The popular pizza style is making Detroit a pizza destination After I hung up the phone, it took a few seconds of delightful distraction before sheer terror set in. The folks from Pizza Expo had asked me to moderate a panel discussion about Detroit-s...

  Explore the various bbq types that work for pizza Everywhere in the world you go, you’ll probably find barbecue staring you in the face. In Tokyo, the smoke of a yakitori-ya, or stand, is unmistakable as the skewered sticks of fatty chicken ...

Linguine is a must-have on any pasta menu inguine is a staple not just in Italy, but also in most restaurants around the world. It’s a perfect pasta to use across many cuisines. I want to share with you different ways to purchase it and different w...

Lobster a classic Northeastern topping Lobsters are considered crustaceans that live on the ocean floor. Lobsters harvested off the coast of Maine are considered cold water lobsters and have two large claws. One is a cutter claw and the other is a cr...

It’s a beautiful thing when beer and pizza come together When it comes to properly marrying pizza with craft beer, Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford, Connecticut, may be one of the best examples we’ve seen. A quick glance at the musically themed dining...

Calzones serve, deliver easily While calzones have been around for decades, they continue to grow in popularity year after year. I want to share the best practices for creating some creative calzones for you to incorporate into your well-balanced men...

Baked ziti an easy seller with plenty of variety ollowing the history of ziti pasta is like walking through a carnival house of mirrors. Like a lot of Italian foods, ziti is used many different ways in all areas of Italy. Baked pastas are referred to...

Classic dish beautiful to serve, taste What does one of the most popular spinach and chicken dishes have in common with an Italian noblewoman soon to become a French queen? Chicken Florentine of course! The year of 1599 brought the marriage of Cather...

Shrimp scampi a perennial Italian favorite hrimp scampi is one of those staple entrées that have adorned menus around the world for decades. Its origin starts with a langoustine, which is a tiny lobster-like crustacean generally sautéed in olive oi...

Summer is the perfect time for the entrée salad While we’re smack dab in the middle of summer, folks are busier than ever with that on-the-go lifestyle that summer somehow always brings. A lot of diners still want to eat a nice, delicious dinner b...

A reduction can surprise guests by amplifying your pizza’s flavor profile Last month I talked about liquors, aperitifs and Amaros. I mentioned that this month I’d add digestives to the mix and then tell you how you can use all of these in a surpr...

Craft beer can be matched with your dough and cheeses for a real love story We all know beer and pizza are a match made in Heaven. Pairing the right craft brew with the right pie results in a sublime experience for the diner. Ever thought about takin...