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Bacon Pizzas: Just Add Bacon
Bacon gives intense flavor, appeal to pizza I’ve always loved bacon as a pizza topping. It’s super versatile, for starters. Whether you’re loading up on meats, going the “supreme” route or working with lots of veggies, you can throw bacon i...
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Pizza Expo 2021 Wrap Up: Fighting Spirit
Pizza Expo’s return to Las Vegas challenging, yet triumphant After a series of COVID-19 induced cancellations and postponements, International Pizza Expo finally made its triumphant return to Las Vegas in August 2021. Eager attendees and exhibitors...
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Conversation: Anthony Petralia, Tralia, Sarasota, FL
Tralia Sarasota, Florida Concept: We are a Modern Italian virtual restaurant/ghost kitchen in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with a focus on naturally leavened “sourdough” Neopolitan...
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Conversation: Anna Crucitt, Mercurio’s Pittsburgh, PA
Mercurio’s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Concept: Mercurio’s is a full-service Italian eatery that specializes in artisan gelato and Neapolitan pizza. We strive to offer our guests an authentic Italian experience at our restaurant. Pizza...
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The 2021 International Pizza Challenge Winners are…
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s International Pizza Challenge winners. TRADITIONAL DIVISION Finals 1st Andy Brown, Andy’s Pizza, Washington, DC, 24.57 2nd David Solum, Dempsey’s Brewery, Watertown, SD, 23.53 3rd Joe H...
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Save the Date for International Pizza Expo 2022!
Pizza continues to thrive and expand, which drives home the fact that it’s hands down America’s favorite food! With that in mind, we’re expecting a huge International Pizza Expo 2022. Designed specifically for pizzeria owners and operators, the...
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The State of Tipping
A look at tipping issues pizzeria owners are recently facing In an already challenging labor market, pizzeria operators have another thing to monitor when it comes to their current employees: tipping. From tip sharing to accelerating calls to elimina...
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Catching Fire: On the Road – Catch-a-Fire Pizza, Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati-based Catch-a-Fire Pizza grows out of its food truck roots and into two locations Catch-a-Fire Pizza has a success story that many food truck operators dream of when they start their mobile pizza business. Jeff and Melissa Ledford started ...
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Descaling and sanitizing ice machines can prevent equipment failure
How Clean is Your Ice? The ice machine is a crucial piece of equipment in foodservice, but it can easily become the dirtiest place in the restaurant. The culprits are biofilm, or slime, and scale, which is calcium and magnesium buildup. Ice is food, ...
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Desserts that Sell
The Best Desserts Rarely Sell Themselves My position on desserts is simple: what we serve our guests has to be outstanding, it has to be in line with our brand, and it has to be high quality. If we don’t make it in-house, then we partner with those...
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Non-alcoholic Beverages on the Menu: Zero Proof
Craft pizza and a non-alcoholic beverage, a perfect pairing Non-alcoholic beverages have come a long way from the Shirley Temple days. Today’s alcohol-free refreshment menus are as diverse, creative and artisan as pizza menus. Whether you have a ta...
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Cheese Pairing Pizzas: Cheese, Pleeeeze
Get creative with a quintessential element of the holy trinity of pizza Whenever I go to a new pizzeria, the first thing I order is a classic cheese slice or pie. Not only is it my daily go-to slice, but it is also how I determine just how a place me...