"Respect The Craft" w/ Tony Gemignani

PIE 2 PIE - A Pizza Maker’s Podcast

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On this episode I talk to the GOAT Tony Gemignani of Pizza Rock, Slice House, Tony's Napoletana, Capo's to name a few.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Learning from Failure: Tony's Philosophy on Becoming Better Through Challenges

00:14:51 - The Pizza Acrobatics Origin Story: How a Breakup Led to World Championships

00:19:59 - Building a Pizza Brand: From The Tonight Show to International Recognition

00:27:10 - The Independent Pizza Operator's Struggle Against Major Chains

00:35:02 - Pizza Competition Insights: Learning From Wins and Losses

00:47:50 - Creating The Pizza Bible: Revolutionizing Pizza Education

00:59:02 - Building the World Pizza Champions Team: Community in the Pizza Industry

01:08:39 - Tony's Pizza School: Teaching the Real Restaurant Experience

01:18:21 - Multiple Pizza Concepts: From Tony's Pizza to Slice House

01:28:57 - Evolution of Pizza Styles: From Regional Rivalry to Style Renaissance

01:34:15 - Pizza Expo: Why It's the Ultimate Pizza Industry Experience

01:35:36 - Tony's Hot Takes on Pizza Trends

01:54:44 - The Importance of Industry Recognition: Getting on "Best Pizza" Lists

01:56:29 - The Art of Pizza Finishing: Post-Bake Techniques That Make Great Pizza