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 U.S. Pizza Team champion, recently shifted gears and dropped a
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 the international victory of Chris Ostapenko, who brought home the
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 of the most flavorful collaborations of the summer. The 2025
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, cheese and sauce and left a mark the industry won’t
Pizza isn’t just about crust thickness or topping combos—it’s about the sauce pulling everything together. Every pizza style has its own vibe, and the sauce is the supporting actor that makes the lead shine. Bold, cheesy pies with hefty crusts? They need the muscle of a cooked sauce to balance
