According to the UK Guardian “A series of Italian research studies suggest that eating pizza might do good things for a person’s health. These benefits show up, statistically speaking and seasoned with caveats, among people who eat pizza as pizza. The delightful statistico-medico-pizza effects do not happen so much, the … More
FDA issues recall on egg shells
The following statement was released by officials of Wright County Egg regarding the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) on-farm records review and egg testing for Salmonella: “Wright County Egg of Galt, Iowa is voluntarily recalling specific Julian dates of shell eggs produced by their farms because they have the … More
Giulio Adriani Opens OliO Pizza e Piu
PMQ Pizza Magazine drops in on Giulio Adriani a week after he opens OliO Pizza e Piu in the West Village of New York City just six months after he won the PMQ America's Plate competition. … More
Grimaldi's Pizza Restaurant To Close?
According to the Huffington Post, “One of the best pizza joints in the city may have to close its doors.” “The owner of Grimaldi’s in Brooklyn has been served with eviction papers. Dorothy Waxman says her tenant, Frank Ciolli, owes her $44,000. Ciolli disputes how much he owes Waxman and … More
Brazen Black Bear Breaks into Houses, Steals Pizzas
According to the Associated Press,”A brazen black bear with a late-night hankering for supreme pizza surprised a Montana resident last week, and it’s not the first time the animal has eluded capture.” “The bear is believed responsible for about 21 break-ins in the Red Lodge area in south-central Montana over … More
Georgia Woman a Finalist for Pizza for Life'
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “If she wins this contest, Kendra Chapman will never have to pay for pizza again. The 22-year-old is a volunteer firefighter for Cherokee County and is working toward a degree in fire science. One of her favorite foods is pizza, and the spicier, the … More
Ask the Experts with Al Newman
On this edition of Ask The Experts, we’re speaking with Al Newman, director of training for Hungy Howie’s Pizza. Hear details on this chain with more than 500 stores in 24 states, unveiled their new iPhone app. … More
This Week In Pizza – August 11, 2010
Today on This Week in Pizza find out which pizza chain is looking to buy the Detroit Pistons. Also, get the scoop on why Apple CEO and billionaire had a little trouble getting a table at a San Francisco pizzeria. … More
Time Capsule: Marys Pizza Shack
In 1959, Mary Fazio wisely took this casual advice from a friend: “You make such good pizza; you should open a restaurant.” The friend’s husband lent Mary one of his vacation cottages and, with help from her husband and son Toto, she quickly set up Mary’s Pizza Shack (maryspizzashack.com) in … More
Studies Eye Pros and Cons of Pizza
According to The Guardian, “Pizza is dangerous. Pizza is beneficial. If you hold either of these opinions, published research agrees with you, especially research in England and Italy.” “Two British studies highlight, darkly, some dangers that accompany pizza that’s served too speedily or too heartily. One, a monograph in the … More
Delta to Reinvent the Dining Experience at New York's LaGuardia Airport
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today announced it will reinvent the customer dining experience at New York’s LaGuardia Airport with the introduction of 13 new food and beverage concepts throughout its main terminal facility beginning this fall. Developed exclusively for Delta by airport restaurateur, … More
Papa John's Backs Away From $10 Pizza Deals
According to Courier-Journal.com, “Papa John’s is through with its $10 any topping, any pizza deal, at least for now.” “‘We have been off it for a period of six weeks and we like what we see,’ Chief Marketing Officer Andrew Varga said Wednesday. The popular discount peaked on Super Bowl … More