Sweden’s next representative at the 2020 World Pizza Championship in Italy has been officially selected at the Pizza Champion Cup. Simone Pizzuto who placed first in Gourmet at the Pizza Champion Cup has won the grand prize of an all-expense-paid trip to Parma to compete at the world level. In addition to his … More
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Neapolitan Pizza Master Publicly Condemns Winner of the World Pizza Championship in Parma
Attilio Albachiara has a bone to pick and he’s doing it in the name of true Neapolitan pizza. As a two-time S.T.G. champion in Parma and president of the Mani d’Oro Association, Albachiara is publicly disputing the 2019 S.T.G. winner at the World Pizza Championship (WPC) in Parma. “The clamorous violations … More
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No Werewolves Guaranteed: Pizzeria Runs a Special Every Full Moon
Part of the fun in owning a pizzeria is brainstorming creative ways to bring in the crowds. Britt’s Pizzeria & Pub, located in Hampton, N.H., has dreamed up a successful discount that’s sure to attract customers – and perhaps the supernatural, too. The year-old pizzeria offers a large cheese pizza … More
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Remembering the Notre Dame
Let's not rush to say 'adieu' to the Notre Dame. Paris' iconic cathedral is still standing after 856 years, despite the damage by fire which struck earlier this week. Donations have been pouring in from around the world to help one of Paris' most beloved churches back into shape. One pizzeria in the South of … More
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Cats on a Hot Shop Roof
It’s easy to get lost looking for pizzeria I Dodici Gatti (The Twelve Cats) in Milan, Italy. It is located just at the end of the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, built in the late 1800s. But unless you know where you’re going, you wouldn’t think to tread down an … More
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Does Beer Taste Better in a Wine Glass?
With around 8,500 types of craft beer in Italy alone, the possibilities for pairing are endless. Beer expert and columnist for Pizza e Pasta Italiana magazine Alfonso del Forno gives five great tips for serving beer and pairing it with your pizza. 1. Don’t tilt your glass as you pour Tilting … More
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France’s Best Pizza Is Made With Emulsified Fish
The grand finale of the Pizza Tour de France took place April 1-2 at the Parizza food show in Paris. The competition marked an end to rounds of smaller competitions throughout provinces of France that pitted more than 400 competitors against each other. Classica At 29 years old, Bruno Saimpaul became the 2019 … More
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Engaging Millennials to Grow Your Pizzeria Business
There has been a lot of interest in understanding and relating to millennials across societal, economic, and relational dimensions. This is because of the significant impact that technology has had in their lives as they were growing up, which fundamentally changed the way they understand and think about their world. Millennials are … More
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Friend or Foe: Third-Party Delivery Systems
A host of new ordering platforms and food options are now available to consumers at the tap of a button. As UberEats, GrubHub, Caviar, DoorDash, PostMates, Amazon and others look at getting their piece of the market, pizzeria operators are battling with a dilemma. Are these delivery services friend, foe or … More
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The Struggle Is Real: When Customers Complain About Your Pizza Prices
Are pizza prices on the rise? Think Tank user npizza recently asked for advice when it comes to raising his pizza prices: I've owned my takeout delivery shop for 22 years. I'm located in MA, and the current minimum wage is $12 and is scheduled to increase to $15. When I opened, the minimum was $5.25, … More
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Spoiled Leadership: How to Deal With Bad Apples in Your Pizza Restaurant Operation
One bad apple can spoil a pizzeria's entire culture, yet many owners or managers are reluctant to toss it out. Studies have shown that disruptive employees can harm staff morale and lead to an overall breakdown of your operations team. When forced to deal with a bad-apple type, other employees are … More
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Pizza Means Family: Remembering Dad and the Pelicano Pizza Empire
This story is a simple one that, although it took shape 60 years ago, truly began with the birth of my father, Ted Pelicano. His birth and early childhood are shrouded in mystery as he was an orphan and a foster child who began life with no real family of his own. As a … More