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People & Pizzerias
All Roads Lead to Rome
Roman-style pizza is a winner Italy and the United States really aren’t that different. Citizens of both love to bicker about whose city has the best pizza. In the U.S., it’s New York, which has had a continuous pizza style since the early 1900s,...
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People & Pizzerias
2017 Menu Guide: Appetizers
Appetizers Sicilian Stuffed Tomatoes Panzanella Salad Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks Stuffed Artichokes Pizza Wrap Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Dipping Sauce Basic Baked Clams Oreganatta Bruschetta di Pomodoro Appetizers / Pastas &...
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People & Pizzerias
2017 Menu Guide: Pastas and Entrees
Pastas and Entrees Tortellini Pesto with Sun-dried Tomatoes Fettuccine Gorgonzola with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Penne Rigate with Smoked Mozzarella and Asparagus Tips Penne with Escarole, Beans, and Sausage Veal Saltimbocca Penne with Artichoke Hearts Chic...
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2017 Menu Guide: Pizzas
Pizzas Lahmajoon-Style Pizza Cheeseburger Pizza Chicken Alfredo Pizza Clam Pie Three-Cheese Mexican Brunch Pizza Pizza Quattro Stagione Buffalo Combo Pizza Pizza alla Pesto Pizza Insalata Shrimp and Avocado Pizza Shrimp Pizza Arrabbiata Fowl Play Piz...
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2017 Menu Guide: Desserts
Desserts Lemon Bars Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Cinnamon and Raisin Biscotti Lemon Biscotti Panna Cotta with Fresh Summer Berries Appetizers / Pastas & Entrées / Pizzas / Desserts ...
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Employee Management
Labor Matters
Labor issues that can trip up restaurant operators — and how to avoid them Push labor laws as a restaurant operator and the pushback can be ferocious. In August, news broke that nearly 10,000 Chipotle workers were suing the company for unpaid wag...
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Menu Development
Totes Ma ‘Goats’
Goat Cheese — a favorite among specialty cheeses Goat cheese has made the transition from upscale to mainstream. In 2014, the UK even experienced a goat cheese shortage. And demand in the U.S. has continued to soar. Today, you’ll find goat cheese...
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People & Pizzerias
Destinations: Richmond, VA
A Look at Pizzerias in Richmond, Virginia Bottoms Up Pizza Situated in the historic Shockoe Bottom district for more than 25 years, Bottoms Up makes use of its building with two stories of dining, three bars and patios along with seating for more tha...
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Menu Development
Dough Doctor: Loaded Questions
The dough doctor dishes on dough loading and oil absorption Q: What is dough loading? A: Dough loading is really just another way of saying “X” amount of dough per square inch of surface area. We calculate the dough loading by dividing the...
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People & Pizzerias
Pizza Today’s 2016 Top 100 Pizza Companies
SPONSORED BY What’s happening with America’s largest pizza companies? Who added stores in 2016? Who pushed their sales to record highs? Who dropped off a bit? Last month, we published our list of the nation’s 100 most successful independent ope...
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Operations
The Final Word
Understanding server etiquette and how you can avoid the top faux pas The couple seated at table 23 is enjoying their meal: Not only did they ooh and aah over the appetizers, they also quaffed a couple of glasses of pinot noir and munched their way t...
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Brand & Marketing
Respecting the Craft: Are You Ready for Some Football?
I can’t tell you how exciting it is for football season to be underway. It’s not just because I love the sport, but also because the sport and its fans love pizza! What’s better than watching your favorite football team and eating a delicious...