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Trending Recipe: Choripollo Pizza
Mexican restaurants rival pizzerias in popularity, so we’ve taken a classic Mexican dish –– chorizo and chicken –– and turned it into a pizza. We think this one will sell well, but remember the chorizo is spicy and packs a punch, so don’t...
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Places that Rock: Denver Deep Dish / Pizzeria Ortica / Augie’s Pizza & Ribs
Denver Deep Dish 819 Colorado Blvd. Denver, Colorado (720) 515-9090 denverdeepdish.com In December, the three-year-old Chicago-style pizza company opened its second location in the Mile High City. The famous Chicago-style hot dog appears on its expan...
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Dough Doctor: Great Grains
The Dough Doctor takes a look at whole-grain crusts America’s obsession with health hasn’t slowed down. Our industry has survived low-carb and low-fat diets, but we can still remain a viable option for those seeking healthier eats. I’d like to ...
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Four battle strategies to win the war against pests
Apply offensive and defensive tactics to pest control That four-letter word –– PEST –– can strike fear in the heart of any restaurant owner. Fighting vermin can seem like a never-ending war. And face it. If you’re worried about pests invadi...
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You’re cured!
Bacon is great, but do you know your cured meats? From Papa Murphy’s Bacon, Bacon, Bacon Pizza to Little Caesar’s bacon-wrapped crusts, the delicious pork product has become America’s sweetheart. Riding on the bacon-mania wave, bacon’s more m...
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Holy Ravioli!
Pillowy stuffed pockets are big movers in pizzerias Stuffed pasta pillows, known as ravioli, have been filled with either beef or cheese for decades. It was that simple. Now with the Food Network’s popularity, the culinary arts have become s...
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It’s a Stretch — Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh mozzarella sets your pizzeria apart Scott Gittrich, president of Toppers Pizza, doesn’t mind his work commute. That’s because since 1998, Whitewater, Wisconsin-based Toppers Pizza, which has 70 locations across 11 states, has used a local c...
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Five clever ways to make your Web site sizzle
Visitors visually take in, and then judge, a Web site in just 50 milliseconds, according to a Google study on first impressions. That’s not much time to grab the attention of browsing customers –– and better yet, invite them to stay. In today�...
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J.B. Alberto’s, Chicago — Delivering the Goods
J.B. Alberto’s is a Delivery Powerhouse When Tony Troiano was in high school, he did not necessarily get to participate in all the extracurricular activies so many kids often enjoy. That’s because he had a business to run. “When I was fi...
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Stuff It: Bell Peppers
Stuffed peppers make a great addition to the appetizer or entree menu Bell peppers have made quite a resurgence on the culinary scene. Thanks to their vibrant colors, sweet flavor, crisp texture and extreme versatility, these healthy veggies a...
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House of Pizza & Calzone — A Brooklyn Institution
House of Pizza & Calzone continues tradition, expands organically Expectations run high with a sign that reads “The famous House of Pizza & Calzone” above the pizzeria’s entrance in South Brooklyn, New York. Paul DiAgostino and G...
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Heart Healthy
Appeal to new and current customers with health-conscious options Health food is not a phrase that typically comes to mind when describing pizza. With gooey cheese, heavy toppings and thick crust, pizza is most often synonymous with indulgence...