U.S. Pizza Team and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee held the inaugural National Pizza Trials on Dec. 11 with the grand prize going to Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza in Cleveland, Ohio. LaMarca beat out 16 competitors. His Popeye Pizza is made with spinach, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, … More
New infographic shows the 2014 pizza industry
quot;Ahh, the humble pizza. So simple and yet so delicious, it's no wonder how it has managed to conquer the globe. Adored by finicky foodies and students alike, it's is the great equalizer of sustenance. There's no shortage of this doughy treat in the US — The pizza restaurant industry landscape is … More
PMQ Pizza Magazine News Roundup for Oct. 24
Liz Barrett signs her new pizza book in her hometown of Oxford and PMQ releases the new BLT Pretzel crust how-to recipe video. Pizza boxes can be dangerous for your health and the best pizza in each state! Zagat declares Paulie Gees the best in NYC. A fire at Jimmy Pop's on opening day may have been intentional and Chicago has the … More
PMQ Pizza News wrap up for October 17
This chipmunk makes us happy as he works hard to eat his pizza and I bet he would like cheddar even if the scientists don't! The 50 best college town pizzerias listed and a delivery driver gets $1,268 tip! Chef quits after being asked to kill possum at pizzeria and breakfast pizza is so hot right now in NYC. Italy is … More
Chipmunk thinks he can with big slice of pizza
Sometimes, the important pizza news must stop for something truly remarkable. For example, this tiny chipmunk who believed in himself enough to get through an entire piece of pizza. We get it, chipmunk! … More
PMQ launches Live Chats in the Think Tank
Join PMQ as we launch our monthly live chats in the Think Tank. Our online forum which has lively discussions currently will now host video chats with special guests. Our first guest is Peter Reinhart, CCP (Certified Culinary Professional) on Wednesday, Oct. at 2 p.m. central standard time. To sign up … More
PIZZA UNDERGROUND CHEESES UP SOME CLASSICS IN NOLA
You may think you’re a pizza fan, but unless you’ve started your own band just to sing about your love of pies, Pizza Underground—a comedy rock band co-founded by actor Macaulay Culkin—probably has you beat. At a gig at the Hi-Ho Lounge in New Orleans, fans dressed up in pizza boxes … More
How to properly eat Chicago deep-dish pizza
A new video, courtesy of Lou Malnati’s of Chicago, reveals just how to properly eat deep-dish pizza. Designed by the company’s digital marketing team, the video is a quick, fun way to share useful information. If you haven’t yet dug into a deep-dish pizza, watch this before you make the … More
PMQ Pizza Magazine provides webinar to pizza restaurant industry
PMQ Pizza Magazine, the pizza industry’s leading trade publication, will host a free marketing webinar next month for pizza restaurant owners and operators. The webinar, “Marketing from the Trenches,” is set for Wednesday, October 1, at 2 p.m. (CT) and features marketing guru Rudy Waldner, who will discuss affordable and … More
PMQ Exclusive: A day in the life of a pizza tool
Brett Hardie works at Eagle Boys Pizza in Perth, Western Australia, but alongside him is a trusty pizza tool that, he thought, deserved a bit more attention. "I was trying to find interesting things to film using my GoPro, and since I have worked at Eagle Boys for six years, … More
A tweet in 30 minutes or less is the goal for Domino’s social media team
Domino’s Customer Care has been on social media since 2012 and, as of today, has attracted 9.7 million followers on Facebook and more than 600,000 followers on Twitter. The company joined Instagram earlier this year and has already drawn nearly 24,000 followers there. With more than 10,000 social media interactions … More
The best seat in the house
When you’re consumed with sauce recipes, pizza ovens and staff training, furniture can often become a last-priority purchase. However, there are a few key considerations every pizzeria should make when shopping for seating at your restaurant: budget, size of dining room, customer behavior, and style. Finding affordable restaurant chairs Most … More