Chris Decker, founding pizzaiolo and partner at Truly Pizza, in Dana Point, California, makes some of the most show-stopping pies in the business. In addition to drooling over his creations on Instagram at @everythingbutanchovies, Pizza Today readers are lucky enough...
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Hobart to Give Away Custom-Designed Mixer at Pizza Expo 2026
Hobart to Give Away Custom-Designed Mixer and Food Processor at the International Pizza Expo 2026 TROY, Ohio (Dec. 15, 2025) โ Hobart, the premium commercial food equipment manufacturer known for designing and building some of the most reliable, must-have equipment,...
The Commitment Continues | Commentary
Iโve spent over 22 years in journalism and have been honored to serve 14 of those in the pizza industry. When I walked into Jeremy Whiteโs office to interview for an associate editor position at Pizza Today in February 2011, I knew I had encountered something special....
Best Slope Pizza, Hotchkiss, Colorado | A Conversation
Conversation With Brandt Bishop of Best Slope Pizza Concept: Weโre a mobile Neapolitan pizzeria. We are willing to come virtually anywhere, and Iโve built out some different setups where we can set up under a tent. Soon, Iโll have a pizza trailer weโll be pulling...
Whoโs the Boss? | Mikeโs Monthly Tip
Define Restaurant Roles to Unlock Real Revenue Iโve seen it again and again. A restaurant struggling not because the foodโs off, not because labor is a mess, but because nobody knows whoโs in charge. Iโm not talking about the person on the lease. Iโm talking about the...
St. George Pizza, Warren Maine | Destinations
St. George Pizza is a neighborhood pizza parlor in Warren, Maine, serving New York-style Sicilian square pies alongside craft beverages and soft serve. Operator Megs Senk says she was drawn to the style because โitโs the kind of food that feels comforting and...
Dough of a Different Color | Knead to Know
How to Work With Trending Inclusions in Pizza Dough So youโve finally mastered your dough recipe and now you want to jump outside of the box and kick it up a notch. There are a lot of creative ways to have fun with your dough, just like the bread world does. Think...
Motion Technology Inc. Introduces the AutoFry PrepShelf
The AutoFry PrepShelf: โLet Us Hold That for You!โย Hudson, Massachusetts (Nov. 25, 2025) โ Motion Technology Inc., the leader in ventless, automated frying solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest accessory for the AutoFry: the AutoFry PrepShelf....
Home Run Inn Serves Up Pizza-Inspired Gift Ideas for Every Fan
From stocking stuffers to playful apparel and pet gifts, the iconic Chicago pizzeria unveils a festive lineup for the 2025 holiday season CHICAGOย (Nov. 25, 2025) โ Home Run Inn, Chicagoโs iconic family-owned pizzeria since 1947, is bringing holiday joy to pizza lovers...
Create LTOs From Existing Products | Building Blocks
Create Limited Time Offers From Existing Products Creating meaningful Limited Time Offers (LTOs) can help you stand out in a very competitive market. The big corporations always are looking for the next big special, such as the McRib or the Double Decker Taco. Your...
Creating a Restaurant Succession Plan That Works
Start preparing for the next chapter of your pizzeria Linda Connolly always knew that her son, Will, would one day take over Lindaโs New York Pizza in Rochester. The change of hands started slowly in 2015, but when Linda had a knee surgery scheduled about 2ยฝ years...
Schoolโs In Session | Pizza Expo Spotlight
March 24-26, 2026 โ Las Vegas Convention Center To succeed in todayโs fiercely competitive marketplace, you need access to all the latest trends, strategies and product innovations. Designed for pizzeria owners and operators, the International Pizza Expo has something...











