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Dough Production/Development
Knead to Know: Take and Bake Pizza Dough
The Dough Doctor answers your questions Q: I’m thinking of adding take-and bake pizza to my menu. Can I use my regular dough, or do I need a special dough? A: Making take-and-bake pizza can be a pretty simple proposition, or it can be a bit more in...
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People & Pizzerias
Destinations: 550, Laredo, TX, POP, Portland, OR, Nick & Vito’s, Chicago
A Look at Pizzerias Around the Country 550 Pizzeria | Laredo, Texas Janet Duran envisioned opening her own pizzeria the first time she made pizza. Even a pandemic didn’t get in her way of fulfilling that dream. Launched with carryout only in...
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Employee Management
Payroll 101: Tips to Save and Stay Organized
Getting off track when it comes to paying employees can lead to a downshift in profits, which no one wants, especially during shifting times. “Every dollar counts right now,” says Michele DiMeo, founder and CEO of Squisito Pizza & Pasta, a fa...
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Operations
How to successfully navigate supply chain disruptions
Supply Chain Solutions Even in the challenging age of the novel coronavirus, John Patrone and his crew at Patronies Pizza in Supply, North Carolina, were dishing up more than 500 pizzas on a summer Friday night. That’s high demand the 11-year-old p...
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Employee Management
When Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Regulations vary, so pizzeria owners look to local authorities, friendly competitors and the Internet for best practices Act quickly, but don’t panic. That’s the advice from pizzeria owners who have had employees test positive for COVID-19. As th...
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Menu Development
Meatballs: Classic Favorite
Meatballs can star on your menu in many categories Meatballs have seemingly been around forever. Everyone’s grandmother has a special recipe. They’re on menus in all parts of the country; sometimes as a starter, other times atop pizza. They’re ...
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Menu Development
Anchovies: Little Fish, Bold Flavor
It’s time to give anchovies another try Fried, fresh, marinated, grilled or seared. These little fish pack a huge flavor punch and most people either love them or hate them. I dipped my toes in slowly with anchovies. While I am now fully in the for...
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Menu Development
Pork: Making the Cut
Find ways to use versatile pork The pandemic has forced so many of us to alter our habits. It has caused people to become wary of others. It has sparked some into action to help those in need and others to withdraw into themselves. But mostly, it has...
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Industry News
Conversation: Bruno Zacchini, III, Pizza Bruno, Orlando, FL
Pizza Bruno Orlando, Florida Concept: Pizza Bruno’s business plan has always been to have excellent music, awesome pizza and killer vibes. It’s the only plan you have when you open on an empty wallet. Pizza Style & Dough: Our pi...
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Industry News
October is National Pizza Month — 22 Ways to Celebrate during the COVID19 Pandemic
Go big for National Pizza Month within COVID19 restrictions The world may have changed, but there is one constant. October will always be National Pizza Month. For the past month, we’ve shared how you can make the most of the designation at PizzaTo...
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People & Pizzerias
Pizza Today on the Road: Mac’s Dough House, Louisville, KY
Moving with the times Louisville pizzeria embracing change amidst the pandemic Running a restaurant during a pandemic certainly tests one’s ability to adapt on the fly. As information, safety protocols and local guidelines change frequently during ...
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Menu Development
The Great Calzone: Make the dish your own
In Atlantic City this year, the calzone will officially enter the competition realm. At Pizza & Pasta Northeast 2020, the calzone competition is set to make its debut. It’s interesting the reverberating effects that these competitions have. Piz...