Kate Lavin

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The Commitment Continues | Commentary

The Commitment Continues | Commentary

Iโ€™ve spent over 22 years in journalism and have been honored to serve 14 of those in the pizza industry. When I walked into Jeremy Whiteโ€™s 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

Best Slope Pizza, Hotchkiss, Colorado | A Conversation

Conversation With Brandt Bishop of Best Slope Pizza Concept: Weโ€™re a mobile Neapolitan pizzeria. We are willing to come virtually anywhere, and Iโ€™ve built out some different setups where we can set up under a tent. Soon, Iโ€™ll have a pizza trailer weโ€™ll be pulling...

Whoโ€™s the Boss? | Mikeโ€™s Monthly Tip

Whoโ€™s the Boss? | Mikeโ€™s Monthly Tip

Define Restaurant Roles to Unlock Real Revenue Iโ€™ve seen it again and again. A restaurant struggling not because the foodโ€™s off, not because labor is a mess, but because nobody knows whoโ€™s in charge. Iโ€™m not talking about the person on the lease. Iโ€™m talking about the...

St. George Pizza, Warren Maine | Destinations

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 โ€œitโ€™s the kind of food that feels comforting and...

Dough of a Different Color | Knead to Know

Dough of a Different Color | Knead to Know

How to Work With Trending Inclusions in Pizza Dough So youโ€™ve 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...

Create LTOs From Existing Products | Building Blocks

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

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 Lindaโ€™s New York Pizza in Rochester. The change of hands started slowly in 2015, but when Linda had a knee surgery scheduled about 2ยฝ years...

Schoolโ€™s In Session | Pizza Expo Spotlight

Schoolโ€™s In Session | Pizza Expo Spotlight

March 24-26, 2026 โ€“ Las Vegas Convention Center To succeed in todayโ€™s 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...

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