In Argentina’s wine country Mendoza, the best Malbec takes years to make. But some of the best pizza is served up in seconds. Speedy service is just what Pizzeria Capri is known for. As one local pizza lover put it, Pizzeria Capri serves “fast, fast food.” Family winery del Cerno in … More
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AB Mauri Expands Its St. Louis Headquarters to 33,000 Square Feet
AB Mauri North America (ABMNA), a leader in yeast and bakery ingredient products and solutions, recently expanded its headquarters in the Cortex Innovation Community’s @4240 building in the City of St. Louis. Now occupying more than 33,000-square feet, the expanded headquarters includes: The Fleischmann’s Technology Center offering a unique, high-tech … More
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Indiana’s First Restaurant Accelerator Taking Applications for Chef/Operators
The city of Fishers, Indiana, has launched a search for chefs who will become the first occupants of its restaurant accelerator, the Fishers Test Kitchen. The accelerator, the first in the state, will open this fall within the new Sun King Brewing in The Yard at Fishers District. The Fishers … More
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Philadelphia Fourth-Graders Convince UNO Pizzeria & Grill to Go Strawless
A class of fourth-graders at Wallingford Elementary School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania sent letters to the CEO and owner of UNO Pizzeria & Grill, asking him to change the franchise’s straw policy. The CEO, Jim Ilaria, was so moved by their letters that he responded by changing UNO’s straw policy … More
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Strawless in Seattle: Tutta Bella Champions Eco-friendly Efforts
In July 2018, Seattle became the first city in the United States to ban plastic straws by requesting all food service businesses to source recyclable or compostable packaging and alternatives to all disposable items like take-out containers, cups, straws, and utensils. But Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria, a regional pizzeria chain, … More
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Chew On This: 3 Ways Italians Make Their Dough More Digestible
Pizza in Italy is not what it used to be—that is, an inexpensive street food designed to feed the masses. These days, eating out is more about pleasure than necessity. It’s only natural that customers look for a product that makes them feel good rather than one that keeps them … More
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Moose Breaks into Maine Pizzeria
We all remember the beloved childhood book “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” or the cartoon show “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.” Well, now we have a real-life story of a moose and pizza. Officer Matt Poole of Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling after midnight when he … More
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From Kimchi to Pig Cheeks, Chefs Name Their Favorite Pizza Toppings
You say pizza isn’t pizza without pepperoni? We’ve all got our favorite toppings, and we all know we’re right when we say they’re the best. That goes for professional chefs, too, as Business Insider recently reported. The news site rounded up a passel of chefs and culinary experts to comment … More
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This Chinese Pizzeria Just Says No to Durian
Durian: a fruit that looks like a watermelon mated with a porcupine. Just walking by the fruit, you can smell a pungent odor from a good 20 feet away. People who like it love it, and those who hate it, well … they hate it with a passion. The fruit … More
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California Pizzeria Offers Large Free Pizzas in Exchange for Phone-Free Dining
A California pizzeria is offering free large pizzas of any kind, even specialty pies, at a discount: “Talk to Each Other.” The Curry Pizza Company will grant free pies to groups of at least four customers who are willing to lock away their smartphones in a locker. By the time … More
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Southwestern Pizzeria Offers Free Menu Items for a Year for Unique Recipes
Artichoke and roasted bell pepper calzone was the 2018 winner of the recipe contest. Dion’s, a Southwestern pizza chain, is hosting its second annual recipe contest where a lucky customer or two will win free pizza among several menu items in exchange for a unique recipe idea. The contestants can … More
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Domino’s Strikes Again with One Kilo of Mozzarella Cheese as Its Topping
Domino’s has made global headlines for regional pizzas such as the Hawaiian Spaghetti pizza in New Zealand. Recently, it strikes again in Japan with yet another standout pizza: “New Yorker 1 Kilo Ultimate Cheese.” This pizza has one kilogram of mozzarella cheese, a sure challenge to even the most dedicated … More