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Red Tops and Rising Dough: Giovanni Labbate Drives Detroit Style into High Gear

In a world of delicate leopard-spotted Neapolitan crusts and razor-thin New York street slices, one pizzaiolo dared to look Motor City in the eyes and say, “Let’s ride.” Giovanni Labbate, owner of Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine, Illinois, and a...

Slice of Glory: Pittsburgh Declares May 6th “Slice on Broadway Day”

The City of Champions can now add “Best Cheese Slice in the World” to its trophy case. On May 6, 2025, the Pittsburgh City Council, led by Councilman Anthony Coghill, proudly proclaimed the day as “Slice on Broadway Day,” honoring...

Do You Have What It Takes to Melt the Competition?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Limited spots, big rewards — Register now for the 2025 California Pizza Challenge. Registration is now open for pizza makers to compete in the California Pizza Challenge (CPC), sponsored by REAL California Milk. The event returns...

No Competition, No Judges… Just Cheese, Friends, and Fire

USPT and Galbani Plug Into the New Culinary & Sensory Institute for Two Days of Delicious Discovery  Like the bubbling cheese on a pizza fresh out of the oven, the energy is heating up for what promises to be one...

“The Lady in Waiting” Pizza A Regal Creation Featuring Galbani Professionale

When it comes to pizza, Brian Hernandez doesn’t just talk the talk—he can also throw some the dough. In this exclusive video, the U.S. Pizza Team Director steps into the kitchen to showcase The Lady in Waiting, a rich and...

REGISTER TODAY!!!! – The California Pizza Challenge sponsored by REAL California Milk, Aug 3-5

Celebrating the state’s long history of producing some of the country’s finest cheese, the California Pizza Challenge will feature 5 culinary events to showcase California cheese, with a Secret Basket Showdown for the Grand Prize of a trip to International...

Flour, Flavor, and Fair Play: U.S. Pizza Team Takes Over Italy

  When it comes to international pizza showdowns, the U.S. Pizza Team doesn’t just show up—they show out. At the 2025 Campionato Mondiale della Pizza (World Pizza Championship) in Parma, Italy, 11 flour-dusted gladiators entered the global arena of crust,...

Detroit Style Pizza Co. – The Twist (The Pizza Kitchen)

In this 2019 On the Road Edition of The Pizza Kitchen, Brian Hernandez visits Shawn Randazzo at his pizzeria, Detroit Style Pizza Co. in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Watch as Shawn himself walks you through one of his award winning...

’25 USPT at Campionato Mondiale della Pizza – Day 2

Day 2 of the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza has adjourned leading the USPT one step closer to Pizza Glory! With so many incredible competitors from all over the world, the USPT made sure to bring their best games for Classica,...

’25 USPT at Campionato Mondiale della Pizza – Day 1

Day 1 of the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza has completed seeing our crew compete in categories ranging form Classic, to Gluten Free, Pizza in Teglia and Freestyle Acrobatics.   While we know next to nothing of our standings right now,...

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Red Tops and Rising Dough: Giovanni Labbate Drives Detroit Style into High Gear

In a world of delicate leopard-spotted Neapolitan crusts and razor-thin New York street slices, one pizzaiolo dared to look Motor City in the eyes and say, “Let’s ride.” Giovanni Labbate,

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Do You Have What It Takes to Melt the Competition?

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Galbani Bold + USPT Gold = A Pizza Powerhouse in Vegas

The final pizza has been made and the flour has settled on the 2025 Pizza Expo and International Pizza Challenge. While some may say there

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“The Lady in Waiting” Pizza A Regal Creation Featuring Galbani Professionale

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’22 In Review: The Return of the Champions
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Blue Handles, Big Wins: Gi.Metal Becomes Proud Sponsors of the U.S. Pizza Team

April 2, 2025
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How a Pandemic Passion Project Became a Nationally Ranked Pizzeria

March 3, 2025
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The USPT Brings Home Silver, Glory and a Little Jet Lag!

February 4, 2025
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Rico Lunardi Wins Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup With Thanksgiving Pie

December 23, 2024
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The Magnificent Seven (Plus 2): The U.S. Pizza Team Rides into Rimini

December 19, 2024
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The 3rd Annual Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatics Trials

November 18, 2024
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The U.S. Pizza Team is a group of expert pizziaolos and pizza acrobats who compete in national and international pizza competitions. The team was founded in 2000 in collaboration with PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry. Drawing pizza talent from across the United States, the U.S. Pizza Team promotes camaraderie through sportsmanship and team work throughout the world.
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