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Antony Mangieri: Pizza Perfection

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Simply an amazing video about one of the most dedicatied pizzaiolo on the planet, Antony Mangieri. He drips pizza passion.

According to Chow, here is a description

An oven built by hand, tile by tile. Four pizzas on the menu, with no fancy-pants toppings. Anthony Mangieri does one thing at Una Pizza Napoletana, and he does it the very best way he can.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony has now closed Una Pizz Napoletana. He will taking a break, but he will be making pizza soon.

Not soon enough as fas as Im concerned. Everyone who is interested in making pizza would do well to emulate Anthony.

pizza on earth,

albert grande
The Pizza Promoter

Legends of Pizza: Volume 1 and 2

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What can you learn from the Masters of Pizza?…

The Legends of Pizza Project is a series of interviews with the most influential pizzaioli (pizza masters) on the planet.

  • You will learn as Peter Reinhart explodes the myth of high gluten flour.

  • You will be astounded as Peter Reinhart reveals who really created
    Wolfgang Puck's Pizzas and the California Pizza Kitchen Menu

  • You will listen as Gary Bimonte (Pepe's) discusses for the first time:
    "The Birth of the Clam Pie!"

  • You will discover the true story of Frank Pepe

  • You can find out the biggest change at Pepe's in over 80 years!

  • You will be engaged as Chris Bianco explains his pizza philosophy

  • Chris Bianco will infect you with his pizza passion

  • You will find out Chris Bianco's future plans

and so much more…

 Here's what Ed LaDou said of Legends of Pizza:

"I received the Legends of Pizza CD, and listened to it in my car as I drove to work and back this afternoon. … Brian and Tony's interviews were great …They both…had a lot of helpful and insightful things to say about the pizza craft…. my interview came out well. … I am very grateful I came out sounding like I knew a few things about pizza. You did a fantastic job on the CD and I couldn't be more pleased."
Ed LaDou on the
Legends of Pizza, Volume 2 ®

 

  Claim Legends of Pizza Volume 1 at this link: 

http://www.pizzatherapy.com/legends.htm 

Claim Legends of Pizza Volume 2, at this link:

http://www.pizzatherapy.com/volume2.htm

Get the transcripts of the recordings, here: 

http://pizzatherapy.com/transcript.htm

 

 Legends of Pizza E-Book


 Here's what noted Pizzaiolo jon F. had to say about The Legends of Pizza. Click below:

Albert Grande Interview of the BBC Chile

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I was recently interviewed by the BBC in Chile.

They were interested in Pizza Therapy. They wanted to konw how it started and why I loved pizza.

Thank you BBC, Chile. I appreciate the opportunity to share my passion for pizza. Thanks for allowing me to explain Pizza Therapy.

during the initial interview, everything I said was translated into spanish. Both the questions and the answers.

This interview does not contain any of the tranlations.

Pizza Napoli: Italian Pizza

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Pizza is a universal language. There is no doubt about it.

Let's travel to Naples Italy, the birthplace of modern day pizza Watch and learn as the pizzaiolo make pizza.

Each part of the process is given amore and passion.

You will be astounded by the following video. Sure it is totally in Italian.

And there are no subtitles. But honestly it does not matter. Watch and learn while Legends of Pizza create a masterpiece.

I love this video, and I love pizza.

These are the true Legends.

This is pizza form the heart.

pizza on earth,

albert grande

And if you have not gotten this book yet, you need to really click below to order it.

My friend Peter Reinhart  went on a journey. He called it Ameican Pie: My Search for the perfect pizza.

 

How to Get Into the Pizza Business

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  If you ever thought about getting into the pizza business I have a resource with inside tricks and tips about the pizza business.

 Hi my name is is Albert Grande, owner of Pizza Therapy, a resource for pizza. I have been featured in three books about pizza, been on radio, television,  newspapers, magazines, and of course the Internet.

  I know about pizza. As a matter of fact, I was recently given the name: "The Pizza Promoter".

I have interviewed the best pizzaiolo (pizza masters) in the world.

Over the years, I have gotten hundreds of emails from people, just like you,
wanting information about getting into the pizza business.

I would research their questions and answer it. After a while, I noticed that I had collected a vast amount of information that would be very valuable for anyone who wanted to know about the pizza business.

Here are some of the actual questions:

  • Where can I find the best pizza dough recipe?

  • How do I find a pizza place for sale?

  • Should I buy a franchise or a mom and pop pizzeria?

  • How can I learn more about the pizza business?

  • How can I get my pizza business questions answered for free?

I have put together all of my pizza business resources,
 tips and secret information for the first time.   

Here's what John Arena of Pizza Metro in Las Vegas said:

 

"At last there is a comprehensive collection of resources that will guide aspiring pizzeria owners. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran this report will save you time and money. Finally all the answers are available in one easy to use collection"

John Area, Owner Metro Pizza Las Vegas

 

You can listen below to a preview of The Pizza Buisiness Papers.

To find out more, you can go to this link:

The Pizza Buisness Papers

http://pizzatherapy.com/pizzabusinespapers.htm

How to Toss Pizza Dough With Tony Gemignani

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My friend Tony Gemignani is a pizza master. He is an 8 time World Pizza Champion. He is an author, business man, Legend of Pizza, and all around good guy.

Without a doubt he knows how to toss pizza dough. more importantly, he is able to teach how to toss pizza. He has the ability to break down this seemingly complex task into small learning chunks.

the follwoing video illustrates for you how to hand toss pizza. Watch the video several times until you feel comfortable with the technique. Then go make some dough and learn how to toss your own pizza.

One of the best feautres is that Tony explains the art for both right handed and left handed pizza tossers.

Here is his greatest tips on tossing pizza:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWL__9yDu8I&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Thanks, very much Tony.
You are the pizza master.

I want to encourage you to pick up Tony’s new book called “Tony and the Pizza Champions”.

You can get a copy right here:

 

pizza on earth,
albert grande
Learn to How to Start Your Pizza Business, Here.

Wood Fired Oven at apizzo pizzeria

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I’ve said this before about Stefan Ambrosch is the next super star of pizza. He is incredible.

He is a dedicated pizzaiolo. He creates his pizzas to perfection. His pizzas are awesome. These are memorable pizzas. The kinds of pizzas you can’t get out of your head.

The kind of pizzas you dream about. Incredible pizza. And makng these high quality pizzas is no accident.

Stefan has studies his craft. He makes his pizzas in a wood fired oven. Stefan’s pizzas are some of the best pizzas I have eaten.

In the following interview Stafan explains why he uses wood to make his pizza.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQp5Ci15PYo[/youtube]

If you get a chance, visit apizzo.
They are located in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.
Here is their website: apizzo

Here is a great wood fired pizza oven resource:

pizza forever,
albert grande
Pizza Therapy

Saturday Night Pizza from pizzatherapy.com

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On any given Saturday you will find me in my kitchen making pizza. We know how  to make homemade pizza. We make a lot of pizza. We eat a lot of pizza. For this particular night on making pizza we made a number of different pizza including: a portuguese sausage pizza. Portuguese sausage is big in Hawaii. We also made a portobello mushroom pizza and an anchovy and tomato pizza. We had a great time.

 

 

You can easily make your own delicious homemade pizza. Subscribe to Pizza News, and get a copy of my pizza dough recipe. Discover how to make pizza dough, here. pizza on earth, albert grande Pizza Therapy

The World Pizza Champions Are Legends of Pizza

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World Pizza Champions

The World Pizza Champions are a team no like no other.

They are dedicated pizza professionals who are a mission to spread the word about pizza. They are dedicated. The are talented. And they are all about making fun while they make pizza.

They all come from differnet backgrounds and experiences. They each have their own individual strnegths. But together as a team they maky synergy happen.

That is the strength of the team is greater than each individual part. You gotta love America’s Pizza Team.

They are:

  • Tony Gemignani & Ken Bryant of Pyzano’s Pizzeria in Castro Valley, CA;
  • Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo’s Pizza in Kenton & Rushsylvania, Ohio;
  •  Joe Carlucci of NY ;
  • Siler Chapman of Donato’s Pizzeria in SC and
  • Sean Brauser of Romeo’s Pizza in Medina, OH.

You can learn all about the latest of the World Pizza Champions at their website.

Each member has earned the highest awards in several different categories in the pizza industry, Food Network, and Tony Gemignani & Joe Carlucci are inducted into the Guiness Book of World Records.

They are considered by many pizza operators worldwide as professionals and pioneers.

Each member is a pizzaiolo in his own right. Each member owns a pizzeria, where they have honed their craft, reaching pizza perfection.

Make sure you check them out to see if they will be on tour in a city near you.

each member of the team is a true Legend of Pizza.

pizza on Earth,
to the Pizza Champions,

albert

P.S. You can grab a copy of Tony G.’s new book all about The World Pizza Chamions right here:

A Visit to Lombardi’s, Little Italy, New York

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The oldest pizzeria in the Untied States continues

The tradition started by Gennaro Lombardi.

Excellent pizza created by master pizzioli.

The coal fired oven is a key ingredient to this amazing pizza. Thin crust Neapolitan pizza cooked to perfection.

Lombardi’s does not disappoint. The pizza is excellent.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZoo0vSUg9I&feature=related[/youtube]

From The History of  Pizza from Pizza Therapy:

“The first American pizzeria was opened in New York in 1905 by Gennaro Lombardi.  This restaurant ( Lombardi’s) is still in operation today. The pizza is baked in a coal burning oven with the same recipe Gennaro Lombardi brought from Naples in 1897.”

For more pizza adventures, get some Caputo flour:

 

Una Pizza Napoletana Closes, for Now

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Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza, Napoletana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Famed Pizzaiolo Anthony Mangeri on right.

The pizza world is in a state of shock: Una Pizza Napoletana has closed. There has been much speculation as to why.

Famed pizzaiolo and Legend of Pizza, Anthony Mangieri, recently explained at his website:

“UNA PIZZA NAPOLETANA

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over all these years.

I’ve closed Una Pizza Napoletana in Manhattan and am taking some time off.

After some time away, I’ll decide where Una Pizza Napoletana will re-open.

Stay tuned friends.

Anthony Mangieri”

Adam Kuban od Slice  asked Mangieri directly.  Here is his response:

“I’ve been working making bread and pizza, first in Jersey, then in New York City, since 1993, and though I loved doing both things in both places, I am going to take a little break,” Mangieri said. “I’m scared and excited all at the same time. I know a lot of people think I’m crazy and stupid for doing this now. But it kind of makes sense for me at this moment.”

You can read a review of Una Pizza Napoletana at the Pizza Therapy Pizza Blog.

The New York Times reported the closing, calling Una Pizza, the most meticulous pizzeria in New York. Here is the story.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29eaBRsnn3g&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2Fvideosearch%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3DUna%2520Pizza%2520Napoletana%26um%3D1%26ie%3DUTF%2D8%26sa%3DN%26tab%3Dwv&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Thanks so much, Anthony. We all wish you luck in your next pizza adventure.

albert grande
Pizza Therapy


(CLOSED) apizzo Pizzeria Napoletana from Pizza Therapy

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CLOSED

From http://pizzatherapy.com apizzo Pizzeria Napoletana, Pawcatuck, CT. Incredible pizza, wonderful ambiance, wood fired oven. This pizzeria rocks! Stefan and his brothers are an amazing pizza family. Produced by Pizza Therapy .  Go to Pawcatuck and see one of the rising Super Stars of pizza. Stefan is an amazing pizzaiolo. Tell him Pizza Therapy sent you…

Here is an incredible fact about Stefan: he’s been making pizza for less than 3 years. He has mastered the art of pizza in a very short time. I predict that with time his pizza will just get better and better.

He is the next super-star of pizza. He has passion, he has heart. He shares this passion in every pizza he creates.

Visit apizzo, you will not be disappointed, at all.

CLOSED

pizza in pawcatuck,

albert grande
Make Pizza Be Happy

 


Legends of Pizza Volume 3: The Lost Evelyn Sloman Interviews Part 3

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The Legends of Pizza Volume 3 is a series of interviews done with master pizzaiolo, Evelyn Sloman. These interviews contain a wealth of knowledge, pizza history and pizza passion.

 Evelyn learned to make pizza while growing up in New York. The Tontonno’s and Lombardi’s operated legendary Pizzerias in New York and Evelyn was able to learn from these masters.

You will discover Evelyn’s insights and secrets about pizza including:

  • A review of the Lombardi Method
  • How the master used measurement for their pizza
  • The Artisan Bread movement and pizza
  • The importance of fermentation in pizza
  • How Evelyn learned to rule the dough
  • The one key ingredient for pizza
  • High gluten or not high gluten flour…
  • The use of flour in pizza
  • The best tomatoes to use for pizza
  • Why Evelyn’s recipe gets better and better

Thank you so much Evelyn for this incredible knowledge.

This episode of Legends of Pizza, Volume 3, is brought to you by the Pizza Therapy Pizza Book.

 Make pizza Be Happy,

albert

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The Birth of Pepe’s Clam Pie

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Gary Bimonte, co-owner of Pepe’s and grandson of Frank Pepe, relates the story of how the clam pizza was invented.

This is the origianl clam pizza. While other pizzerias may serve a clam pizza, there is no comparison.

The clam pizza is often imitated but never duplicated. Incredible in it’s taste and and simplicity.

 

 

 

Thank you Frank Pepe. Thank you Gary.

pizza on earth, and all over New Haven,

albert

P.S. Discover your own Pizzza Passion: Claim The Pizza Therapy Pizza Book

Legends of Pizza Volume 3, Evelyn Sloman, Part 2

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This is part 2 of Legends of Pizza, Volume 3

  • Evelyn discusses how pizza came to the United States

  • She explains how she gained her knowledge about how to make pizza

  •  Who was the very first pizzaiolo in the United States

  • Why bread baking is closely related to pizza making

  • How U.S. pizza is different from Italian pizza

  • What is the "Lombardi Formula"

  • What did Evelyn learn from the Jerry Totonno and Jerry Lombardi

  • How the skill of pizza making "flowed out of Lombardi’s and Totonno’s fingers"

  • How to "listen to the dough"

  • Why the Italians give their dough a "rest"

Legends of Pizza, Volume 3: Evelyn Sloman

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I’m very excited to share with you Part of Legends of Pizza Volume 3 Part 1.

These interviews were conducted a while ago. I had started to edit them and was ready to release Legends of Pizza Volume 3.

I was very excited about all of the knowledge that Evelyn brought to the world of pizza.

Then disaster struck: my hard drive crashed, leaving me with nothing but digital dust of an incredible conversation with Evelyn Sloman.

Recently after spending hundreds of dollars, I was able to recover most of the files from my hard drive. Luckily, I could save parts of the original mp3’s of the Evelyn Sloman interview

 I was able to piece together parts of the interview and hope to release the rest of Legends of Pizza Volume 3.