Brian Hernandez

Blood, Sweat, and Honey: The Sweet Reboot with a Texas Kick

In need of a new revenue stream, the USPT’s RC Gallegos put a Texas-style spin on a red-hot condiment. Created in 2021, Texas Hot Honey wasn’t a stunt or a side hustle. It was RC Gallegos’ way of keeping his business alive while creating something that stood out in a crowded market. “It was during COVID, and the landscape was unknown,” recalls Gallegos, owner of RC’s NYC … [Read more...] about Blood, Sweat, and Honey: The Sweet Reboot with a Texas Kick

A Judge, Sponsor and Competitor Walk Into a Bar: Inside the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup

By Charlie Pogacar, PMQ Sr. Editor At the Pizza Tomorrow Summit, held last week in Orlando, the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup isn’t just another stage on a busy show floor—it’s one of the main attractions. During the three-day show, there was rarely an empty seat as pizzaiolos proved their mettle through various culinary and acrobatic competitions.  To understand … [Read more...] about A Judge, Sponsor and Competitor Walk Into a Bar: Inside the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup

#97 Tore Trupiano, USPT Team Captain – Mangia E Bevi, Oceanside, CA.

https://www.pmq.com/meet-the-trupiano-family-a-three-generation-pizza-making-powerhouse/ https://www.pmq.com/the-creamery-crown-chef-tore-trupianos-winner-in-the-real-california-pizza-contest/ https://www.pmq.com/tore-trupianos-mom-warned-him-away-from-a-pizza-career-now-hes-claimed-one-of-its-top-prizes/ https://www.pmq.com/all-eyes-on-us-thats-the-goal-for-tore-trupia … [Read more...] about #97 Tore Trupiano, USPT Team Captain – Mangia E Bevi, Oceanside, CA.

How Do You Like Them Pies Part 3: It’s Not Your Fault (It’s Your Culture)

Retention, recognition, and building a pizzeria family where short-term jobs grow into lifelong careers. Click here for  The Hallway Chalkboard of Pizza (How do you like them pies Pt. 2) David Sommers has seen firsthand how one breakthrough moment—like solving the chalkboard problem in Good Will Hunting—can flip a switch for a young employee. With training, structure, … [Read more...] about How Do You Like Them Pies Part 3: It’s Not Your Fault (It’s Your Culture)