The Surreal World of Pizza Cakes
Must Have Meat’ has pepperoni, sausage, hamburger and bacon. Ground beef with onions, pickles, mustard and ketchup is found on “Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger.” “Look Mom, I’m Eating my Veggies” sports green peppers, green olives, mushrooms, tomato chunks and onion. “Pizza Brownie Supreme” offers a layer of chocolate frosting topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms and green peppers over a brownie crust. But these aren’t Pizzas, they’re Debbie Meyer’s “Pizza Cakes.”
Great Idea: Spin's Crummy Weather Voucher
After closing early due to bad weather in February, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza decided to reopen its four Greater Kansas City locations with an email featuring a Crummy Weather Voucher good for 20 percent off a meal.
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen Introduces Heart-y Fare for February
This month, Picazzo’s Organic Italian Kitchen is offering three unique menu items celebrating heart-healthy eating and Valentine’s Day for foodies in search of fresh fare and Valentine’s Day fun.
Papa John's Pizza Delivery Guy Helps Save Man Trapped Under Tree Branch
According to MLive.com, “A Papa John’s pizza delivery guy set down the pizza then helped rescue his customer, who was trapped under a fallen tree branch Saturday afternoon.”
Gluten-free At The Fore During The 2011 International Pizza Expo
At the 2011 International Pizza Expo®, the world’s oldest and largest pizza-only trade show, gluten-free industry experts Alice Bast, President and Founder of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and Bryan Scherer, Penford Food Ingredient Co. Director of Research and Development, will hold an educational session entitled, Understanding Gluten-free Foodservice Opportunities.
Fresh Not Less Calories Means Healthy to Restaurant Diners
Americans are looking for more healthful options at restaurants and other foodservice outlets but define healthy eating based on quality features rather than fewer calories, according to a recent foodservice market research report by The NPD Group, a leading market research company.
USDA Expects Food Prices to Rise 2% to 3% in 2011
According to the Los Angeles Times, “Get ready for higher grocery store bills and restaurant checks.”
CPK Opens Location in Fresno Yosemite International Airport
California Pizza Kitchen, home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, has expanded upon their kiosk location in the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI) in Fresno, Calif.
Hunt Brothers Pizza Teams, Kevin Harvick Sponsor 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series
The 2011 NASCAR season is quickly approaching, and Hunt Brothers® Pizza already has reason to celebrate. In a partnership with Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), Hunt Brothers Pizza will be the primary sponsor for two of NASCAR’s most successful and influential drivers, Kevin Harvick and Elliott Sadler.
Papa Murphy’s Introduces S’mores Pizza For Valentine’s Day
As if the delicious, pepperoni Heart-Shaped Pizza wasn’t enough to please Papa Murphy’s customers this Valentine’s Day, the take ‘n’ bake chain announced today the launch of its S’mores Dessert Pizza.
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Grimaldis Pizzerias Launch Facebook Contest for the Best End Zone Dance
Grimaldi’s Pizzerias, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas are now using their Facebook fans to search for the best end zone dance. The Grand Prize for the best end zone dance will receive a catered Big Game event for 50 people, as voted by both the public and Grimaldi’s Pizzeria management. Second and third prize will also be awarded with gift cards to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria.
This Week In Pizza – January 20, 2011
Today on This Week in Pizza hear PMQ Intern Artesha Dunning report on Domino’s new healthy pizza program for school cafeterias. Also, find out who has the cheapest slice in New York.
Galbani Mozzarella Now Available in the United States
Lactalis Foodservice is pleased to announce that Galbani®, “Italy’s Favorite Cheese Brand†is now available in the United States. The widely acclaimed cheese brand epitomizes Italian tradition with its rich delicious flavors and textures.
The Thinnest Pizzas are Sometimes the Unhealthiest
According to DailyMail.co.uk, “Thin crusts are not necessarily a healthier option when it comes to pizzas.”
First Manhattan Grimaldi's Could Open Monday
According to NY.Eater.com, “The Grimaldi’s in the Limelight Marketplace, the first location of the famed pizzeria to successfully hit Manhattan, was originally scheduled to open shortly after the mall/food court did last May.
NYPD Pizzeria Opening in College Park
According to the Orlando Sentinel, “Orlando-based NYPD Pizzeria is building its sixth Central Florida restaurant at the site of the old American Pie in College Park.”
Socks For Sweets at Z Pizzeria
According to SLTRib.com, “Donate a brand new pair of socks and get a free cinnamon bun as part of the “Warm Buns for Warm Toes†promotion at Z Pizzeria and Cafe in Salt Lake City.”
Willimantic Dominos Pizza Tops in New England Fundraising for St. Jude
According to the NorwitchBulliten.com, “The Willimantic branch of Domino’s Pizza recently raised $4,656 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”
U.S. Consumers Brace for Higher Food and Gas Costs in 2011
As food companies and restaurant operators make gallant attempts to keep from raising prices as a result of rising commodity and transportation costs, U.S. consumers are bracing to pay more for their food in 2011.