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The 2014 Independent Pizzeria of the Year: Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, MN
[SlideDeck2 id=34302] How Minnesota’s Ann Kim conquered the world of pizza The oven perches on its supports smack in the middle of the building. Central to the business as the sun is to the solar system, its magnificence is the clear and...
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Places that Rock: Katie’s / East Side Pies / 4th St. / Rocco’s
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta 9568 Manchester Rd. Rock Hill, Missouri 63119 (314) 942-6555 katiespizzaandpasta.com Katie’s showcases its uniqueness in expertly crafted videos, including how-to guides with owner Katie Lee. The wood-fired pizzeria make...
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Interact — August 2014
Indy of the year Instagram takeover Stop by @pizzatoday on Instagram to see some exclusive pics of Jeremy and Josh’s visit to the 2014 Indy of the Year, Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis, Minnesota. June Cover Featured on popular design site The ...
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Dish it out!
Gelato sales heat up summer profits If you’ve been to a recent International Pizza Expo, your eye has probably been drawn to one of the many gelato companies who offer flavors ranging from pistachio and hazelnut to panna cotta and olive oil....
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The 2014 Independent Pizzeria of the Year: Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, MN — Page 2
Many Americans wax poetically about one day owning a restaurant. Kim was no different. But, what made her think it would work? “Basically, I love to cook,” she explains. “Growing up it was sort of a natural thing. I watched my mother and gran...
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The 2014 Independent Pizzeria of the Year: Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, MN — Page 3
It all comes out of the oven that serves as the pizzeria’s burning beacon. Kim admits that, initially, she was hesitant to let the piece of equipment steal the spotlight. “It was really our architect’s idea,” she says. “He really thinks o...
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The 2014 Independent Pizzeria of the Year: Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, MN — Page 4
Hello Pizza Hello Pizza is the sister restaurant to Pizzeria Lola. Owner Ann Kim recognized that the unique vibe at Lola would make it difficult to grow, but she also knew it would not be easy to keep many of her key employees around without a...
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One-Minute Operator EP2 — Mike Spurlock, Loui Loui’s Authentic Detroit Style Pizza
How did you introduce a new pizza style to your area? Mike Spurlock, who owns Loui Loui’s Authentic Detroit Style Pizza in Louisville, Kentucky, answers this One-Minute Operator question. [jwplayer player=”3″ mediaid=”34009...
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Spinato’s Pizzeria, Phoenix, Arizona — Family Focus
[SlideDeck2 id=33655] Spinato’s Pizzeria — family owned and operated for 40 years Meet Ken Spinato, patriarch of his family and president of Phoenix, Arizona-based Spinato’s Pizzeria, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in November. On op...
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Federal Pizza, Phoenix, Arizona — Federal Building
[SlideDeck2 id=33697] Craft pizza and beer meet mid-century at north central Phoenix’s Federal Pizza Place — its physical environment, setting and surroundings — has inspired this young, flourishing pizzeria in the heart of North Central...
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Places that Rock: Palo Mesa / Pizza Corner / Rocco’s Uptown / BOP
Palo Mesa Pizza 2790 S. Halcyon Rd. Arroyo Grande, California 93420 (805) 474-9924 www.palomesapizza.com Palo Mesa prides itself on its house-made ingredients — sausage, meatballs, dough, sauces and dressings are all made on premise. The piz...
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Bicycle Delivery — On a Roll
Get in gear with bike delivery With warmer weather in full swing, bicycles could make a smart addition to your pizza delivery fleet. In dense urban areas, delivering pizza on two wheels instead of four can be faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly. St...