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Menu Development
Use these artisan ingredients over more traditional pizza toppings
Looking to upgrade your menu in a meaningful way? Look no further. I think that every independent restaurateur is an artisan. Some of us stick to artistic traditionalism, while others veer off into new combinations, tastes and methods. While true foo...
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Menu Development
Drawing families with innovative children’s menus
Where Kids Count Microwaved pizza, mac and cheese and chicken fingers are often standard pizzeria children’s menu fare. But to keep kids –– and their families –– coming back, many pizzerias are also offering creative, healthy and allergy-co...
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People & Pizzerias
Smartphones apps aren’t just for the big guys
Technology: On a Roll It seems just about everyone has a smartphone or tablet app these days –– from large chain restaurants to your local hardware store. In fact, a Florida woman being held hostage made headlines last year after she used the Piz...
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People & Pizzerias
Pizza Today on the Road: Pizza Bar, Miami, FL
Slice house heats up Miami Beach, Florida, with menu upgrades Collins Ave. is at the heart of the dining concentration in Miami Beach, Florida. A little slice joint, Pizza Bar, has carved its piece of the beach community business with giant slices, m...
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Pizza Today on the Road: Harry’s Pizzeria, Miami, FL
An American Pizzeria Harry’s Pizzeria sets sights on the growth in South Florida Four-year-old Harry’s Pizzeria has become synonymous with the vibrant food scene in Miami, Florida. Pizza Today’s visit last fall coincided with an exciting moment...
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Menu Development
2016 Menu Trends — So Hot!
These modern ingredients bring versatility, sophistication to menus I work with a lot of unusual ingredients in the Pizza Today test kitchen –– from quail eggs we had to source off season from a tiny Asian market to ground lamb for meatballs. Tod...
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Research and Development Done Right
For independent pizzerias, adding a new menu item should be a thoughtful decision For Jason McGovern, owner of Denver Deep Dish, a three-year-old pizzeria based in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, putting the effort and investment into launching a ...
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Employee Management
Minor Employees: Fountain of Youth
Are you up to speed on child labor laws? Minor employees often bring plenty of positives to the job. Although they’ll likely require a fair amount of rope-showing and schooling in workplace etiquette, young people are generally enthusiastic and eag...
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People & Pizzerias
2016 Menu Guide
Take your menu to the next level. Browse through more than 60 appetizer, entree, pizza and dessert recipes below....
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People & Pizzerias
2016 Menu Guide: Appetizers
Appetizers Stuffed Poblano Pepper Twinkies More appetizer recipes… Creamy Italian Pasta Salad Fried Stuffed Olives Grilled Chicken and Ziti Salad Pasta e Fagioli Pizza Pasta Salad Roasted Portobello Sal...
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2016 Menu Guide: Entrées
Entrées Vegetarian Lasagna More entrée recipes… Penne Portobello Born on the Bayou Lasagna Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cheese and Prosciutto Manicotti Filling Chicken Marsala Fettuccine with Brie Homema...
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2016 Menu Guide: Pizzas
Pizzas Boneless Buffalo Wing Pizza More pizza recipes… BLT Pizza Classic Sausage Pizza Grilled Veggie Pizza Gorgonzola Chicken Pizza Thai Pizza Shrimp Marinara Pizza Chicken Fajita Pizza Pizza with Roas...