Lou Cobello is a former builder who came out of retirement in 2007 to open a pizzeria with his wife (Scarlet, a.k.a. Mimi), son (Lou, Jr.) and...
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2010 August: In Your Face
It’s a given that restaurant staff should present a well-scrubbed appearance; after all, who would want to patronize an eatery where employee...
2010 August: Pizza & Delivery
Visit any pizza restaurant and you’re likely to find workers of many races, colors and religions, and as we progress into the 21st century, this...
2010 August: Simple Ideas
Z-licious Appetizers are hot. Go beyond the typical fried mozzarella or bruschetta and offer your customers a zucchini Parmigiana that will have...
2010 August: Slicing into the Green Market
Going green means taking ecofriendly steps to decrease an operation’s carbon footprint, or the amount of energy produced to do just about...
2010 August: The Time is NOW
Back during the good ole days of 2006, one of the top complaints among owners of expanding restaurant chains was finding top-tier locations at...
2010 July: Five Questions
Willy Olund took second place in the International Pizza Challenge’s non-traditional category at the 2010 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Q....
2010 July: Il Pizzaiolo: Hopjacks
The sandy shores of Pensacola Beach, Florida, yield a plethora of dining options ranging from shaved ice shacks to Zagat-rated dining rooms. Seated...
2010 July: Hold On
For many pizzerias, call-in orders are a substantial part of their business. Whether it’s families or college co-eds, customers are used to picking...