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For - [REGISTER TODAY!!!! - The California Pizza Challenge sponsored by REAL California Milk, Aug 23-25](https://uspizzateam.com/cpc26/) - 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 Competition in 2026! There will also be a slew of Pizza Athletic categories demonstrating the dexterity and agility needed in the kitchen on a busy night. - [Chasing Pizza Glory in Parma - Alejandro Burgaleta](https://uspizzateam.com/alejandro-burgaleta-galbani/) - Alejandro Burgaleta shares his journey from Galbani Pizza Cup champion to competing on pizza’s biggest international stage. From winning the 2025 Galbani Pizza Cup to representing the U.S. Pizza Team on the world stage in Parma, Italy, Alejandro Burgaleta of The Pizza Point Miami brought his passion and talent to the 2026 Campionato Mondiale della - [The Pizza Kitchen: New Haven Clam Pie](https://uspizzateam.com/new-haven-clam-pie/) - THROWBACK: Gail Churinetz and Brian Hernandez show you how to make a New Haven Clam Pie inspired by the famous Frank Pepe's classic. ******** New Haven Clam Pie 330g dough ball (approx. 12 oz.) 1 tbsp. cornmeal 36-40 littleneck clams, steamed and removed from shell 1/2 cup shredded Galbani mozzarella 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino - [A Playbook for Personal Growth](https://uspizzateam.com/a-playbook-for-personal-growth/) - USPT member Jon Garland reflects on how he has learned to be a better leader at home and in his pizzeria. Jon Garland, co-owner of the Saccone’s Pizza location in Austin, Texas, recently marked his sixth year in business and took some time to reflect—and to look ahead—in a chat with PMQ. As it - [When One Store Isn’t Enough](https://uspizzateam.com/when-one-store-isnt-enough/) - From second units to fresh concepts, operators are growing with discipline instead of guesswork There comes a moment when the original four walls start feeling small. The ovens are humming, the systems are tight, the team knows all the dance steps. Then the question creeps in: Do we open another one? Over the past year - [RECIPE David Jacobson](https://uspizzateam.com/recipe-david-jacobson/) - [Day 1 - Campionato Modniale della Pizza 2026](https://uspizzateam.com/day-1-campionato-modniale-della-pizza-2026/) - Check out a brief rundown of the first day in Parma competition. - [GALLERY - Campionato Mondiale della Pizza 2026](https://uspizzateam.com/gallery-campionato-mondiale-della-pizza/) - From the competition floor to unforgettable team moments, this U.S. Pizza Team photo gallery captures the crew’s trip to the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza in Parma, Italy. Explore more than 260 photos featuring all 10 competitors, plus highlights from sponsors and trip winners Alejandro Burgaleta of the Galbani Pizza Cup and Juan Robles of the - [U.S. Pizza Team Delivers Strong Finishes, Family Moments and Top U.S. Honors in Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/parma-26-wrap-up/) - Big finishes. Big pride. Big week in Parma. The U.S. Pizza Team went to Parma, Italy, and did what good teams are supposed to do on the world stage: compete hard, represent well and make sure that United States pizza gets the international attention it deserves. At the 2026 Campionato Mondiale della Pizza, the USPT - [Episode 54: Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza & PMQ’s Beyond the Box](https://uspizzateam.com/episode-54-michael-lamarca-of-master-pizza-pmqs-beyond-the-box/) - Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza joins Peel: A PMQ Pizza Podcast to talk about his May Beyond the Box segment for PMQ Pizza Magazine and the difference between having a marketing plan and simply planning to market. LaMarca breaks down the building blocks of effective pizza marketing, from branding and promotion to publicity, public relations and sales. - [Got a Winning Pizza Recipe? This Contest Could Send You to Napa](https://uspizzateam.com/got-a-winning-pizza-recipe-this-contest-could-send-you-to-napa/) - The 8th Annual Real California Pizza Contest is now accepting entries, with professional pizza chefs and eligible culinary students invited to compete for prize money, a trip to Napa and, naturally, a little national pizza glory. Hosted by the California Milk Advisory Board, the 2026 competition features two categories: On the Menu and California Freestyle. - [Parma, Pressure, and Pizza Glory: Here’s Who’s Going](https://uspizzateam.com/26-parma-preview/) - Champions, rising stars, and a proven coach head to Parma with purpose. There are pizza competitions, and then there is Parma. For the U.S. Pizza Team, the trip to Italy is never just another event on the calendar. It is a chance to step onto one of the world’s most respected stages for pizza, to - [What Happens in Vegas Sometimes Comes Home Framed](https://uspizzateam.com/expo-26-wrap-up/) - The U.S. Pizza Team’s Pizza Expo 2026 performance produced trophies, milestones and serious momentum. The 2026 International Pizza Expo is over, and across three days in Las Vegas, the U.S. Pizza Team and its extended family delivered a strong showing on one of the pizza world’s biggest stages. From podium finishes and finals appearances to - [Most Pizza Shops Think They’re Marketing. They’re Not.](https://uspizzateam.com/marketing-plan/) - Michael LaMarca previews his May Beyond the Box segment on real pizza marketing. Anybody can decide to “do some marketing.” That’s the easy part. Post a special, boost a social graphic, maybe toss out a limited-time offer and hope the phones start ringing. But as Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza explains in Ep. 54 of - [John Arena: How an ‘Ordinary Pizza Guy’ With Parkinson’s Is Making an Extraordinary Impact](https://uspizzateam.com/john-arena-foundation/) - Editor’s note: PMQ is reposting and updating this story from early 2025 in honor of the first anniversary of the John Arena Foundation. By Rick Hynum John Arena likes to think of himself as “an ordinary pizza guy.” The pizza community nationwide—make that worldwide—knows better. For all his humility and self-deprecation, the co-founder of Metro Pizza in - [The Pizza Kitchen: VIA 313's The Detroiter](https://uspizzateam.com/the-detroiter/) - Via 313’s The Detroiter: Ingredients + Process Brian Hernandez heads to Austin, Texas, for an on-the-road edition of The Pizza Kitchen to check out Via 313’s best-selling Detroiter with Brandon and Zane Hunt. This Detroit-style favorite keeps it beautifully simple: smoked pepperoni under the cheese, natural casing pepperoni on top, white cheddar around the edge - [U.S. Pizza Team Members Score Top Finishes at Pizza Expo](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-members-score-top-finishes-at-pizza-expo/) - In Italian Classica, Vittoria Trupiano of Mangia e Bevi qualified after placing 5th overall. Mike Tholen of Mangia e Bevi placed 9th overall; he is a friend of the U.S. Pizza Team who has toured with the group before and also represents Mangia e Bevi, the shop owned by team captain Tore Trupiano. In Traditional, Rio - [Sean Dempsey: The $3.14 Pi Day Promo That Almost Crashed Our Kitchen—Then Took Off](https://uspizzateam.com/sean-dempsey-the-3-14-pi-day-promo-that-almost-crashed-our-kitchen-then-took-off/) - By Sean Dempsey I’ve been in the restaurant industry for more than 25 years as the owner of the full-service Dempsey’s Brewery, Pub & Restaurant in Watertown, South Dakota, as well as pizzerias in other towns. Over the years, as we explored new marketing ideas to create some buzz, we eventually zeroed in on Pi - [All Aboard the U.S. Pizza Team Train to Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/all-aboard-the-u-s-pizza-team-train-to-vegas/) - Follow along as we head to Pizza Expo to see our sponsors, hand out new chef coats, and bring home the glory. The U.S. Pizza Team is getting ready to head to Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, and we’re excited to see our sponsors, say thank you in person, and spend time with the people - [The Phone Was the Problem, So Pizzeria Owners Got Rid of It. They’re Glad They Did](https://uspizzateam.com/sauce-with-no-phones/) - Rather than pay someone else to answer the phone, these operators did something radical: they unplugged it. If you’ve ever worked a pizza line during a Friday-night rush, you know the soundtrack: tickets printing like machine-gun fire, ovens roaring like a jet engine…and the phone ringing nonstop. Now imagine Craig Allenbaugh and Deserai Satullo, owners - [Got a Pizza Worth $18,500? Enter the REAL California Pizza Contest](https://uspizzateam.com/got-a-pizza-worth-18500/) - Eight finalists will earn a trip to compete live at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia. Some pizza competitions reward creativity. Others reward execution. The REAL California Pizza Contest demands both, which is why it has become one of the most selective and respected pizza competitions in the United States. Hosted by the California - [The Gold Standard in a Silver Box](https://uspizzateam.com/the-gold-standard/) - After Years of Gold-Level Support, MFG Tray Officially Moves Up With the U.S. Pizza Team In the pizza world, loyalty matters. Operators remember the companies that show up, shake hands, answer questions and stick around long after the trade show lights dim. For more than 15 years, MFG Tray has been one of those companies - [MISSION SUCCESS: U.S. Pizza Team Delivers During Pizza Across America](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-pizza-across-america-26/) - USPT members fire up their ovens to feed communities nationwide. When Pizza Across America returned this February, members of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team once again demonstrated that the spirit of the pizza industry extends far beyond competitions and conference stages. Across the country, USPT members joined hundreds of independent pizzerias participating in Slice Out Hunger’s - [Release the Hog: The Cheese Shredder That Started It All Is Back](https://uspizzateam.com/release-the-hog/) - After a pandemic pause and a swarm of “impastas,” the Palazzolo family reclaims its place in the kitchen. In the pizza business, certain pieces of equipment quietly become part of the scenery. They sit in the corner of the kitchen doing their job day after day while operators worry about dough fermentation, delivery drivers and - [The Pizza Kitchen: The Peach Pie](https://uspizzateam.com/the-pizza-kitchen-the-peach-pie/) - Laura Meyer of Tony's Pizza Napoletana first gained acclaim as one of Tony Gemignani’s key managers, but the San Francisco pizzaiola has since become one of the industry’s shining stars in her own right. She was the first woman and the first American, period, to win the Pizza in Teglia (pan) category at the World - [Be Featured in the March PMQ Pizza Print Issue: Opening a New Shop](https://uspizzateam.com/march-tftt-new-openings/) - [USPT COMPETITION Category Voting - Pick 4](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-category-voting/) - [RSVP for the 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc-rsvp/) - Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup Meet & Greet Dinner RSVPLet’s kick off the 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup the right way — with great food, cold drinks, and even better company.Join us at North Italia for the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup Meet & Greet Dinner on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 6:00–10:00 p.m. North Italia7335 W Sand - [2026 CPC Judges Availability](https://uspizzateam.com/2026-cpc-judges-availability/) - [He Helped Other Pizza Brands Scale—Now He’s Growing His Own: The Giovanni Labbate Story](https://uspizzateam.com/he-helped-other-pizza-brands-scale-now-hes-growing-his-own-the-giovanni-labbate-story/) - By Charlie Pogacar For years, Giovanni Labbate helped scale other pizza brands, including Billy Bricks. Those experiences gave him confidence he could run his own shop—something that had always been the plan. So when it finally came time for him to open a pizzeria of his own, Labbate—a member of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team—knew it - [Don’t Know Jack About Jackfruit? It’s Not the Fake-Meat Menace Many Think It Is](https://uspizzateam.com/jack-fruit-pt-1/) - Spiky, strange and shockingly useful, this “weird fruit” might be the most versatile plant-based topping hiding in plain sight. Jackfruit looks like a problem. But it doesn’t have to be. You either love it, hate it or are possibly saying to yourself right now: “Whose fruit?” It’s enormous—and not just “big-for-a-fruit” enormous. Jackfruit is the - [Before Screens Ruled the World, Pizza Got Kids to Read](https://uspizzateam.com/i-only-eat-pizza/) - How a new children’s book taps into the same magic that once let kids earn pizza by reading There are certain childhood memories that stick like melted mozzarella. For me, one of the earliest sparks of loving books didn’t come from a quiet library corner or a stern reading assignment. It came from school book - [Jack Fruit 3](https://uspizzateam.com/jack-fruit-3/) - [The Jackfruit Multiverse](https://uspizzateam.com/the-jackfruit-multiverse/) - One Ingredient, Infinite Menu Possibilities By Brian Hernandez USPT Dir. & PMQ Assoc. Editor If jackfruit were a sci-fi character, it wouldn’t be the hero. It’d be the sidekick who quietly turns into whatever the mission requires to help the hero get the girl, save the galaxy or just become a real boy. It’s a - [Pizza Across America needs pizzerias NOW: Sign up ASAP and join PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team in fighting hunger](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-paa-2026/) - The US Pizza Team is calling on pizzerias nationwide to fight hunger—one pie at a time. Here’s a truth as solid as a New York slice: pizza connects people. It links Friday nights to family rooms, line cooks to late-shift nurses, and strangers to neighbors. That’s the heart of Pizza Across America, a nationwide campaign - [Carrots Take the Cake in Rimini as the U.S. Pizza Team Grabs Gold](https://uspizzateam.com/carrots-take-the-cake-in-rimini/) - Sean Dempsey wins Dessert Gold as Giovanni Labbate Pizza & Beer Pairing lands Him on the podium Some trips are vacations. This one was more like the training montage from Rocky, except the soundtrack is oven fans, the stakes are international (like Rocky IV!), and the funky gym odors are replaced with the glorious aroma of - [Recipe: The Northwest Traditional from Farrelli’s Pizza and Galbani](https://uspizzateam.com/northwest-traditional/) - Recipe by Farrelli’s Pizza, Sponsored by Galbani The award-winning Northwest Traditional is much more than a standard pepperoni-and-sausage pizza, according to its creators at Farrelli’s Pizza, which has multiple locations in Washington State. “For the crust, we took our housemade dough and added an 18-hour room-temperature fermentation,” a company statement reads. “This extra step gave - [Watch Vito Recchia’s Step-By-Step 4-Hour Roman Dough Recipe (Yes, It’s That Fast)](https://uspizzateam.com/4-hour-roman-dough/) - Craft Fast, Flavorful Roman-Style Crusts with a World Champion’s Proven Technique In this video, master pizzaiolo Chef Vitangelo Recchia walks viewers through his 4-hour Roman dough technique, distilling the soul of Roman-style pizza into a quick, practical fermentation workflow that delivers surprisingly light, flavorful results in just a few hours. Recchia draws from his deep - [Behind the Theme: How Much Ado About Pizza Stands Out With Bard-Focused Branding](https://uspizzateam.com/bard-focused-branding/) - Tracy Morin is PMQ’s associate editor. Pleasanton, California-based Much Ado About Pizza have long been on PMQ’s radar—and not only because husband-and-wife managing partners Mark and Kira Zabrowski are high-scoring competitors with the U.S. Pizza Team. Much Ado’s unique Shakespearean theme commands literature lovers’ attention, including branding with a cartoon of The Bard himself (eating a pizza slice, of course) and “Shakespearean-style” sourdough - [GALLERY: Pizza Senze Frontieres - Rimini '26](https://uspizzateam.com/gallery-pizza-senze-frontieres-rimini-26/) - From dough prep to podium moments, this gallery captures PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team competing on the world stage in Rimini, Italy, alongside hundreds of international competitors. Scroll for highlights from the full crew, including Sean Dempsey’s Dessert gold, Giovanni Labbate’s Pizza & Beer pairing podium finish, and the behind-the-scenes moments that made this trip unforgettable. - [The Lowcountry's First Pizza Fest Brings People Together with a Slice of Community](https://uspizzateam.com/lowcountrys-first-pizza-fest/) - Mike Pitera on building camaraderie, celebrating local pizzerias, and sharing the love of pizza. Fresh off organizing the first annual Lowcountry Pizza Fest on September 14, Mike Pitera, owner of Pizza A Modo Mio in Charleston, South Carolina, and a member of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team (USPT), couldn’t help but reflect on what it meant - [California Dream Pies: U.S. Pizza Team and REAL California Milk Crown New Champions at the CPC](https://uspizzateam.com/california-dream-pies/) - By Brian Hernandez, PMQ Pizza Media & Director, U.S. Pizza Team The dough was stretched, the cheese was melted, and the stakes were as high as the hydration levels. The 2025 California Pizza Challenge, sponsored by Real California Milk, wrapped up three days of fire-fueled competition at the Anaheim Convention Center, with new champions crowned, - [The Crown Fit for Pizza Royalty](https://uspizzateam.com/the-crown-fit-for-pizza-royalty/) - Forged in Flavor By Brian Hernandez, Assoc. Editor PMQ, USPT Dir. of Events A Pizza Worthy of the Throne If California had a royal court of pizza, Chef Tore Trupiano wouldn’t be the one wearing the crown. He’d be down in the royal forge making sure it was gold-leafed with mozzarella filigree. This October, in - [Dough or Die in Columbus](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-pec/) - Chocolate, Chaos, and the Rise of a New Tradition There’s something special about Columbus, Ohio. Maybe it’s the crisp fall air, maybe it’s the half-naked Schwarzenegger statue flexing in front of the convention center, usually dusted with snow, or maybe it’s the smell of dough and ambition rising in tandem. Whatever it is, it made - [The Cheese Wheel of Fortune](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc-wrap-up/) - Three Days of Dough, Destiny, and Galbani Greatness in Orlando By Brian Hernandez, USPT Dir., PMQ Assoc. Editor There is a particular magic to Italian food culture. The kind that makes grown adults tear up over a wheel of Parmigiano cracked open like buried treasure. The kind that turns mozzarella into mythology. At the Galbani - [THANK YOU FOR YOUR PICS!](https://uspizzateam.com/thank-you-pizza-pics/) - We appreciate your contribution to the pizzaverse. - [Pic Submit](https://uspizzateam.com/picsubmit/) - Please submit pictures of your pizzerias or pizza creations. - [RECIPE: Sorrento-Style Frutti di Mare Pizza (No Cheese, All Seafood)](https://uspizzateam.com/frutti-di-mare-pizza/) - A coastal Italian-inspired recipe from U.S. Pizza Team member Dave Conti of Red Planet Pizza (Ansonia, CT) Yield Makes 1 large pizzaInspired by the coastal flavors of Southern Italy, this Sorrento-style Frutti di Mare pizza keeps things fresh, light, and focused. There’s no cheese, so the seafood takes center stage. The toppings go on raw - [CONFIRMED: USPT Captain Tore Trupiano IS Santa Claus](https://uspizzateam.com/tore-is-santa/) - He just summers in Oceanside. There are moments when the world feels like an episode of The X-Files, and you realize the truth has been hiding in plain sight the whole time. Like the instant you see U.S. Pizza Team Captain Tore Trupiano standing outside Mangia e Bevi (Oceanside, California) in a full Santa suit, - [The Missing Pork and the Moment the Clock Got Real](https://uspizzateam.com/the-missing-pork/) - The Setup: A Young Hero Steps Up Every great kid-hero adventure has that moment when the young champion is almost there, and the universe drops a plot twist in their lap. In Orlando, at last fall’s Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup during the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show, that twist was simple and terrifying: - [Dough in Motion: Why Your Pizzeria Needs Its Own Acrobat](https://uspizzateam.com/dough-in-motion/) - In a sport born in real pizzerias, the next USPT champion may already be on your schedule. Pizza work has always been athletic long before anyone bothered calling it a sport. Anyone who has survived a Friday rush knows the footwork, stamina and controlled chaos required to keep the line alive. What many forget is - [Slice vs. Skynet: The Battle for Independent Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/slice-vs-skynet/) - Because the Robots Are Here…and Somebody Has to Answer the Phone Let’s be clear: the machines have not become self-aware. No delivery robot is chasing customers down the sidewalk yelling, “YOUR REWARD POINTS ARE INSUFFICIENT.” But the tech pressure is real, and it’s already inside the shop. These days, operators are expected to juggle everything: - [RECIPE: Pig in Paradise](https://uspizzateam.com/recipe-pig-in-paradise/) - Pig in Paradise Pizza (14″)A sweet-heat, island-meets-smoke recipe from Zoe ZabroqskiYieldMakes 1 (14-inch) pizzaOverviewPig in Paradise combines smoky pulled pork, roasted mango, and a fresh mango-pineapple salsa for a pizza that’s sweet, spicy, tangy, and rich all at once. It starts with an olive oil base, gets a bold three-cheese blend, and finishes with a - [FREE Pizza-Ready Plant-Based Goodies?! Yes Please.](https://uspizzateam.com/plant-based-feedback/) - Dairy-free and plant-based options have become an important part of today’s menus. More guests are looking for them for dietary, health, religious, and lifestyle reasons, and many appreciate restaurants that offer thoughtful, high-quality alternatives. As demand grows, taste, performance, and ease of use matter more than ever. Plant Ahead is gathering quick feedback from both - [When Plain Pie Becomes the Ultimate Test in New Jersey](https://uspizzateam.com/nj-pizza-jam/) - Why the NJ Pizza Jam keeps it simple and what it means for Garden State pizzaioli New Jersey doesn’t just eat pizza, it defines it. That’s why NJ Pizza Jam has quickly become one of those industry events that feels less like a contest and more like a statement: If you can win here, you - [Thank you for your pain!](https://uspizzateam.com/thank-you-for-your-pain/) - We appreciate you taking the time to submit your issue (and any solutions you included). Your response may be used to help shape future online and social media editorial, with a possibility of being featured in PMQ Pizza Magazine. Keep an eye out for future updates on this issue and more ways you can contribute - [Pizzeria Types in the Swiss Army Knife of Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/swiss-army-pizzerias/) - A look at the shops that juggle styles, menus, and expectations without dropping the pie Some pizzerias are specialists. They do one thing, they do it perfectly, and they stare at you like a confused Clint Eastwood if you ask for anything else. That's a whole lotta squinting. Then there are these types of places. - [Pizza Ailments](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-ailments/) - Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Pizzeria Name *Pizzeria City/State 1. Excluding burns and cuts, what pizza-related physical ailment or medical condition have you experienced as a result of long-term, repetitive work in a pizzeria? Add Remove 3. How Name limitations)? 2. What specific task or repetition do you believe - [THANK YOU from Plant Ahead and the US Pizza Team!](https://uspizzateam.com/thank-you-plant-ahead/) - Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. If you selected, someone from Plant Ahead will contact you soon. Please contact Plant Ahead at Jeff@PlantAheadVegan.com with any plant based queries. - [How Do You Like Them Pies Part 1: Apples, Pizza, and Potential](https://uspizzateam.com/how-do-you-like-them-pies-pt-1/) - How a campus job becomes more than rent money, and why spotting “wicked smaht” hires matters. Did you know the famous line in Good Will Hunting—“Do you like apples?”—was originally supposed to be “Do you like pizza?” The Apple Coalition lobbied to change it. I jest, of course. But the analogy goes deeper than maybe - [Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup: 2025 Wrap Up](https://uspizzateam.com/galbani-professionale-pizza-cup-2025-wrap-up/) - Three days. Dozens of competitors. One giant famiglia bound together by dough, fire, and a whole lot of Galbani cheese. The US Pizza Team's 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup took over the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and the Florida Restaurant Show in Orlando—and the energy was electric from the first stretch to the final slice. For - [Thanks for Surviving the Form!](https://uspizzateam.com/thank-you-uspt-member/) - On behalf of the entire USPT Council, thank you for taking time out of your wonderfully chaotic, flour-covered lives to complete this form. We know forms aren’t exactly as exciting as that 3rd place win in box folding, but your time and effort mean a lot none the less. Your info helps us keep things - [How Do You Like Them Pies Part 3: It’s Not Your Fault (It’s Your Culture)](https://uspizzateam.com/how-do-you-like-them-pies-pt-3/) - 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 - [Raising the Roman Standard](https://uspizzateam.com/raising-the-roman-standard/) - Chefs Vitangelo Recchia & Leo Spizzirri Guide Operators Toward a Smarter, More Intentional Craft Roman pizza isn’t a passing trend. It’s reshaping how serious operators approach dough, fermentation, efficiency, and menu planning. That’s why USPT Culinary Coach and Master Instructor Chef Vitangelo Recchia of Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant is teaming up with Pizza University - [Blood, Sweat, and Honey: The Sweet Reboot with a Texas Kick](https://uspizzateam.com/blood-sweat-and-honey/) - 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 - [The Pizza Kitchen: The Cornhub Pizza by Lee Hunzinger](https://uspizzateam.com/cornhub-pizza/) - A little bit of crunch, a whole lot of flavor, and just the right amount of spice. This pizza and its irresistible selection of cheeses are a perfect addition to your kitchen. Thanks to Chef Lee Hunzinger for this feisty and zazzy creation. The video itself may be old but the flavors last a lifetime! - [A Judge, Sponsor and Competitor Walk Into a Bar: Inside the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc-pogo/) - 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 - [Pizza Athletics - Tips from the Team, JanFeb '26 QUESTIONNAIRE](https://uspizzateam.com/janfeb-26-tftt/) - [#97 Tore Trupiano, USPT Team Captain - Mangia E Bevi, Oceanside, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/97-tore-trupiano-mangia-e-bevi-oceanside-ca-2/) - 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-trupiano-new-captain-of-pmqs-u-s-pizza-team/ https://www.pmq.com/teen-chefs-stand-out-along-with-their-elders-at-the-great-american-pizza-challenge/ https://www.pmq.com/how-u-s-pizza-teams-giovanni-labbate-won-2nd-place-in-the-caputo-cups-usa-category/ https://www.pmq.com/a-playground-for-pizza-minds-2025-uspt-galbani-summit-fuels-innovation-in-the-kitchen/ https://www.pmq.com/what-happened-in-vegas-wont-stay-in-vegas-after-major-wins-by-u-s-pizza-team/ - [Tore Trupiano’s Mom Warned Him Away From a Pizza Career. Now He’s Claimed One of Its Top Prizes](https://uspizzateam.com/thebigcheese/) - You’ve Never Seen a Simpler Pizza Do This Much Damage Five cheeses. No toppings. Maximum respect. Salvatore “Tore” Trupiano grew up in the pizza business, but his mother once gave him a stern warning about the future: “You can do anything in life,” she told him. “Just don’t go into this industry!” It’s a good - [US Pizza Team LIVE on FOX35 Orlando - 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-live-on-fox35-orlando-2025-galbani-professionale-pizza-cup/) - [RECIPE: Griffin Baker Award Winning Dough & Pizza Recipe](https://uspizzateam.com/recipe-griffin-baker/) - Griffin Baker – “Secret Pizza” Classic Pepperoni Pie California Dream Pies Competition – 2025 Griffin Baker of Secret Pizza brought classic flavor and precision to the California Pizza Challenge's Traditional Division with a pie that balanced simplicity and soul. Known for his meticulous technique and no-shortcuts approach, Baker turned the familiar pepperoni pizza into a - [USPT Welcomes Slice and DeIorio’s as Gold Sponsors](https://uspizzateam.com/slice-and-deiorios/) - Because the best pizza deserves the best partners PMQ Pizza’s United States Pizza Team (USPT) is thrilled to welcome Slice and DeIorio Foods, Inc. as Gold Sponsors. These partnerships aren’t just about logos on banners; they’re about building a stronger pizza community from the dough up. Slice has become the secret weapon for independent pizzerias - [How Do You Like Them Pies Part 2: The Hallway Chalkboard of Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/how-do-you-like-them-pies-pt-2/) - Training, mentorship, and the structure that flips the switch from job to career. Last time on How Do You Like Them Pies? Like Good Will Hunting, this story begins with hidden potential—except instead of Matt Damon, it’s the college kid on the make line. Some hires come and go for gas money, but every so - [Day Of Registrations](https://uspizzateam.com/dayof/) - US Pizza Team Day Of Registration "*" indicates required fields CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when viewing the formGPPC - All ProductsSecret IngredientThe 3 Cheese ChallengeNon-TraditionalFreestyle AcrobaticsLargest Dough StretchFastest Pie MakerFastest Box FolderAll Competition Categories (Select All That Apply)* Secret Ingredient The 3 Cheese Challenge Non-Traditional - [Cover of the PMQ: feat. The U.S. Pizza Team (Music Video)](https://uspizzateam.com/cover-of-the-pmq/) - [Become a Member of the U.S. Pizza Team!](https://uspizzateam.com/membership/) - Ready to Be a Slice of Something Bigger?At the US Pizza Team, we’re more than just a group—we’re a community of passionate pizza professionals united by our love for the craft. If you’re looking for connection, growth, and support, you’re in the right place.Why Join?1. Expand Your NetworkConnect with pizza makers, restaurant owners, suppliers, and - [Congratulations! You are registered for the 2025 Galbani Pizza Cup!](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc25-confirm/) - Hello Competitor, Thank you for registering for the 2025 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup! Your registration is confirmed, and we’re thrilled to have you join us for one of the premier pizza competitions in the country. Event Location: Orange County Convention Center (B1-4 West), Orlando, FL. Event Dates: November 11-13, 2025Presented by: Galbani Professionale & the U.S. - [Chefs Feeding Kids: Full Bellies, Bright Futures](https://uspizzateam.com/chefs-feeding-kids/) - REGISTER YOUR PIZZERIA HERE!! Full Bellies, Bright FuturesChef Ambassador Newsletter Chefs, At Chefs Feeding Kids (CFK), our mission is clear: Feed – Educate – Train – Employ.The fight against childhood food insecurity is urgent. 1 in 5 kids in the United States does not know where their next meal will come from (Feeding America, 2024).We - [Danger von Dempsey’s on Ice](https://uspizzateam.com/dempseys-on-ice/) - Hockey, Hot Pizza & the Hallway Hustle Most folks who expand their restaurant dream of a bigger space. Maybe a downtown corner spot with a patio, maybe an airport kiosk, maybe a shiny second location across town. Sean Dempsey? He looked at a hallway in a hockey rink and said, “Yup. That’s the one.” Welcome - [PizzaCloud: ‘We Are the Best Phone Company in the Known Universe’](https://uspizzateam.com/pizzacloud/) - Clear Lines, Stronger Connections: PizzaCloud Joins the U.S. Pizza Team When the phones stop ringing in a pizzeria, something’s wrong. When they’re ringing off the hook and customers still can’t get through, something’s worse. For independent operators, those moments can mean lost orders, frustrated guests and opportunities that vanish into thin air. That’s the world - [The Pizza Bandit Queen of Denver](https://uspizzateam.com/the-bandit-queen-of-denver/) - How Melina Piroso Felix Is Robbing the Mile High City (of Boring Pizza) Some pizzerias have four walls, a neon sign and a Yelp page that’s basically tumbleweeds. Some have heritage, marble countertops and espresso machines that hiss like a cranky Italian uncle. And then there’s The Pizza Bandit—a four-wheeled fever dream prowling Denver’s side - [Juan Robles’ Pizza al Taglio Recipe: The Winning Pie of the California Pizza Challenge](https://uspizzateam.com/juan-robles-recipe/) - Roasted Mushroom, Truffle & Shallot al Teglia In a recent feature article spotlighting Juan Robles, executive chef at Triple Beam Pizza in Los Angeles, PMQ Pizza hailed him as “a living embodiment of the change he wished to see in the world.” A proponent of empathetic leadership, Robles is the kind of boss every pizzeria employee wants to have. But - [VIDEO: 2° California Pizza Challenge Review](https://uspizzateam.com/cpc-review/) - California Dream Pies: The 2025 California Pizza Challenge Wrap-Up The dough flew, the cheese melted, and champions rose at the 2025 California Pizza Challenge, sponsored by Real California Milk! Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center alongside the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and California Restaurant Show, this three-day gauntlet brought pizzaioli from across the U.S. together to - [Bringing the Summer Heat with the First-Ever Lowcountry Pizza Fest](https://uspizzateam.com/lowcountry-pizza-fest/) - By Brian Hernandez Pizza has long been the universal language of joy, but in Charleston, S.C., it is about to get its own festival-sized spotlight. The inaugural Lowcountry Pizza Fest, taking place on Sunday, September 14 at The Refinery, will gather pizza makers, families and foodies from across the region to celebrate everything from traditional pies - [A Team Effort: USPT Members Rally for the Lowcountry Pizza Fest](https://uspizzateam.com/a-team-effort-uspt-members-rally-for-the-lowcountry-pizza-fest/) - Cheer on the USPT as they support one of their own in the Lowcountry. In the pizza industry, competition often grabs the headlines—but behind the scenes, it’s teamwork that makes the dough rise. This September in Charleston, S.C., the inaugural Lowcountry Pizza Fest will debut at The Refinery, and while the pies will be hot, - [When Plain Pie Becomes the Ultimate Test in New Jersey](https://uspizzateam.com/when-plain-pie-becomes-the-ultimate-test-in-new-jersey/) - Pizzaioli gather in Toms River to prove that simplicity still rules the slice New Jersey doesn’t just eat pizza, it defines it. That’s why the NJ Pizza Jam has quickly become a must-attend event for pizzerias and industry insiders. Now in its second year, the competition, taking place on September 16, brings together some of - [Fire Up the Flavor: Chef Craig Priebe’s Grilled Pizza Masterpiece](https://uspizzateam.com/the-gamberian/) - Fire Up the Flavor: Chef Craig Priebe’s Grilled Pizza Masterpiece Summer’s calling, and nothing says backyard bliss like grilled pizza. Chef Craig Priebe shares his signature dough, a bold chunky tomato-basil sauce, and his secret herbed grill oil—perfect foundations for The Gamberian, a shrimp-topped, pesto-drizzled pie that delivers serious flavor straight from the flames. Craig - [REGISTER TODAY!!!! - The Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup, Nov. 11-13](https://uspizzateam.com/register-today-the-galbani-professionale-pizza-cup-nov-11-13/) - 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 Competition in 2026! There will also be a slew of Pizza Athletic categories demonstrating the dexterity and agility needed in the kitchen on a busy night. - [Pizza Power Forum Preview - Chef Vito Recchia, Bella Napoli Pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-power-forum-preview-chef-vito-recchia-bella-napoli-pizzeria/) - Get ready for the Pizza Power Forum 2025! We sat down with Chef Vitangelo Recchia of Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant and the US Pizza Team Pizza Team to talk about his upcoming sessions "Mad Scientists of Pizza" & "Supercharging Your Menu". Chef Vito briefly talks about what he is most excited to see - [From Earth to Oven: Plant Ahead Backs the USPT](https://uspizzateam.com/plant-ahead-backs-the-uspt/) - Performance, taste, and sustainability: the triple threat powering Plant Ahead’s USPT debut. Move over, tofu blocks and mystery meltables—there’s a new plant-based powerhouse stepping into the pizza arena.Meet Plant Ahead, the U.S. Pizza Team’s newest sponsor, and a brand on a mission to prove that dairy-free doesn’t have to mean “different” in a bad way. - [Spheres of Influence Part 2: David Jacobson’s Recipe for Balsamic Pearls With Agar-Agar](https://uspizzateam.com/spheres-of-influence-part-2/) - By Brian Hernandez This is part 2 of a 3-part series on balsamic pearls as a pizza ingredient. Click here to read part 1. As explained in part 1 of this series, balsamic pearls add a touch of spherical, marble-like beauty and, more importantly, an explosion of flavor to artisanal-style pizza. Now that you’ve entered the - [Pizza Power Forum Preview - Michael LaMarca, Master Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-power-forum-preview-michael-lamarca-master-pizza/) - Get ready for the Pizza Power Forum! We sat down with Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza and the U.S. Pizza Team to talk about his upcoming sessions. From building a pizzeria that runs without you, to franchising tips, to what it’s really like behind the scenes of TV’s hottest cooking shows—you won’t want to miss - [New Leadership, Direction and Energy Drive the USPT Passion](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-council-announcil/) - Seven seasoned pizza pros unite as the newly elected U.S. Pizza Team Council, guiding competition, camaraderie, and creativity for years ahead. We’re proud to announce the newly elected U.S. Pizza Team Council, chosen by the team, for the team. These outstanding members were voted in by their peers to help lead, guide and shape the - [US Pizza Team on Good Day LA - '25 California Pizza Challenge](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-on-good-day-la-25-california-pizza-challenge/) - The U.S. Pizza Team brings the dough-slinging flair to Good Day LA! Watch as Mike members Mike Pitera (Pizza a Modo Mio), David Sommers (Mad Mushroom) and Rico Lunardi (Slice on Broadway) show off their skills in slapping, making, and spinning pizzas ahead of the 2025 California Pizza Challenge, sponsored by REAL California Milk. #PizzaGold - [Spheres of Influence Part 1: Balsamic Pearls Unlock a Whole New Dimension in Pizza Flavor](https://uspizzateam.com/spheres-of-influence-part-1/) - By Brian Hernandez Somewhere out there, in a walk-in cooler near you, an unassuming squeeze bottle holds the secret to a whole new pizza dimension. Inside? Orbs of glistening vinegar so small they look like decoration but pop with bright, tangy complexity. Okay, that’s dramatic. But seriously: These pearls certainly pack power. Think Men in Black, - [Recipe of the Month: Paulie Gee’s Ricotta Be Kidding Me](https://uspizzateam.com/recipe-of-the-month-paulie-gees-ricotta-be-kidding-me/) - Sponsored by Galbani What happens when the legendary Paulie Gee mentors someone like Derrick Tung? Pure magic—in pizza form, that is! After meeting years ago, their relationship quickly blossomed into a friendship. Soon after, Derrick opened his own Paulie Gee’s, bringing Brooklyn’s popular pizzeria to the Windy City. And he still pays homage to his - [United by Cheese](https://uspizzateam.com/united-by-cheese/) - The U.S. Pizza Team stampedes into Buffalo for the 2nd Annual Galbani Summit. THE U.S. PIZZA TEAM (USPT) RECENTLY GOT A memorable taste of what happens when passion, product and purpose come together. In mid-July, 10 members of the team headed to Buffalo, New York, for the 2nd Annual USPT Galbani Summit, an exclusive, behind-the-scenes - [An American Slice in Naples: Tievoli Pizza Bar Stands Tall in the Shadow of Vesuvius](https://uspizzateam.com/an-american-slice-in-naples-tievoli-pizza-bar-stands-tall-in-the-shadow-of-vesuvius/) - The US Pizza Team brought dough to Italy, came back with Silver. That’s a pretty good exchange rate. In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, surrounded by centuries of tradition and fierce local pride, the birthplace of pizza played host once again to some of the best pizzaioli on the planet. And this June, a slice - [The Pizza Kitchen: Smithfield’s Cup ‘N’ Char Pepperoni & Peppadew Pepper Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/the-pizza-kitchen-smithfields-cup-n-char-pepperoni-peppadew-pepper-pizza/) - The Cup and Char Pepperoni and Peppadew Pepper Pizza was the featured Recipe of the Month in the Jan/Feb issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine and will be sure to delight everyone at the table. ******** 14” pizza crust ¾ c. Boursin cheese 4 whole canned tomatoes 26 pieces Smithfield Cup ’n Char Pepperoni ½ c. - [Some People Join a Team. Others Become the Benchmark.](https://uspizzateam.com/become-the-benchmark/) - Membership isn’t a title. It’s a platform By Brian Hernandez, Associate Editor, PMQ Pizza & Dir., U.S. Pizza Team There’s something stirring in the flour. A new energy. A fresh batch of ambition, camaraderie and crust innovation. After 25 years of spinning dough and snagging trophies across the globe, PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team is entering - [USPT Members Claim One-Third of Finalist Spots in the REAL California Pizza Contest](https://uspizzateam.com/33-percent-rcpc/) - 33% of the positions, 100% of the passion. For four standout members of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team (USPT), this summer’s Real California Pizza Contest isn’t just another pizza competition—it’s a chance to showcase creativity, community and cheese-fueled passion on a national stage. This year, the California Milk Advisory Board’s prestigious Real California Pizza Contest (RCPC) - [Chef vs. Suit: Who Should Win the Tug-of-War in Your Head? George Taylor Has the Answer](https://uspizzateam.com/chef-vs-businessman/) - By George Taylor I’ve had this conversation with several of my peers, and it seems we all share a common internal conflict—the battle between the businessperson and the chef that lives within each of us. I’d like to say I know the right answer: Let the businessperson win. That might sound short-sighted, but the truth is, - [#28 David Jacobson - Acre Kitchen Bar, Oakland, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/david-jacobson-acre-kitchen-bar-oakland-ca/) - USPT Premiere member David Jacobson, head pizzaiolo of Cheezy's Artisan Pizza in Oakland, Calif. took first place in the cheese division of the Real California Pizza Contest: Tournament of Champions, Oct 17th, 2023. Teaming up with Spencer Glenn of Pizza My Heart in Pacific Grove, Calif., another former champion. In a dramatic twist, Jacobson and - [US Pizza Team Update Meeting - June 16th, 2025 - TEAM ONLY](https://uspizzateam.com/update-0616/) - [#94 Wilhelm Rodriguez](https://uspizzateam.com/wilhelm-rodriguez/) - U.S. Pizza Team member Wilhelm Rodriguez shows off some of his best acrobatic moves at the U.S. Pizza Team Trials in Orlando, Florida. - [Red Tops and Rising Dough: Giovanni Labbate Drives Detroit Style into High Gear](https://uspizzateam.com/red-tops-and-rising-dough/) - 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 culinary bombshell: He’s added Detroit-style - [Slice of Glory: Pittsburgh Declares May 6th “Slice on Broadway Day”](https://uspizzateam.com/sob-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 the international victory of Chris Ostapenko, who brought home the gold at the International Pizza - [No Competition, No Judges… Just Cheese, Friends, and Fire](https://uspizzateam.com/galbani-summit/) - 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 Galbani Summit & USPT Culinary - ["The Lady in Waiting" Pizza A Regal Creation Featuring Galbani Professionale](https://uspizzateam.com/lady-in-waiting/) - 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 decadent pie featuring premium cheeses from US Pizza Team Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale. This indulgent - [Flour, Flavor, and Fair Play: U.S. Pizza Team Takes Over Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/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, cheese and sauce and left a mark the industry won’t soon forget. This wasn’t just - [US Pizza Team Membership Handbook: Rules and Requirements](https://uspizzateam.com/uspthandbook/) - Download Handbook HERE MISSION STATEMENT (written by USPT Member Rico Lunardi, Slice on Broadway, Pittsburgh, PA)Promoting pizza through sportsmanship ~ This is the building block on which the US Pizza Team built its foundation. Success in these goals relies solely on our team members. A US Pizza Team member should always demonstrate high standards of - [Know Your Numbers: George Taylor Offers Tips to Avoid Financial Mismanagement of Your Pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/know-your-numbers/) - By George Taylor, Author, A Pizza My Life In my last article, I discussed how the No. 1 reason that restaurants fail is financial mismanagement. Financial mismanagement can show up in many ways, but the fastest way to lose control of your business is by not knowing your numbers. What Are Your Numbers? Your numbers include everything - [Galbani Bold + USPT Gold = A Pizza Powerhouse in Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/2025-international-pizza-challenge-uspt-and-galbani-pro-team/) - 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 is always room for improvement, I feel our team could not have done any better. The competition was fierce, the judges were fair and the fans were hungry. The - ['24 Galbani Cup Photo Gallery](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc-gallery/) - Tour the visual world of the Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup. With over 50 competitors, we can’t describe it…you have to see it! [Show thumbnails] - [Galbani Professionale Champion Chosen in Orlando](https://uspizzateam.com/23gppc/) - Washington state pizza shines bright while Florida flair in acrobatics wows the judges Champion pizzaioli from opposite corners of the map tapped to represent USA pizza in Italy in 2024 Pizzaioli from across the United States and its territories sailed into the Orange County Convention Center for the 2023 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup and Acrobatic - [Detroit Style Pizza Co. - The Twist (The Pizza Kitchen)](https://uspizzateam.com/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 creations, The Twist. Shawn was the undisputed King of Detroit Style, not only in creating - ['25 USPT at Campionato Mondiale della Pizza - Day 2](https://uspizzateam.com/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, Gluten-Free, Pizza in Teglia and STG. All that is left is Pizza in Pala, Pizza - ['25 USPT at Campionato Mondiale della Pizza - Day 1](https://uspizzateam.com/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, all I can say is these are some of the best looking AND tasting pizzas - [Blue Handles, Big Wins: Gi.Metal Becomes Proud Sponsors of the U.S. Pizza Team](https://uspizzateam.com/blue-handles/) - The US Pizza Team Can’t Win Without the Right Tools—And Now We’ve Got the Best! Hold onto your pizza peels, folks, because we’ve got some seriously exciting news! The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) is thrilled to announce that Gi.Metal, the industry’s gold standard for top-quality pizza tools, is officially joining the roster as a sponsor. - [Perfecting Your Pizza Sauce Part 3: ‘Let the Tomatoes Speak for Themselves,’ Expert Chef Says](https://uspizzateam.com/perfecting-your-pizza-sauce-part-3-let-the-tomatoes-speak-for-themselves-expert-chef-says/) - 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 the weight. Minimalist masterpieces with - [Perfecting Your Pizza Sauce Part 3: Style Meets Sauce -- Perfecting the Pairing](https://uspizzateam.com/perfecting-your-pizza-sauce-part-3/) - By Brian Hernandez 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 the weight. - [Perfecting Your Pizza Sauce Part 2: The Ingredients That Matter](https://uspizzateam.com/perfecting-your-pizza-sauce-part-2/) - By Brian Hernandez In part 1 of this three-part series of articles, we looked at how heat affects each ingredient in your pizza sauce and addressed the question of whether or not you should cook your pizza sauce. Now let’s take a closer look at the key ingredients in your sauce. When it comes to - [Anchovies: The Pizza Topping People Love to Hate Is an Underrated Umami Powerhouse](https://uspizzateam.com/anchovies/) - By Brian Hernandez Anchovies. Just hearing the name makes some people react like they just found a xenomorph in their pizza box. But why? Is it because they’re salty? Bold? Packed with umami? Sounds an awful lot like Parmesan if you ask me—bacon, too, for that matter—and nobody complains about that. Somewhere along the line, - [Not Quite Stuffed Crust, Not Quite Bar Pie: The Rise of Skinny Deep-Dish at Brooklyn Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/not-quite-stuffed-crust-not-quite-bar-pie-the-rise-of-skinny-deep-dish-at-brooklyn-pizza/) - By Brian Hernandez In a world where deep dish reigns supreme in Chicago and New Yorkers wield their foldable slices like battle-ready shields, one man dared to ask the unthinkable: “What if we just did both?” That man is Anthony Pizzi, marketing mastermind at Brooklyn Pizza in Short Hills, New Jersey, and a pizza consultant who’s shaking - [How a Pandemic Passion Project Became a Nationally Ranked Pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/much-ado-about-much-ado/) - This Woman-Owned, Shakespearean-Themed Pizzeria Just Became One of Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants—Again! Much Ado About Pizza, the little Shakespearean pizzeria that could, has done it again! For the second year in a row, this Pleasanton, California gem has landed on Yelp’s prestigious Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. for 2025. And let’s be - ['24 California Pizza Challenge and REAL California Milk](https://uspizzateam.com/24-california-pizza-challenge-and-real-california-milk/) - REAL California Milk, sponsor of the 2024 California Pizza Challenge hosted by the US Pizza Team explains why events like this are important to all pizzaioli & pizzerias and why California cheeses have a special place in the industry. #pizzagold #REALCaliforniaCheese #pizzacompetition #uspizzateam #CaliforniaPizzaChallenge - [Dave Sommers #99 - Team Coach, Mad Mushroom, West Lafayette, IN.](https://uspizzateam.com/dave-sommers/) - David Sommers is the co-owner of 3 Mad Mushrooms in Lafayette and W. Lafayette, IN. and also Kentucky. He competes in all the acrobatic categories as well as culinary and has held the records for fastest pie maker and fastest boxfolder. - [Michael LaMarca #12- Team Captain, Master Pizza, Cleveland, OH.](https://uspizzateam.com/michael-lamarca/) - Michael P. LaMarca is the owner of the Master Pizza franchise in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael has competed as part of the United States Pizza Team since 2013 and has been voted "Best Pizza in Cleveland" several times and won 4 national competitions for Best "Pizza in America". LaMarca recently appeared on the Hulu show Best - [Why Restaurants Fail: A Veteran Operator Shares Some Hard-Earned Lessons in the Pizza Business](https://uspizzateam.com/why-restaurants-fail/) - By George Taylor My name is George Taylor, and I am the author of A Pizza My Life. In my book, I began by detailing why our first restaurant ultimately closed. Our pizza shop was open for almost 20 years. While I wouldn’t necessarily call it a failure, in the end, it faced the same - [Fjords, Flour, and Fierce Competition](https://uspizzateam.com/sommers-judging/) - How Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom Is Shaping the Global Pizza Stage, One Judging Gig at a Time They say you’re not a true pizza aficionado until you’ve done at least two things: judged an international competition and eaten your weight in cheese. For David Sommers of Mad Mushroom, based in the Hoosier and Bluegrass - [Back Yard Pizza Shenanigans with MFG Tray](https://uspizzateam.com/mfg-mini-dough-trays/) - With the emergence of backyard pizza all over the world, MFG Tray has stepped up to provide those with limited fridge space, storage and room in the car for gigantic cumbersome dough trays. The new MFG Tray Mini Dough Trays with Nesting Lids are perfect for a space challenged brick and mortar and pop up - [Death by Pepperoni - The Nona Slice House and Lloyd Pans](https://uspizzateam.com/death-by-pepperoni/) - The Pizza Kitchen: On the Road visits US Pizza Team member and Acrobatic Coach, Jamie Culliton, Owner of The Nona Slice House and multiple time world champion, Culliton walks us through one of his award winning pizzas utilizing some of the best pans in the industry. Death by Pepperoni: 12 oz., 3-day fermented Detroit Style - [The USPT Brings Home Silver, Glory and a Little Jet Lag!](https://uspizzateam.com/rimini25/) - Ladies and gentlemen, pizza enthusiasts, and those who simply appreciate a good underdog story—buckle up! The U.S. Pizza Team has once again stormed the international scene, bringing their dough-slinging, cheese-melting and acrobatic talents to Rimini, Italy, for the 2025 Pizza Senza Frontiere competition. With eight seasoned warriors and one fresh recruit in tow, the Magnificent - [Recipe Video: The Triple Impear-Mint Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/triple-impearmint/) - Inspired by PMQ’s senior media producer Blake Harris and developed on the spot by our own PMQ Pizza Kitchen chef, Brian Hernandez, the Triple Impear-Mint pizza features two types of cheese from our friends at Galbani – Galbani Premio Shredded Mozzarella and Galbani Whole Milk Ricotta – plus a Parmesan cream sauce, diced pears and - [Master Pizzaiolo/Instructor Wilhelm Rodriguez: How to Correct 4 Common Dough-Making Mistakes](https://uspizzateam.com/wilhelm-dough/) - Wilhelm Rodriguez is known on Instagram as @propizzamaker—an understated handle that only hints at his accomplishments over the decades as the owner of Papa’s Pizza in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. He’s a master instructor at the renowned Pizza Academy USA in Miami Gardens, Florida, and a longtime member of PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team. He also spoke on the - [Is Store No. 2 for You? A Veteran Operator Explains Why, When and How to Open Your Next Location](https://uspizzateam.com/lamarca-2/) - By Michael P. LaMarca So you had an idea to open a pizza shop and your store has become a fan favorite—congratulations! You have built your store’s sales to numbers you could only have imagined. As an entrepreneur, you are programmed to constantly think of ideas, then develop and expand your ideas. You’ve always had - [Perfecting Your Pizza Sauce Part 1: How Heat Affects Each Ingredient and Why It Matters](https://uspizzateam.com/sauce1/) - By Brian Hernandez This is part 1 of a three-part series on the secrets of making a better pizza sauce. Pizza sauce: the unsung hero of our favorite culinary creation. It’s the bridge between the dough and toppings, the glue that holds the whole operation together. But a debate has simmered for years among pizzaioli—should - [The Magnificent Seven (Plus 2): The U.S. Pizza Team Rides into Rimini](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-mag-7/) - Pizza artistry and athleticism combine on Rimini’s world stage. USPT Members to Break Pizza ‘Frontieres’ in Rimini, Italy What do you get when you combine world-class pizzaioli, stunning Italian scenery and a dash of competitive excitement? No, it’s not the latest season of The Amazing Race. It’s the Pizza Senza Frontiere (PSF) competition, where in - [Rico Lunardi Wins Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup With Thanksgiving Pie](https://uspizzateam.com/lunardi-21-vuspc/) - Rico Lunardi of Slice on Broadway won the virtual pizza recipe/photo contest with his Thanksgiving Gobble Pie, featuring turkey and gravy, dressing and cranberry sauce. Second place went to David Conti of Red Planet Pizza, while Sean Dempsey of Dempsey’s Brewery Pub & Restaurant won third place. Related: Try this Northwest Traditional pizza recipe from Farrelli’s Pizza - [The Popeye Pizza from Chef Michael LaMarca](https://uspizzateam.com/popeye-pizza/) - The award-winning Popeye Pizza, created by Chef Michael LaMarca of Cleveland-based Master Pizza, features an array of delicious veggies, like spinach and artichokes, along with Galbani Premio Mozzarella/Provolone Tigrato Cut Shreds. These shreds are shorter and wider to provide better coverage, plus the cheese reheats well, making it perfect for slices, takeout and delivery. Do - [Slice on Broadway’s Rico Lunardi Shares Tips for Pizzeria Success](https://uspizzateam.com/lunardi-tftt/) - Rico Lunardi, owner of Slice On Broadway in Pittsburgh, joined the U.S. Pizza Team amid the pandemic and has been active ever since. Competing in the 2020 Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup (VUSPC), Lunardi placed third out of more than 20 competitors desperately looking for something to do during the lockdown. He returned the next year - [FINAL SCORES - '24 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/final-scores-gppc/) - FINAL SCORES FOR THE 2024 GALBANI PROFESSIONALE PIZZA CUP ************************************************************************* *********************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************************* - [The 3rd Annual Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatics Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/gppc24post/) - A Celebration of Pizza, Skill, and Showmanship The 3rd Annual Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatics Trials (GPPC) made Orlando the epicenter of pizzaiolo passion as more than 50 competitors gathered to flex their culinary muscles at the Pizza Tomorrow Summit and Florida Restaurant Show, held November 6 through 7. With $15,000 in prizes and - [Patt Miller: Rethinking the Owner/Operator Model So Your Pizzeria Can Run Without You](https://uspizzateam.com/patt-miller-rethinking-the-owner-operator-model-so-your-pizzeria-can-run-without-you/) - By Charlie Pogacar At 15 years old, Patt Miller got his first job in a pizzeria. By age 20, he owned The Flying Pizza in Columbus, Ohio. By age 26, Miller owned and operated three different pizzerias—and he was totally burnt out. He sold them all in 2013 and transitioned to a career in real - [PMQ's Pizza Power Report 2025: The Top 10 Trending Pizza Styles for the Coming Year](https://uspizzateam.com/top-10-2025-trends-pmq/) - It’s the square beyond compare—and it’s the hottest pizza style in the U.S. today, according to research firm Datassential. By Rick Hynum Click here to download the full Pizza Power Report 2025 for free. This article is part 10 of the Pizza Power Report 2025. You can scroll down to the bottom to navigate to - [Nicholas Harper of Peace of Pie on Hartwell talks Robots, Trust Issues and Jerry Garcia.](https://uspizzateam.com/tftt-nicholas-harper/) - The US Pizza Team is a network of pizza makers from across the United States. We pride ourselves on being open to talent and eagerness, but it is always nice when a gift horse walks right into our pizzeria. The horse in this case is Nicholas Harper, owner of Peace of Pie on Hartwell in - [Die Sauerkrautwurst Pizza (Deep-Dish Pizza Day, '23)](https://uspizzateam.com/saurkrautwurst-pizza/) - Die Saurkrautwurst und Rotkohl Pizza (Sauerkraut, Sausage and Red Cabbage Pizza) is a deep-dish pan pizza heavily inspired by German flavors. This pie can be used on any style of crust and prepped ahead of time to be ready to go for a special occasion or even as a fixed part of your menu! Featuring - [From Dough to Donations: US Pizza Team Joins Pizza Across America](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-paa-25/) - How Pizza Across America Inspires Pizzerias to Feed Their Communities and Their Souls Move over, Justice League, there’s a new team of heroes saving the day—armed not with capes and gadgets, but with dough, sauce and a generous spirit. On February 9, 2025, the US Pizza Team (USPT) will once again unite with Pizza Across - [Giovanni Labbate: Building a Sexy Pizza Truck](https://uspizzateam.com/tievoli-truck/) - The pizzaiolo behind Tievoli Pizza Bar explains the importance of a simplified menu and how to make your mobile unit stand out everywhere you go. After decades in the pizza business and a successful track record as a franchisee, Giovanni Labbate, a U.S. Pizza Team Premiere Member, recently launched Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine, Illinois, - [Hot Meals, Warm Hearts: US Pizza Team Lends a Hand (and Pizza) in Black Mountain](https://uspizzateam.com/hot-meals-warm-hearts-us-pizza-team-lends-a-hand-and-pizza-in-black-mountain/) - Feeding first responders and residents with gratitude, grit and a whole lot of cheese. In true U.S. Pizza Team style, members recently rolled into Black Mountain, North Carolina, to lend a helping hand (and some hot slices) to first responders and residents reeling from a devastating hurricane. Orchestrated by Mike Pitera, owner of Pizza A - [Your Pizzeria’s Name Is Your First Impression—Don’t Screw It Up](https://uspizzateam.com/naming-your-pizzeria/) - From Soggy Rhymes to SEO Gold—Why Picking the Right Name Is a Make-or-Break Moment We all know the drill. You’ve got a dream, a dough recipe that would make your Nonna jealous, and an oven that can cook a pie faster than those dehydrated pizzas from Back to the Future II (Google it!). But then, - [Palatine chef to compete in World Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/labbate-fox32/) - USPT member and REAL California Pizza Cup Champion Giovanni Labbate of Tievoli Pizza Bar made the local news for his grand prize winning adventure to CA, and earning a trip to Italy to compete in the Campionato Mondiale della Pizza. Watch as he wows the hosts on the local Fox 32 Chicago affiliate. The chain - [Pineapple on Pizza: Why It’s a Slice Worth Serving and 11 Ideas for Doing It Differently](https://uspizzateam.com/pineapple-on-pizza-why-its-a-slice-worth-serving-and-11-ideas-for-doing-it-differently/) - By Brian Hernandez Pineapple on pizza: Just the phrase can trigger heated debates, divide families and perhaps even lead some to question long-standing friendships. But despite the controversy, pineapple as a pizza topping has managed to carve out a loyal, albeit contentious, niche. Whether you’re a die-hard traditionalist who believes pizza should be adorned only - [10 Marinara Alternatives: Boldly Saucing Where No Pizza Chef Has Sauced Before](https://uspizzateam.com/10-marinara-alternatives-boldly-saucing-where-no-pizza-chef-has-sauced-before/) - Greetings, pizza pioneers! Brian Hernandez here, ready to pull your menu out of the standard pizza orbit and set it on a course for saucy exploration. Let’s be honest—same-old marinara on every pie? That’s about as thrilling as a holodeck rerun. If you had a Star Trek replicator, would you just ask for plain marinara every - [Pizza on the Rails: How Silver Beach Pizza Thrives in a Historic Train Station](https://uspizzateam.com/sbp-rago/) - Schooners, Trains, and Pizza Brains: USPT's Lenny Rago Chats with Silver Beach Pizza's Jay Costas PMQ and the U.S. Pizza Team are always excited to explore the unique stories behind our nation’s most successful pizzerias, especially when we have the chance to hear a fellow USPT member’s opinion on them. In this installment, we catch - [US Pizza Team Lights Up PMQ’s Pizza Power Forum](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-ppf/) - USPT members lead the panels on everything from perfecting your dough to branding strategies and beyond at the premiere pizza event in The Big Peach. PMQ’s Pizza Power Forum (PPF), held in conjunction with the QSR Evolution Conference and FSR NextGen Summit on September 4-5, in Atlanta, proved why it’s becoming one of the most - [How Dave Portnoy’s Visit Uplifted Karvelas Pizza Co. and the US Pizza Team](https://uspizzateam.com/karvelas-portnoy/) - A Surprise Visit: Portnoy Slips Through the Cracks Brian Hernandez: Joey, first off, hazzah! Congrats on Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Review visit to Karvelas Pizza Co. That’s a huge deal! Let’s start with how this all came about. How does one get Dave to come visit? Is it a petition to Barstool Sports, or - [RECIPE: French Dip Beef Pizza with au jus - Melina Felix, The Pizza Bandit](https://uspizzateam.com/french-dip-pizza/) - Melina Felix, U.S. Pizza Team member and owner/operator of The Pizza Bandit in Littleton, Colorado, is known by her teammates for creating colorful pizzas full of flavor, with a light airy, leopard-spotted crust, all from small consumer pizza ovens. She was kind enough to share one of her favorites. Mangia! “I say this often, but - [A California Peach Worth a Trip to Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/cpc24/) - The nation’s best pizzaioli battled to the last curd using REAL California cheeses and fresh California flavors The first annual California Pizza Challenge (CPC) was a resounding success, showcasing eight winners overall, including two grand prizes to compete in the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy, in April 2025. Hosted by the U.S. Pizza Team - [The Pizza Bandit is Taking Their Show on the Road - Melina Felix](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-bandit-truck/) - After years of cutting her teeth in her home kitchen, backyard, friends' parties and even time as a pop-up pizza caterer, Melina Felix, USPT member and owner of The Pizza Bandit in Littleton, Colorado, is taking the next step and getting some wheels! In the quiet corners of Littleton, Colorado, a pizza revolution is unfolding, - [Chefs Bring Home $7,500 each in Protein and Produce Categories](https://uspizzateam.com/24-real-california-pizza-contest/) - Napa, Calif. (August 7, 2024) – Following a live bake-off competition where eight professional chefs from across the United States were judged on their innovative pizzas highlighting California cow’s milk cheeses, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) crowned three new pizza champions in the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest, the premier national search for the - [#62 Mark Zabrowski - Much Ado About Pizza, Pleasanton, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/62-mark-zabrowski-much-ado-about-pizza-pleasanton-ca/) - Mark Zabrowski is the owner and operator of Much Ado About Pizza, Pleasanton, California. Much Much Ado was recently placed on Yelp’s 2024 Top US restaurants list. In 2023, Diablo magazine dubbed Much Ado as 1 of the top 5 pizzerias in the Bay Area. Prior to opening the business in 2022, Mark worked in - [Mike Pitera, Pizza a Modo Mio: The New Member Process Isn’t THAT Bad](https://uspizzateam.com/mike-pitera-new-member/) - With a new era dawning on the U.S. Pizza Team, recruitment has opened back up, and with that comes the beta testers. Well, not really testers, but the unlucky individuals that have to deal with all the bugs before they get fixed. And the newest U.S. Pizza Team member, Mike Pitera of Pizza a Modo - [The Original Palazzolo's Cheese Hog is Movin' on Up!](https://uspizzateam.com/promotion-hog/) - Thank you to U.S. Pizza Team’s newest Gold Sponsor, Palazzolo’s Cheese Hog! The U.S. Pizza Team is proud to announce that silver sponsor The Original Palazzolo’s Cheese Hog is elevating to the level of USPT Gold Sponsor! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but you can’t imitate quality. Make sure you look - [Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale presents #PizzaGold](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-gold/) - Platinum US Pizza Team sponsor Galbani Professionale is proud to introduce the USPT’s new monthly newsletter, #PizzaGold. Whats Going On? Stemming from the attitude that USPT members display in competition, business and their communities, the USPT is proud to introduce #PizzaGold: US Pizza Team News & Updates. A once-a-month newsletter, our mission is to - [The Pearl Jam Pizza - Taylors' Pizza House](https://uspizzateam.com/the-pearl-jam-pizza/) - George and Patti Taylor, members of the U.S. Pizza Team and owners of Taylors’ Pizza House, have kept the era of 1990s grunge and alternative rock “Alive” in Endwell, NY. From Sublime to Pearl Jam, their 90s rock-inspired menu has something for every flannel-wearing fan of pizza. The Pearl Jam Pizza, for example, features the spiciness of - [Michael Athanasopoulos: Lessons from The Wolf](https://uspizzateam.com/lessons-from-the-wolf/) - The Greek pizzaiolo behind The Lamb & The Wolf explains why running a pizza truck is a lot harder than you might think. Hailing from Korydallos, Greece, Michael Athanasopoulos, known to his U.S. Pizza Team colleagues as The Wolf, prowls the streets of Southern Oklahoma, ready to pounce on the hungry and unsuspecting from his - [USPT Takes Honors in the Birthplace of Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-takes-honors-in-the-birthplace-of-pizza/) - The Nona Slice House took honors for the US Pizza Team at the 2024 Campionato Mondiale Del Pizzaiuolo in Naples Italy, leading a squad of USPT members in categories ranging from Pizza Americana, Pizza in Teglia, Freestyle Acrobatics, largest, fastest and more! Leading the crew was Nona’s Joey Streeter, USPT member, long time competitor and - [Mike Pitera, Pizza a Modo Mio, Charleston, SC.](https://uspizzateam.com/mike-pitera/) - Michael Pitera, Pizza a Modo Mio, Charleston, SC. - Facebook Instagram I have been in the pizza world since I was 15 years old. I grew up in Brooklyn living on L&B Spumoni gardens and Pizza Wagon, two iconic pizza joints in NY. I - [#21 Kira Zabrowski - Much Ado About Pizza, Pleasanton, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/21-kira-zabrowski-much-ado-about-pizza-pleasanton-ca/) - Kira Zabrowski is the owner and operator of Much Ado About Pizza, Pleasanton, California. Much Ado was recently placed on Yelp’s 2024 Top US restaurants list. In 2023, Diablo magazine dubbed Much Ado as 1 of the top 5 pizzerias in the Bay Area. Prior to opening the business in 2022, she was a Theatre - [2024 World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/2024-world-pizza-championships/) - Seven members of the U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) represented American pizzaioli with pride and honor in the 31st edition of the World Pizza Championship, held in Parma, Italy, on April 9-11. As culinary competitions in the pizza industry go, this is the big one, and USPT members shone once again on the international stage. Tore - [Portnoy Takes Several Bites at Nona's](https://uspizzateam.com/portnoy-nonas/) - It only takes one bite, but he made several! The legendary Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports and the One Bite Review finally got around to visiting the Tampa area and relented to the throngs of pizza fans filling his inbox with recommendations for U.S. Pizza Team member Jamie Culliton and The Nona Slice House in - [#25 Jon Garland - Saccone's Pizza - Austin, TX.](https://uspizzateam.com/25-jon-garland-saccones-pizza-austin-tx/) - Jon Garland is a classically trained chef and co-owner of Saccone’s Pizza in Austin, Tx. In 2023, he won the Tandem Team Competition for the American Division at the World Pizza Games. - [Alex Fotiadis - Corleone's Famous New York Pizza And Gyros – Daytona Beach, FL.](https://uspizzateam.com/alex-fotiadis-corleones-famous-new-york-pizza-and-gyros-daytona-beach-fl/) - [#5 Kyle Rosch, Brenz Pizza Co., Columbus, OH.](https://uspizzateam.com/5-kyle-rosch-brenz-pizza-co-columbus-oh/) - [#15 Rico Lunardi, Slice on Broadway - Beechview, Pittsburgh, PA.](https://uspizzateam.com/15v-rico-lunardi-slice-on-broadway-beechview-pittsburgh-pa/) - Awards: 1st Place - 2021 Virtual US Pizza Cup Our job, as we see it, is to make the best darn pizza, sandwiches and salads money can buy. We make everything we possibly can from scratch, and we go out of our way to use the best stuff out there. We wouldn't be able - [#98 Massimo Mannino - Nino's Cucina Italiana, Greenville, NC.](https://uspizzateam.com/98-massimo-mannino-ninos-cucina-italiana-greenville-nc/) - [#26 Peter Anderson - Gelsosomo's Pizza, Crown Point, IN.](https://uspizzateam.com/26-peter-anderson-gelsosomos-pizza-crown-point-in/) - [#86 Dan Uccello, Flo's Pizzeria, Grand Rapids, MI.](https://uspizzateam.com/86-dan-uccello-flos-pizzeria-grand-rapids-mi/) - Dan Uccello has been a member of the USPT since 2017. Dan owns Flo’s Collection in grand rapids Michigan. Flo’s Collection is a restaurant group that owns Flo’s Pizzeria in Grand Rapids MI, Flo’s Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar in Belmont MI & Greenville MI, and Catering Concepts in Holland MI. Dan has been in - [#88 Derrick Tung, Paulie Gee's, Logan Square, Chicago, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/88-derrick-tung-paulie-gees-logan-square-chicago-il/) - Derrick Tung, owner and operator of Paulie Gee's Logan Square, started out by learning how to make pizza at home through YouTube tutorials and PizzaMakingForum.com discussions. After a few years of working at different pizzerias to learn restaurant operations and pizza techniques, and many road trips to visit some of the top 100 pizzerias in - [#63 George Taylor - Taylors' Pizza House, Endwell, NY.](https://uspizzateam.com/63-george-taylor-taylors-pizza-house-endwell-ny/) - I have been in the pizza biz for about 25 years. My wife and I are owners of Taylors’ Pizza House in Endwell, NY. I first competed in 2012. I have competed in fastest pizza maker, largest dough stretch and now compete in culinary. - [#57 David Conti, Red Planet Pizza and BBQ, Ansonia, CT.](https://uspizzateam.com/57-david-conti-red-planet-pizza-and-bbq-ansonia-ct/) - David & Kathy Conti, owners of Red Planet Pizza & BBQ. After 10 years of doing Kansas City Barbeque Society & New England Barbeque Society Grilling Competitions along with Barbeque catering, decided to start doing onsite Pizza catering parties. Dave Conti - "I entered my first pizza competition at the 2017 Caputo Cup in Atlantic - [#69 Daniel "The Big Cheese" Saccone - Saccone's Pizza, Leander, TX.](https://uspizzateam.com/69-daniel-the-big-cheese-saccone-saccones-pizza-leander-tx/) - With numerous awards and years of competing under his belt, Daniel "The Big Cheese" has dedicated his time and expertise to representing the Lone Star state in national and international competition alike. After several years of competing at USPT sanctioned competitions, his tenacity paid off and he was made an official Competing Member of the - [#74 Rick Wheeler - Mad Mushroom, Lafayette, IN.](https://uspizzateam.com/74-rick-wheeler-mad-mushroom-lafayette-in/) - My name is Rick Wheeler and I operate out of Mad Mushroom Pizza in Lafayette Indiana. Been doing pizza for 10 years now. I love to complete in almost all categories of pizza. Favorite pizza is whatever I make! - [#3 Michael "The Wolf" Athanasopoulos](https://uspizzateam.com/3-michael-the-wolf-athanasopoulos/) - [#24 Bruno Brunetti - Panino's Pizza, Chicago, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/24-bruno-brunetti-paninos-pizza-chicago-il/) - [#75 McKenna Carney - The Nona Slice House, Safety Harbor, FL.](https://uspizzateam.com/75-mckenna-carney-the-nona-slice-house-safety-harbor-fl/) - McKenna burst onto the Freestyle scene and has won numerous gold medals in the sport, including the '22 AND '23 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials! - [#80 Patrick Maggi - Maggi's Pizza & Subs/ Blues Pizza Truck, Damascus, MD.](https://uspizzateam.com/80-patrick-maggi-maggis-pizza-subs-blues-pizza-truck-damascus-md/) - [#786 Ali Haider - 786 Degrees, LA, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/786-ali-haider-786-degrees-sun-valley-ca/) - Ali Haider & wife Sayyeda Ali, proud owners of 786 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza Co. Sun Valley CA began their dream journey back in 2013. Being a huge foodie at heart Ali found his creativity outlet ,now by using different flavors of foods from around the world and presenting them in the form of world class Neapolitan wood fired pizzas His - [#8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey's Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.](https://uspizzateam.com/8-sean-dempsey-dempseys-brewery-restaurant-pub-watertown-sd/) - Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. - [#22 Lenny Rago - Panino's Pizzeria, Evanston, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/22-lenny-rago-paninos-pizzeria-evanston-il/) - Started in the pizza business at age 14, Love Pizza, competing and creating new pies. When I am not making pizza, I love music, managing bands, doing PR, TV and radio promotion for popular local band’s to help relieve the stress of running a pizza place. - [#6 Michael Stevens - Palo Mesa Pizza, Arroyo Grande, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/6-michael-stevens-palo-mesa-pizza-arroyo-grande-ca/) - Owner of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, CA., Michael joined the team in 2013 after winning 3rd place at the U.S. Pizza Team Culinary Trials at IBIE in Las Vegas. Michael also joined the team in Parma, Italy in 2014 to compete as a United States Pizza Ambassador at the World Pizza Championships, scoring - [#73 Brian Hernandez - U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator, Batesville, MS.](https://uspizzateam.com/brian-hernandez-u-s-pizza-team-director-batesville-ms/) - Brian came on board PMQ Pizza Magazine in October of 2011 as the Director of the USPT and has taken the team to Italy 10 times. In those 12 years, he has filled the roster of this team with quality pizzaiolos, acrobats, and lifelong friends. He loves pizza, playing guitar and singing, relaxing by - [#68 Vitangelo Recchia - Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaraunt](https://uspizzateam.com/68-vitangelo-recchia-bella-napoli-pizzeria-restaraunt/) - [#11 Leah Scurto - PizzaLeah](https://uspizzateam.com/11-leah-scurto-pizzaleah/) - Leah Scurto resides in Sonoma County, California and has been making pizza for over 25 years. She currently owns and operates PizzaLeah in Windsor, Ca. Since opening in March 2020, Pizzaleah has been included multiple times on the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of the 25 Top Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2022 - [#65 Gino Rago - USPT Culinary Coach, Panino's Pizza, Chicago, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/gino-rago/) - I have a passion for all styles of pizza. I am proud to adhere to the standards of the old school pizzerias and the art and craft of the great pizzaiolos who started the legacy one hundred years ago. - [Ali Haider - 786 Degrees, Los Angeles, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/ali-haider-786-degrees-los-angeles-ca/) - Ali Haider & wife Sayyeda Ali, proud owners of 786 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza Co. Sun Valley CA began their dream journey back in 2013. Being a huge foodie at heart Ali found his creativity outlet ,now by using different flavors of foods from around the world and presenting them in the form of world class Neapolitan wood fired pizzas His - [Sean Dempsey, Dempsey's Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.](https://uspizzateam.com/sean-dempsey-dempseys-brewery-restaurant-pub-watertown-sd/) - Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. - [Top 100 Triumph: USPT Members Mark & Kira Zabrowski Earn a Spot on Yelp's Prestigious List](https://uspizzateam.com/much-ado/) - Dive into the magic of Shakespeare with every bite at this artisanal-pizza gem in Pleasanton, CA. Owned by passionate teachers and theater enthusiasts, Mark and Kira, Much Ado About Pizza has become a culinary sensation. Their world-ranking pizzas, inspired by Kira's triumph, showcase a unique blend of flavors. From the "excellent, just tangy enough" sourdough - [Vittoria Trupiano: A Pizza Star Rises at Mangia e Bevi](https://uspizzateam.com/vittoria-trupiano-a-pizza-star-rises-at-mangia-e-bevi/) - By Brian Hernandez In any industry, there is an era-defining changing of the guard, a passing of the torch—or, in the pizza biz, the peel—from one generation to the next. Vittoria Trupiano of Mangia e Bevi in Oceanside, California, one of the newest and youngest members of the U.S. Pizza Team (USPT), is one of - [Jay Leno Enjoyed Pizza and a Dough Show at The Nona Slice House](https://uspizzateam.com/jay-leno-enjoyed-pizza-and-a-dough-show-at-the-nona-slice-house/) - As the former host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno has put on thousands of shows for his fans over the years. So when the beloved comedian recently showed up hungry at The Nona Slice House in Safety Harbor, Florida, owner Jamie Culliton had a chance to return the favor. Culliton is the athletic coach - [The Curve Ball Pizza feat. Galbani Professionale](https://uspizzateam.com/the-curve-ball-pizza/) - Nestled in the hills of Ansonia, CT. lies Red Planet Pizza. A mobile pizza operation owned by USPT members Dave and Kathy Conti, Red Planet will come to your home or event and bring the award-winning pizza associated with the US Pizza Team's Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale. Dave, the 2018 Galbani Cup Champ, was kind - [The Rico's Favorite Pizza, feat. Galbani Professionale](https://uspizzateam.com/ricos-favorite/) - US Pizza Team member Rico Lunardi of Slice on Broadway in Pittsburgh, Penn. not only makes some of the best pizza in the city, he's also a pizza fan! Using some of his favorite cheeses from USPT Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale, Lunardi demonstrates his "Rico's Favorite" slice, featured on the Slice on Broadway menu. To - [How to Cook: The Ultimate Cheese Pizza feat. Galbani Professionale](https://uspizzateam.com/ultimate-cheese-pizza/) - In this video, US Pizza Team Captain Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza in Cleveland, Ohio showcases some championship level pizza you can find on the Master Pizza menu every day. Featuring the US Pizza Team Platinum Sponsor Galbani Professionale, LaMarca will show you how a master pizzaiolo makes a cheese pizza...with great Galbani! To make - [Nut-torious F.I.G takes home the loot in the Tournament of Champions](https://uspizzateam.com/nut-torious-f-i-g-takes-home-the-loot-in-the-tournament-of-champions/) - Nut-torious F.I.G takes home the loot in the Real California Pizza Contest: Tournament of Champions Hypnotized by the Juicy toppings, PizzaLeah earned the Respect of the judges with this Unbelievable pie The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), sponsor of the US Pizza Team (USPT), crowned the Grand Prize winner of the Real California Pizza - [Temporary Calendar](https://uspizzateam.com/temporary-calendar/) - This will be a calendar of events - [Lenny Rago - Panino's Pizzeria, Evanston, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/lenny-rago/) - Started in the pizza business at age 14, Love Pizza, competing and creating new pies. When I am not making pizza, I love music, managing bands, doing PR, TV and radio promotion for popular local band’s to help relieve the stress of running a pizza place. - [Jamie Culliton - USPT Athletic Coach, The Nona Slice House, Safety Harbor, FL.](https://uspizzateam.com/jamie-culliton/) - Jamie competes in both Acrobatics and culinary and won second place in Freestyle Acrobatics at the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy, 2014 and 2015 and the gold medal in 2016. Jamie was also part of the gold medal winning team acrobatic routine from the Salsomaggiore World Pizza Championships in 2011, and marched - [Brian Hernandez - U.S. Pizza Team Director, Batesville, MS.](https://uspizzateam.com/brian-hernandez/) - Brian came on board PMQ Pizza Magazine in October of 2011 as the Director of the USPT and has taken the team to Italy 10 times. In those 12 years, he has filled the roster of this team with quality pizzaiolos, acrobats, and lifelong friends. He loves pizza, playing guitar and singing, relaxing by - ['23 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup Rules & Regulations](https://uspizzateam.com/23gppcrules/) - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD RULES 2023 GALBANI PROFESSIONALE PIZZA CUP & ACROBATIC TRIALS The Culinary category is Non-Traditional. All crust types, styles and ingredients are allowed Two sets of competitors will present pizzas to 2 separate sets of judges. There will be 3 judges per table and a winner from each judge’s table will - [USPT Earns High Honors at World Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-members-earn-high-honors-at-world-pizza-championship/) - The U.S. Pizza Team returned to live competitions at the World Pizza Championships - [The US Pizza Team Collects Precious Metal in Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/the-us-pizza-team-collects-precious-metal-in-vegas/) - Congratulations to all the US Pizza Team members that competed and placed at the ’23 International Pizza Challenge at the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas last week. This team continues to represent the industry with honor and a never-ending fountain of creativity when it comes to pizza recipe design. Thank you for making our sponsors, - [’22 In Review: The Return of the Champions](https://uspizzateam.com/22review/) - With numerous in person events, television appearances, and top scores in international competition, the USPT returned to top form for the 2022 competition season. Attaining gold everywhere from Vegas to Atlantic City and even crowning a new Galbani Cup Champion along the way, the USPT is ready and energized for 2023. Follow the links below - [Newest USPT Members Earn High Honors in International Competition](https://uspizzateam.com/parma2023/) - Fresh flavors, faces and ideas led the pack at this 30-year-old competition. The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) traveled to the 30th edition of the World Pizza Championship (WPC) in Parma, Italy, in search of pizza glory, and they were not disappointed. With a competing team of 12 members from across the USA, the USPT entered - [The US Pizza Team is Seeking a Slice of Glory in Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/parma23/) - Best of luck to the U.S. Pizza Team as they battle for gold at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy, April 18-20! A competing squad of 13 U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) members will journey to Parma, Italy, to face off against 800 pizzaioli from 30-plus countries in the home of Parmesan and prosciutto. USPT - [The USPT Wins at Pizza AND Pasta in Atlantic City](https://uspizzateam.com/22-atlantic-city/) - [Show thumbnails] The USPT members showed up in mass to represent the team and sponsors at the 2022 Pizza & Pasta Norhtheast Pizza Competition in Atlantic City, NJ. Members Cristina Aceves Smith of State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria took 1st Place in Non-Traditional and the Best Roman Style AND Daniel Saccone of Saccone’s - [The US Pizza Team are the Best in Dough](https://uspizzateam.com/22-best-in-dough/) - CONGRATULATIONS to US Pizza Team Captain and Galbani Professionale US Brand Ambassador Michael P. LaMarca of Master Pizza for winning the Best in the Midwest episode of Hulus Best In Dough! Facing off against talented Chicago and Detroit Style pizzaioli, LaMarca brought some flavors from The Land to represent his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. - [Chicago Knows Best at Chicago US Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/22-chicago/) - The '22 Chicago US Pizza Cup The National Pizza & Pasta Show Chicago, IL., Aug. 23-24 The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) and the National Pizza & Pasta Show (NPPS) hosted the 2022 Chicago U.S.Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials (CUSPC) August 24-25 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., and the best pizzaioli - [Local Chicago Pizzeria Wins a Slice of the Pie at National Pizza Competition](https://uspizzateam.com/chicago-pizza-cup/) - Proving no one knows Chicago flavors like Chicago folk, pizzaioli and pizza acrobats vied for glory in the U.S. Pizza Team’s competition at the National Pizza & Pasta Show. The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) and the National Pizza & Pasta Show (NPPS) hosted the 2022 Chicago U.S. Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials (CUSPC) August - [Galbani Pizza Cup Champion Crowned Amidst Chaos of Hurricane Nicole](https://uspizzateam.com/galbani-pizza-cup-champion-crowned-amidst-chaos-of-hurricane-nicole/) - High winds and sideways rain could not keep pizza makers and spinners from across the continental US and beyond from attending the 2022 Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup & Acrobatic Trials (GPPC), Nov. 9-10 at the Orange County Convention Center. Galbani Professionale US, the US Pizza Team and the Pizza Tomorrow Summit hosted this exhilarating event - [The USPT Invades the 2022 Pizza Expo](https://uspizzateam.com/22-pizza-expo/) - The '22 Pizza Expo Las Vegas, NV. March 2022 The US Pizza Team began it's year with a bang at the biggest pizza show in the USA, the Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Host to the International Pizza Challenge and the World Pizza Games, USPT members old and new represented the team in numerous categories - [USPT Cleans House in Atlanta](https://uspizzateam.com/22-apc/) - The '22 Pizza Cook-Off Atlanta Atlanta, GA. May 2022 The USPT was a force to be reckoned with at the Atlanta Pizza Cook-Off May 14th in McDonough, GA. Taking 5 of the 6 finishing places in both the Italian Appetizer and Pizza categories, USPT members, veteran and new alike, using an array of delicious Galbani - [The US Pizza Cup Returns...Register Today!](https://uspizzateam.com/22uspc/) - The East Coast US Pizza Cup November 9-10, 2022 The Pizza Tomorrow Summit, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. - ['22 World Pizza Championships, Parma, Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/22-world-pizza-championships-parma-italy/) - Follow the USPT's adventure at the 2022 World Pizza Championships in Parma Italy! - [The Southern Swag Pizza from Karvelas Pizza Co.](https://uspizzateam.com/the-southern-swag-pizza-from-karvelas-pizza-co/) - Karvelas Pizza Co. serves up a special pizza born out of some of the tastiest flavors we've come across. Southern ingenuity and great products from Galbani® Cheese are a match made Down South! Whether you call it glamorous or not, you'll have to admit it's dang sure delicious. ******** The Southern Swag Pizza 20 oz. - [Vic D'Orio of DiOrio's Pizza wins 2013 Bluegrass Bakeoff](https://uspizzateam.com/vic-dorio-of-diorios-pizza-wins-2013-bluegrass-bakeoff/) - PMQ covers the Bluegrass Bakeoff as D'Orio's Pizza & Pub wins a trip to compete at the World Pizza Championship in Italy with the United States Pizza Team - [Bluegrass Bakeoff 2013](https://uspizzateam.com/bluegrass-bakeoff-2013/) - PMQ Pizza Magazine heads to Lexington, KY to cover the fourth annual Bluegrass Bakeoff, sponsored by PizzaOvens.com and Presto Foods. - [Pizza Spinning Prodigies - Michael and Nicholas Testa](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-spinning-prodigies-michael-and-nicholas-testa/) - Sons of Carmine's Pizza Factory owner Carmine Testa of Jersey City, NJ display their dough-throwing skills. - [United States Pizza Team - 2013 Trials - IBIE Las Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/united-states-pizza-team-2013-trials-ibie-las-vegas/) - The U.S. Pizza Team 2013 Trials were held at the International Baking Industry Expo in Las Vegas. Featuring competitions in Box Folding, Fastest Pie Making, Largest Dough Stretch, and Freestyle Acrobatics. The winner of the Freestyle Acrobatics earned a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team and a free trip to Italy to compete at the 2014 World Pizza Championship in Parma - [Pizza TV's Spotlight on Pasquale's Deli & Pizza, Damascus, MD](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-tvs-spotlight-on-pasquales-deli-pizza-damascus-md/) - PMQ Talks with Pasquale's co-owner and United States Pizza Team member, Patrick Maggi about his pizzeria and background. - [Spotlight on Nima's Pizza: How to market to travel writers with your pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/spotlight-on-nimas-pizza-how-to-market-to-travel-writers-with-your-pizzeria/) - Pizzeria profile of Nima's in Gassville, Arkansas; their unique travel writer marketing opportunity; and their involvement with the U.S. Pizza Team. - [Fastest pizza makers, largest dough stretchers and more at NAPICS](https://uspizzateam.com/fastest-pizza-makers-largest-dough-stretchers-and-more-at-napics/) - Pizzamakers compete in the disciplines of fastest pie making, fastest box folding, and largest dough stretch. A free trip to the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy is at stake for the winner of the Freestyle Acrobatics competition. Find out who will win a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team! - [Who has the best pizza in the SEC?](https://uspizzateam.com/who-has-the-best-pizza-in-the-sec/) - The first Southeastern Pizza Classic was held in Oxford, MS during the annual Oxford Craft Beer and Food Festival. Six pizzerias repesenting SEC towns competed for a free trip to Parma, Italy to compete on the United States Pizza Team at the World Pizza Championship in 2015. - [Slice of Americana picks the best pizza in America!](https://uspizzateam.com/slice-of-americana-picks-the-best-pizza-in-america/) - PMQ hosted an Independence Day culinary contest in their hometown of Oxford, MS. Seventeen pizzaiolos competed for a grand prize free trip to Italy to compete at the World Pizza Championship on the U. S. Pizza Team. - [The Best in the World: The 2014 World Pizza Championships and US Pizza Team](https://uspizzateam.com/the-best-in-the-world-the-2014-world-pizza-championships-and-us-pizza-team/) - The Best In The World: The USPT journeys 5000 miles to test their mettle against the world's best pizza makers. Along the way they bond with like-minded teammates and find a strong team spirit. - [PMQ Spotlight on Mad Mushroom Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/pmq-spotlight-on-mad-mushroom-pizza/) - Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom Pizza in two states and four locations gives advice on marketing, on dealing with a store fire and rebuilding closure, insurance needs and claim process, and how his U.S. Pizza Team experience has helped his business. - [U.S. Pizza Team Wins the Gold in Salsomaggiore, Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-wins-the-gold-in-salsomaggiore-italy/) - See highlights from the Team Acrobatic performance that won the U.S. Pizza Team the gold in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in April 2011, making them the No. 1 pizza team in the world. - [Slideshow of USPT Visit to Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/slideshow-of-uspt-visit-to-italy/) - Follow along on a pictorial slide show as the U.S. Pizza Team visits Italy during April 2011on their way to win the gold at the international competition in Salsomaggiore, Italy. To find out more, pick up the June/July issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine and visit USPizzaTeam.com. - [Jamie Culliton and George Toader, Salsomaggiore '12](https://uspizzateam.com/jamie-culliton-and-george-toader-salsomaggiore-12/) - Jamie Culliton of the U.S. Pizza Team and George Toader use Throw Dough to warm up before acrobatic competitions at the World Championship of Pizza in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in April 2012. - [U.S. Pizza Team: Ambassadors of the American Pie](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-ambassadors-of-the-american-pie/) - After an exciting year of regional and national competitions in 2012, the U.S. Pizza Team sets its sights on the upcoming World Pizza Championship, the "Super Bowl of pizza," to be held in April in Parma, Italy. - [U.S. Pizza Team: 2012 World Pizza Championship, Salsomaggiore Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-2012-world-pizza-championship-salsomaggiore-italy/) - Highlights from the United States Pizza Team competing at the 2012 World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy. The U.S. Pizza Team competed in both culinary and acrobatic. - [PMQ Extra - Fun in Italy with the US Pizza Team](https://uspizzateam.com/pmq-extra-fun-in-italy-with-the-us-pizza-team/) - Follow along with the U.S. Pizza Team as they break from competition to enjoy exploring the home of pizza! - [The Italian Challenge - U.S. Pizza Team at the 2013 World Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/the-italian-challenge-u-s-pizza-team-at-the-2013-world-pizza-championship/) - The U.S. Pizza Team traveled to Italy in April 2013 to compete in the World Pizza Championship both in culinary and acrobatic competitions. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competition Highlight Reel at the 2013 World Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competition-highlight-reel-at-the-2013-world-pizza-championship/) - Highlight reel of the U.S. Pizza Team in Parma, Italy - 2013 - [The Lady in Waiting Pizza Feat. Galbani Cheese](https://uspizzateam.com/the-lady-in-waiting-pizza-feat-galbani-cheese/) - Hello and welcome to the Pizza Kitchen! I’m your host Brian Hernandez and today we are celebrating National Pizza Month! I bet you thought we forgot about it, but nope. Instead, we were taking our time to bring you passionte pizza people something very special with a little help from our good friends and US - [Congratulations On Your Registration!](https://uspizzateam.com/vuspc21confirm/) - Thank you for registering for the 2021 Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup! You will be contacted soon, but feel free to contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 317-460-8510 any time. Text if no answer. GOOD LUCK AND PIZZA TO THE PEOPLE! Pizza...Passion...Perfection... - [U.S. Pizza Team Takes Gold in World Pizza Games](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-at-expo-21/) - Jamie Culliton won first place in the Freestyle Acrobatics competition and fourth place in the Pan division for his Detroit Style Pistach-I-Dew pizza. Giovanni Labbate of Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza claimed first place for the Mid-America region in the Traditional division. Related: Learn more about how to join the U.S. Pizza Team! The world - [2017 West Coast Pizza Trials Wrap Up](https://uspizzateam.com/2017-west-coast-pizza-trials-wrap-up/) - [U.S. Pizza Team - Slice of Americana 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-slice-of-americana-2015/) - The USPT held an all-American competition on July 4, 2015 in PMQ Pizza Magazine's hometown of Oxford, MS to celebrate Independence day! The winner would receive a free trip to compete on the US Pizza Team in international competition. - [2014 USPT Athletic Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/fall-acrobatic-competition-with-the-u-s-pizza-team-national-pizza-trials/) - Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, TN. hosted the 2014 US PT Athletic Trials. Pizzathletes competed in the disciplines of Fastest Pie Making, Largest Dough Stretch, and Fastest Box Folding. - [2014 World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-world-pizza-championships/) - The U.S. Pizza Team traveled to Parma, Italy in April of 2014 to compete in the World Pizza Championships - [2014 USPT Culinary Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-southeast-uspt-culinary-trials/) - U.S. Pizza Team and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in Downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee held the inaugural National Pizza Trials on Dec. 11. The first-place winner from the traditional culinary pizza competition wins a grand prize trip to Italy. Teams will compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy in May 2015. Flour for the National - [Hog Heaven Rules Ohio: Panino's Pizza Wins at Pizza Pizzazz!](https://uspizzateam.com/hog-heaven-rules-ohio-paninos-pizza-wins-at-pizza-pizzazz/) - Lenny Rago, owner of Panino's Pizza in Evanston, IL. did the U.S. Pizza Team proud and took first place at the 2018 Pizza Pizzazz competition at the NAPICS show in Columbus, OH. - [2018 Midwest US Pizza Cup Gluten Free Results](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-midwest-us-pizza-cup-gluten-free-results/) - New Members are named for the USPT and a tie for 3rd in the Gluten Free category at the 2018 Midwest US Pizza Cup. - [2018 Midwest US Pizza Cup Classico Results](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-midwest-us-pizza-cup-classico-results/) - [New USPT Members Crowned at the 2018 West Coast Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/new-uspt-members-crowned-at-the-2018-west-coast-pizza-cup/) - Find out about the USPT's newest Premiere Member and the 2018 West Coast US Pizza Cup. - [2018 Beast of the Northeast! New Members Crowned in USPT Competition](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-beast-of-the-northeast-new-members-crowned-in-uspt-competition/) - Pizzaioli from across the nation converged on the Northeast to see who the true Pizza Beast is. - [Galbani Professionale U.S. Champ David Conti at the World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/galbani-professionale-u-s-champ-david-conti-at-the-world-pizza-championships/) - David Conti, owner of red Planet Pizza & BBQ in Ansonia, CT talks about Italy, Galbani Cheese and competition! - [CNN Covers the Road to Italy for the USPT](https://uspizzateam.com/cnn-covers-the-road-to-italy-for-the-uspt-2/) - Gearing up for Italy in 2003, CNN covers preliminary trials and the road leading up to the World Pizza Championships for the U.S. Pizza Team! - [Brenz Pizza Co. Gets Back-To-Back Wins in Pizza Pizzazz Competition](https://uspizzateam.com/brenz-pizza-co-gets-back-to-back-wins-in-pizza-pizzazz-competition-2/) - Pizza was a big part of the revamped Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio this year, with PMQ Pizza Magazine as the official media partner, along with a seminar by Smart Pizza Marketing's Bruce Irving, demos and contests by the U.S. Pizza Team, and the annual Pizza Pizzazz competition, hosted by the Ohio - [Jason Samosky Wins 3rd Place in Shanghai International Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/jason-samosky-wins-3rd-place-in-shanghai-international-pizza-championship-2/) - A delegation of 4 Premiere USPT members traveled across the ocean to represent the United States in fierce competition at the 2016 Shanghai International Pizza Championship this November. Amongst the American pizziaolos was Jason Samosky of Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria in Valley City, OH. In his first trip to the Far East, Jason did - [U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatics at NAPICS](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-acrobatics-at-napics-3/) - The U.S. Pizza Team competed for a trip to Italy for the acrobatics at NAPICS in Columbus, Ohio this year. Pizza athletes came from across the Midwest and beyond to vie for first place and title of best in the Midwest! - [Panino's Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-midwest-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials-2016-3/) - Panino's in Evanston, Il. held the Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials for the U.S. Pizza Team Monday, June 13th. - [24° Campionato Mondiale della Pizza 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/24-campionato-mondiale-della-pizza-2015/) - 25 - 26 - 27 maggio 2015, Parma - Italia - [The USPT Feeds Joey Chestnut and MrBeast](https://uspizzateam.com/the-uspt-feeds-joey-chestnut-and-mrbeast/) - Salvatore Passalacqua, U.S. Pizza Team member and owner of Marabella Old World Pizza in Greenville, NC. helped World Record Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut beat MrBeast and his team of YouTubers in a competition to eat the worlds largest slice! At 6 feet long and weighing in at 9 pounds, this ain't your Grandaddy's slice of - [Virtual Acrobatic Spinning Championship Live Reveal!](https://uspizzateam.com/vapsc/) - Congratulations to the finalists for the 2021 Virtual Acrobatic Pizza Spinning Championships! We had a great response to this event, but had to pick only a handful to compete for the title of the '21 Virtual Acrobatic Spinning Champion. The Top 7 '21 Virtual Acrobatic Pizza Spinning Championship Finalists: Pablo Gil - Pizzeria Lorena, - [Gail's Pizza Parties brings the fun to you!](https://uspizzateam.com/gails-pizza-parties-brings-the-fun-to-you/) - Gail's Pizza Parties is making headlines in the the Memphis area with New Haven inspired pies! USPT Member and Galbani Professionale Ambassador Gail Wallenta Churinetz, owner of Gail's Pizza Parties is bringing the party to you with her with her unique blend of New Haven and Southern inspired recipes, all presented on a pizza, made - [State of Mind wins Inaugural Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup!](https://uspizzateam.com/state-of-mind-public-house-wins-inaugural-virtual-u-s-pizza-cup/) - Everyone knows the saying, “You eat with your eyes. The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) proved the mantra this October when it hosted the inaugural Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup (VUSPC), an event that was welcomed with astounding enthusiasm from pizza makers across the nation. Twenty-eight competitors from all corners of the country submitted pictures and recipes - [PMQ Live Update with Megan Jones-Holt, Market Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/pmq-live-update-with-megan-jones-holt-market-pizza/) - [Luigi Primo, Professional Pizza Wrestler, Party World Rasslin' League](https://uspizzateam.com/luigi-primo-professional-pizza-wrestler-party-world-rasslin-league/) - Putting the Smackdown with Pizza! Commissioner of the Party World Rasslin’ League, Chris Monica, talks about the pizzacentric wrestling superstar Luigi Primo and his meteoric rise to fame. Monica and Primo will also talk about how in person events can help any operation gain attention and sales! - [Tips from the Team with Patrick Maggi](https://uspizzateam.com/patrick-maggi-tips-from-the-team/) - Moving forward in 2021 with mobile success! Owner of Maggi's Pizza & Subs Damascus, Blues Pizza Truck, Blues BBQ Co. and U.S. Pizza Team member Patrick Maggi will talk about the differences in navigating the pandemic for mobile units vs. brick & mortars. Maggi will also talk about how to maintain a successful mobile operation - [2020 Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup LIVE Reveal](https://uspizzateam.com/2020-virtual-u-s-pizza-cup-live-reveal/) - ['20 Virtual U.S. Pizza Cup: All Submissions!](https://uspizzateam.com/20-virtual-u-s-pizza-cup-all-submissions/) - Click on Image to see Competitor Name and Pizzeria!! - [Panino's Pizza, 786 Degrees and Fiamme Pizza Napoletana win gold and a trip to Italy in the U.S. Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-pizza-786-degrees-and-fiamme-pizza-napoletana-win-gold-and-a-trip-to-italy-in-the-u-s-pizza-team-western-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials/) - The International Baking Industry Expo show in Las Vegas held court to the largest turn out for the U.S Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials October 8-11, 2016. 5 competitors in total descended upon the Las Vegas Convention Center for a chance to grab gold, bragging rights, and a trip to the World Pizza - [2019 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup Wrap Up Video](https://uspizzateam.com/2019-west-coast-u-s-pizza-cup-wrap-up-video/) - In case you missed all the pizza slingin' action live and in person, here is a first row seat to the 2019 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup! Sponsored by Galbani Professionale, Dominic's Italian Restaurant in Oceanside, CA., and the USPT, pizzaioli came from across the nation to vie for the best tasting pizza. California flavors - [Dreams of Parma Shine Through in the Golden State](https://uspizzateam.com/dreams-of-parma-shine-through-in-the-golden-state/) - West Coast pizzaioli defend their region in fierce U.S. Pizza Cup battle on the harbor. Galbani Professionale names 2020 Platinum USPT Member Pizzaioli from up and down the West Coast and beyond converged on Oceanside, Calif., for the 2019 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup, held on Dec. 9. Hosted by Dominic’s Italian Restaurant, Galbani - ['19 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/19-west-coast-u-s-pizza-cup/) - Hosted by Dominic's Italian restaurant, Galbani and the USPT, the 2019 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup saw the West Coast's best defend their surf 'n' turf against a handful of Southwestern, Midwestern and East Coast interlopers! In the end, the West Coast was triumphant, and the 2020 Galbani Platinum Member was chosen to represent Glabani, - [The U.S. Pizza Team Battles International Pizzaioli For Top Honors](https://uspizzateam.com/the-u-s-pizza-team-battles-international-pizzaioli-for-top-honors/) - American pizzas rank in the top 10 in European Pizza Championship Members of the U.S. Pizza Team recently competed in the European Pizza Championship, held Nov. 14 at the European Pizza and Pasta Show in London, England. Facing off against 39 competitors from six countries, the USPT brought their best pizza recipes to this international - [European Pizza Championship 2019](https://uspizzateam.com/european-pizza-championship-2019/) - Members of the U.S. Pizza Team traveled to London to compete against the best pizzas in Europe! Members that competed included: Dave Sommers, Mad Mushroom, West Lafayette, Ind. Gino Rago, Panino's Pizza, Chicago Bruno Brunetti, Panino's Pizza, Chicago Patrick Maggi, Maggi's Pizza, Damascus, Md. Michael Reyes-Casanova, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine, Virginia Beach, Va. Michael Athanasopoulos, - [Maryland Local Wins Big at the 2019 Northeast U.S. Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/maryland-local-wins-big-at-the-2019-northeast-u-s-pizza-cup/) - The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) hosted the 2019 Northeast U.S. Pizza Cup on Monday, August 26, at the Pizza University & Culinary Arts Center in Beltsville, Maryland. With the help of Marra Forni and the Pizza University, the USPT sought out the best pizza-making talent to represent the United States at the European Pizza & - [2019 Northeast U.S. Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/2019-northeast-u-s-pizza-cup/) - Take a still photo tour through all the pizza making action at the 2019 Northeast U.S. Pizza Cup. Too bad Taste-O-Vision isn't up and running yet. We're working on that. All photos by Khaleed Robinson - [Virginian pizzaiolo spins his way to European competition](https://uspizzateam.com/virginian-pizzaiolo-spins-his-way-to-european-competition/) - Ynot Italian pizza acrobat wins a trip to compete in London The United States Pizza Team (USPT), PMQ Pizza Magazine, Go Live Sports Cast and Colony Foods sponsored the Summer Acrobatic Trials at the 2019 New England Pizza Conference in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Tuesday, June 25th. Pizza athletes from around New England and beyond converged to - [Watch the 2019 USPT Summer Acrobatic Trials on ESPN3 here!](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-summer-acrobatic-trials-watch-live-on-espn-3-today-tuesday-june-25th/) - CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE SUMMER TRIALS The USPT held it's 2019 Summer Acrobatic Trials in Haverhill, MA. June 25th at 1 pm EST. Tune in to ESPN 3 to relive all the stretching spinning and speed that make up the pizza athletic world. Categories were Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker, Fastest Box Folder - [USPT Wins Gold at the 2019 World Pizza Championships!](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-wins-gold-at-the-world-pizza-championships/) - U.S. Pizza Team member Scott Volpe takes First Place in Freestyle Acrobatics The United States Pizza Team (USPT) returned to the “Food Valley” of Italy, Parma, to compete in the 28th Edition of the World Pizza Championships. With a number of first-time competitors on the world stage and seasoned USPT veterans, the hopes were high - [American Champion Spins her way to London at the Spring Acrobatic Trials!](https://uspizzateam.com/american-champion-spins-her-way-to-london-at-the-spring-acrobatic-trials/) - Tara Hattan wows the judges to earn a trip to Europe (Click here to see full gallery) The United States Pizza Team (USPT), PMQ Pizza Magazine, Go Live Sports Cast and Sofo Foods sponsored the Spring Acrobatic Trials at the 2019 Sofo Signature Showcase in Toledo, Ohio Sunday, April 28th. Dough acrobats from around the - [2019 USPT Spring Acrobatic Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/2019-uspt-spring-acrobatic-trials/) - Catch all the flour-flying action in this spectacular photo gallery! - [World Pizza Championships 2019](https://uspizzateam.com/world-pizza-championships-2019/) - The U.S. Pizza Team's Adventures at the 2019 World Pizza Championships. - [2019 Winter USPT Acrobatic Trials Broadcast Live on ESPN 3](https://uspizzateam.com/winter-uspt-acrobatic-trials-19/) - Scott Volpe of Tucson, Arizona-based Fiamme Pizza claimed the first-place trophy in the dough-spinning Freestyle Acrobatics category of the U.S. Pizza Team’s Acrobatic Trials, held Monday, Jan. 14, at the Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio. The USPT event has become an annual tradition in Columbus, but this year’s edition had a new wrinkle: For - [ESPN3 to Air 2019 USPT Acrobatic Trials Jan. 14th, 12pm EST](https://uspizzateam.com/espn3-to-air-2019-uspt-acrobatic-trials-jan-14th-12pm-est/) - Thanks to a new partnership between PMQ Pizza Magazine and Go Live Sports Cast, this year’s U.S. Pizza Team Athletic Trials will be broadcast for the first time on the ESPN networks at 12 p.m. (ET), Monday, January 14. ESPN3 will have the complete coverage live. The competition takes place at the Mid-America Restaurant Expo - [USPT Member Places in Top Ten at the World Food Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-member-places-in-top-ten-at-the-world-food-championships/) - Forty competitors from all culinary backgrounds reported to the Kitchen Arena at the World Food Championships (WFC) in Orange Beach, Alabama, to compete in the Bacon World Championships (BWC). The WFC is a plethora of cooking and baking competitions held over a five-day period, ranging from Barbecue, Burgers and Chicken, to Seafood, Chili and Desserts. - [Winning is a West Coast State of Mind at the USPT Northeast Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/winning-pizza-competitions-is-a-west-coast-state-of-mind-at-the-u-s-pizza-cup-northeast-trials/) - Nineteen pizza makers from across the country trekked to Valley City, Ohio at the beginning of November to prove they are the best in the nation at the U.S. Pizza Team’s 2018 U.S. Pizza Cup Northeast Trials. Competing in a “traditional” category, all competitors were limited to two out of five traditional toppings, plus their - [2018 U.S. Pizza Cup Northeast Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-u-s-pizza-cup-northeast-trials/) - [USPT Takes Spain by Storm with Hemp Seed Crust](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-takes-spain-by-storm-with-hemp-seed-crust/) - U.S. Pizza Team takes high rankings at the Spanish Pizza Championship with hemp seed pizza Granada, Spain, October 8, 2018—Culinary Coach of the U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) took second place in the Spanish Pizza Championship, held on October 8 in Granada, Spain, while four other USPT members finished in the top 10. Gino Rago of - [2018 U.S. Pizza Cup Northeast Trials, November 4th, Valley City, OH.](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-uspc-ne/) - The 2018 U.S. Pizza Cup Northeast Trials will take place on November 4th at Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria in Valley City, OH. There will be 25 available slots to compete. Grand Prize will be a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team as a Premiere Member and an all-expense paid trip to compete in the World Pizza - [Panino's Makes the List!](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-makes-the-list/) - Panino's Pizza Chicago, Steve Dolinksy, Pizza City USA, Gino Rago, Lenny Rago, Bruno Brunetti, U.S. Pizza Team, World Pizza Championships, Parma Italy, World Pizza Challenge - [2018 West Coast Pizza Cup Crowns New Galbani Professionale Champ](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-west-coast-pizza-cup-finds-new-members-for-the-uspt-crowns-new-galbani-professionale-champ/) - Oceanside, Calif., August 28, 2018—The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT), sponsored by PMQ Pizza Magazine, continues its search for the best pizzaioli in the country. Pizza-making talent from across the United States competed at the 2018 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup, hosted by Dominic’s Italian Restaurant. The two-day event hosted 10 competitors each day in both - [Pizzaioli from across the country head to the West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup!](https://uspizzateam.com/wcuspc/) - The second West Coast Pizza Cup combines sun, surf and great ‘za to crown 2 new Pizza Champions Oceanside, CA. August 27, 2018 — Fourteen pizzaioli will head like a flock of seagulls to Oceanside, CA. to compete in the 2018 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup August 27-28. Dominic’s Italian Restaurant and the U.S - [2018 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-west-coast-u-s-pizza-cup/) - The U.S. Pizza Cup drew pizza makers from across nation to see who has the chops to compete in Italy! - [Michael Reyes-Casanova Romances the Crowd and wins a trip to Italy!](https://uspizzateam.com/michael-reyes-casanova-romances-the-crowd-and-wins-a-trip-to-italy/) - The U.S. Pizza Team held its 2018 Winter Athletic Trials at the Mid-America Restaurant Expo. Pizza athletes from coast to coast came together to vie for the title of best in the midwest. Events included the Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker, Fastest Box Folder and the ever-impressive Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. First place in Freestyle - [2018 Midwest U.S. Pizza Cup, June 19th-20th in Chicago, Ill.](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-midwest-u-s-pizza-cup/) - The 2018 Midwest U.S. Pizza Cup will be held June 19th-20th at the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy, 1970 University Lane, Lisle, Ill. Hosted by Panino's Pizza, The North American Pizza and Culinary Academy and the U.S. Pizza Team. - [2108 Midwest U.S. Pizza Cup](https://uspizzateam.com/2108-midwest-u-s-pizza-cup/) - The 2018 Midwest U.S. Pizza Cup was held at the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy in Lisle, Ill. 23 competitors from across the country converged to see who was the best on both Classico and Gluten-Free categories. Winners for the events are as follows Classico: 1st Place (tie) - Gianni Gallucci, Forno Rosso and - [Unprecedented Ties in the Midwest U.S. Pizza Cup sends 3 Pizzaioli to Italy!](https://uspizzateam.com/unprecedented-ties-in-the-midwest-u-s-pizza-cup-sends-3-pizzaioli-to-italy/) - The U.S. Pizza Cup Gets Dominated by the Sunshine State and the Windy City Lisle Ill., June 21st, 2018 — Twenty-three pizzaioli from across the United States flocked to the U.S. Pizza Cup at the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy. The U.S. Pizza Cup, consisting of a two day competition with both Classico and - [Scott Volpe Takes Silver at the World Pizza Championships in Parma](https://uspizzateam.com/scott-volpe-takes-silver-at-world-pizza-championship-in-parma/) - U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) member Scott Volpe won the silver medal in the Freestyle Acrobatics category at the World Pizza Championship in Italy this week. The owner of Fiamme Pizzeria Napoletana in Tucson, Ariz., Volpe, in his second trip to Parma as a member of the USPT, earned the second-place finish after three days of - [2018 World Pizza Championships U.S. Pizza Team](https://uspizzateam.com/2018-world-pizza-championships-u-s-pizza-team/) - [USPT Gears up for World Pizza Championships in Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-gears-up-for-world-pizza-championships-in-italy/) - The invasion of Italy begins! Members of the U.S. Pizza Team have descended on Parma for the 2018 World Pizza Championship. Follow leading American pizzaioli like Sean Dempsey of Dempsey's Brewery, Gino Rago of Panino's Pizza, and Dan Ucello of Flo's Pizzeria as they shop the local markets for ingredients, sample some amazing prosciutto and - [The USPT Battles for Pizza Greatness in Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/the-uspt-battles-for-pizza-greatness-in-italy/) - The battle for international pizza supremacy begins! Members of the U.S. Pizza Team have descended on Parma for the 2018 World Pizza Championship. Follow leading American pizzaioli like Sean Dempsey of Dempsey's Brewery and Bradley Corbin of Sloopy's Sports Cafe as they produce their best pies vying for a world championship. - [Scott Volpe takes Silver in Freestyle at the World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/scott-volpe-takes-silver-in-freestyle-at-the-world-pizza-championships/) - The scores are all tallied, and the U.S. Pizza Team performed admirably at the World Pizza Championship. In the always-exciting Freestyle Acrobatics, Scott Volpe was able to claim silver for the USA. - [Lenny Rago Takes Home 1st Place for Panino's Pizza at Pizza Pizzazz!](https://uspizzateam.com/lenny-rago-takes-home-1st-place-for-paninos-pizza-at-pizza-pizzazz/) - Up against 39 other contestants, U.S. Pizza Team member Lenny Rago of Chicago's Panino's Pizza took home the $5,000 first place grand prize yesterday with his "Hog Heaven" pizza at the Pizza Pizzazz Culinary Competition. Held during the Mid-America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, Ohio, the Pizza Pizzazz contest invites 40 pizzeria operators to bring their - [Pizza with a Purpose: USPT Helps Hurricane Victims](https://uspizzateam.com/pizza-with-a-purpose/) - Hurricane Harvey is sweeping through the gulf coast of Texas releasing record levels of rainfall on the Lonestar State, displacing tens of thousand from their homes and destroying property. The U.S. Pizza Team has felt the urge, like so many other great people in this country, to do what we can to help out those - [USPT's Michael LaMarca Wins Gold At Chinese Pizza Championship!](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-teams-michael-lamarca-wins-gold-at-chinese-pizza-championship/) - BY DANIEL LEE PEREA Michael LaMarca, the CEO of Northern Ohio’s Master Pizza franchise, and captain of the United States Pizza Team competed for the third straight year in the Chinese Pizza Championship. The third time proved to be the charm, as LaMarca took home a first place finish with a Detroit style version - [Sloopy’s Sports Café wins big at the NEGPT!](https://uspizzateam.com/sloopys-sports-cafe-wins-big-at-the-northeast-gourmet-pizza-trials/) - Fresh from a break in competing, Brad Corbin returns to prove he’s still a champion Valley City, OH. – Samosky’s Homestyle Pizzeria was the deciding grounds for the 2017 U.S. Pizza Team Gourmet Pizza Trials. USPT members Jason Samosky and Michael LaMarca took the reins again for the second annual regional event in the Northeast. - [Sloopy's Sports Cafe Returns in Triumphant Fashion in Cleveland!](https://uspizzateam.com/sloopys-sports-cafe-returns-in-triumphant-fashion-in-cleveland/) - After a 2 year hiatus, Brad Corbin of Sloopy's Sports Cafe returns to competing to take first place at the 2017 USPT Northeast Gourmet Pizza Trials. - [2017 USPT Northeast Gourmet Pizza Trials Picture Gallery](https://uspizzateam.com/2017-uspt-northeast-gourmet-pizza-trials/) - [2017 Northeast Gourmet Pizza Trials, Cleveland, OH. Sept. 17th](https://uspizzateam.com/2017-northeast-gourmet-pizza-trials-cleveland-oh-sept-17th/) - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The 2017 Northeast Gourmet Pizza Trials will take place on Sunday, September 17th at Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria. The Grand Prize will be a trip to Italy to compete on the U.S. Pizza Team in the 2018 World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. The competition will be a Gourmet style pizza. All - [$8739.64 Raised For Hurricane Victims!](https://uspizzateam.com/8739-64-raised-for-hurricane-victims/) - Members of the United States Pizza Team (USPT) held a multistate fundraising drive Thursday, September 7, to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. Twenty-four USPT members with a total of 37 locations collectively raised $8,739.64 in the “Pizza with a Purpose” fundraiser. The members donated $2 for every pizza sold in their establishments to the Houston - ["The Wolf" leads the pack at the 2017 West Coast Pizza Trials!](https://uspizzateam.com/the-wolf-leads-the-pack-at-the-2017-west-coast-pizza-trials/) - Oceanside, CA, August 8, 2017 — Pizza talent from across the United States competed at the 2017 U.S. Pizza Team West Coast Pizza Trials, hosted by Dominic’s Italian Restaurant on August 8, 2017. 20 pizzaioli vied for the top prize of a trip to Parma, Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championship in April - [2017 West Coast Pizza Trials Pics](https://uspizzateam.com/2017-west-coat-pizza-trials-pics/) - Michael Athanasopoulos of The Lamb and Wolf took home the top honors and a trip to Italy at the 2017 U.S. Pizza Team west Coast Trials with a sausage and pepper pie. The Iron Chef People's Choice prize went to Leah Scurto of Pizza my Heart in the Bay area. Hosted at Dominic's - [2017 West Coast Culinary Trials Presented by Dominic's Italian Restaurant, Oceanside, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/2017wct/) - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE 2017 WEST COAST TRIALS Date: Tuesday, August 8th, 2017, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Dominic's Italian Restaurant, 268 Harbor Drive S., Oceanside, CA 92054 Cost: Traditional competition, $125/competitor "Iron Pizzaiolo People's Choice" competition, FREE Open Invite (20 max): 1 competitor per pizzeria location Top Prize: Trip to the 2018 - [2017 World Pizza Championships, Parma, Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/2017-world-pizza-championships-parma-italy/) - Woohoo - [Bruno Brunetti - Panino's Pizza, Chicago, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/bruno-brunetti-paninos-pizza-chicago-il/) - [Constantino Anezinos, Zorba's Pizza, Millbrae, CA., Affiliate Member](https://uspizzateam.com/constantino-anezinos-zorbas-pizza-millbrae-ca-affiliate-member/) - [Leonardo Rago - Panino's Pizzeria, Evanston, IL](https://uspizzateam.com/leonardo-rago-paninos-pizzeria-evanston-il/) - [Dan Uccello, Flo's Pizzeria, Grand Rapids, MI.](https://uspizzateam.com/dan-uccello-flo-pizzeria-grand-rapids-mi/) - [Anthony Gordon, Casa Ristorante Italiano, Ft. Wayne, IN.](https://uspizzateam.com/anthony-gordon-casa-ristorante-italiano-ft-wayne-in/) - [Massimo Mannino - Nino's Cucina Italiana, Greenville, NC](https://uspizzateam.com/massimo-mannino-ninos-cucina-italiana-greenville-nc/) - [Jamie Culliton, U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic Coach, St. Petersberg, FL.](https://uspizzateam.com/jamie-culliton-u-s-pizza-team-acrobatic-coach-st-petersberg-fl/) - [Kyle Rosch, Brenz Pizza / Il Forno, Chapel Hill, NC., Affiliate Member](https://uspizzateam.com/kyle-rosch-brenz-pizza-il-forno-chapel-hill-nc-affiliate-member/) - [Alex Garcia, Flo's Pizzeria, Grand Rapids, MI.](https://uspizzateam.com/alex-garcia-flos-pizzeria-grand-rapids-mi/) - [Dave Sommers, Mad Mushroom, West Lafayette, IN., Team Acrobatic Coordinator](https://uspizzateam.com/dave-sommers-mad-mushroom-west-lafayette-in-team-acrobatic-coordinator/) - [Gino Rago, Panino's Pizza, Chicago, IL.](https://uspizzateam.com/gino-rago-paninos-pizza-chicago-il/) - Gino Rago of Panino's Pizza, Chicago, IL. Hype video for the 2017 World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy - [Ali Haider, 786°, Sun Valley, CA.](https://uspizzateam.com/ali-haider-786-sun-valley-ca/) - [The U.S. Pizza Team "Delivers" at the World Pizza Championships!](https://uspizzateam.com/the-u-s-pizza-team-delivers-at-the-world-pizza-championships/) - Parma, Italy, May 8-10, 2017 — The U.S. Pizza Team has returned from Italy with the highest honor for American Pizza at The World Pizza Championships. The USPT traveled to Parma with a crew of 19 competitors this year, some brand new to the world of international pizza competition, and some veterans of numerous - [U.S. Pizza Team Winter Athletic Competition Jan. 30th, 2017](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-winter-athletic-competition/) - Come compete in the U.S. Pizza Team Winter Athletic Competition, Jan. 30th, 2017, at the Mid America Restaurant Expo in Columbus, OH! Pit your speed and prowess against some of the best pizza athletes in the biz! Events will include the Largest Dough Stretch, the Fastest Pie Maker, and Fastest Box Folder! Register today at - [Winter Acrobatic Trials, NAPICS 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/winter-acrobatic-trials-napics-2015/) - Freestyle Acrobatics Name Store Score out of 100 Bradley Johnson Mellow Mushroom, Chattanooga, TN. 92.5 Scott Volpe Fiamme Pizza Napoletana, Tuscon, AZ. 84.5 Jacob Bens Ramundo's Pizzeria, Cinncinati OH. 65.5 Fastest Pie Maker Name Store Score in minutes Place Rick Wheeler Mad Mushroom, Lafayette, IN. 1.2167 1 Bradley Johnson Mellow Mushroom, Chattanooga, TN. - [Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials Scores 2016, Las Vegas, NV.](https://uspizzateam.com/western-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials-scores/) - Classico: Out of possible 400 points Name Store Score Place Ali Haider 786 Degrees, Sun Valley, CA. 359 1 Giovanni Labbate Bricks Woodfired Pizza & Café, Wheaton, IL. 355 2 Massimo Manino Nino's, Geenville, NC. 344 3 Gino Rago Panino's Pizza, Park Ridge, IL. 344 3 Gluten Free: Out of possible 300 points Name - [USPT Acrobatic Trials, Orlando 2012](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-acrobatic-trials-orlando-2012/) - American Pizza Championship: Name Store Place Bradley Corbin Sloopy's Sports Café, Lakeside, OH. 1 David Smith Pizza Palace, Emporium, PA. 2 Drew Sassi Pizzaeria DaVinci, Killingworth, CT. 3 Freestyle Acrobatics: Name Store Score Place Ryan LaRose Leone's, Columbus, OH. 45.33 1 Jamie Culliton Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 42.67 2 Ryan Kubil Grimaldi's. Ft. Myers, FL. - [Ryan LaRose of Leone's in Columbus, OH. wins first place and a trip to Italy at the SoFo Pizza Expo](https://uspizzateam.com/4040-2/) - A former U.S. Pizza Team member capped his comeback to the world pizza stage by winning the Sofo Foods culinary competition in Columbus, Ohio, with a Shitake mushroom-laced winning entry. Ryan LaRose, co-owner of Columbus-based Leone’s Pizza beat out four other chefs at the 2016 Sofo Foods Summit September 18, earning a trip to Parma, Italy, - [Winners Turn Heads with Astonishing Culinary and Acrobatic Skills at the U.S. Pizza Team Western Trials in Las Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/winners-turn-heads-with-astonishing-culinary-and-acrobatic-skills-at-the-u-s-pizza-team-western-trials-in-las-vegas/) - Las Vegas, Oct. '16 - The International Baking Industry Expo show in Las Vegas held court to the largest turn out for the U.S Pizza Team Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials October 8-11, 2016. 25 competitors in total descended upon the Las Vegas Convention Center for a chance to grab gold, bragging rights, and a - [Win your trip to Italy at the USPT Western Culinary and Acrobatic Trials at IBIE in Las Vegas, October 8-11, 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/western-trials/) - IBIE, PMQ and Groupon U.S. Pizza Team October 8-11, 2016 Las Vegas Convention Center REGISTER HERE! In October 2016, more than 20,000 baking professionals from every segment of the grain-based market will converge in Las Vegas for the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade event of the year. Now more than ever, the Baking Expo™ - [3 Time Pizza Champ Claims a 4th Title in Chicago at Panino's Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials!](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-midwest-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials/) - Panino's Pizza in Evanston, IL held the Groupon U.S. Pizza Team's Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials Monday, June 13th. This event drew pizzaiolos and pizza athletes from around the country to compete for the title of Best in the Midwest, a spot on the Groupon U.S. Pizza Team and a grand prize of a trip - [Panino's Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-midwest-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials-2016/) - ST_Logo - high def - [U.S. Pizza Team visits Acqu'e E Sale in Sorrento to learn from a master.](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-visits-acque-e-sale-in-sorrento-to-learn-from-a-master/) - The Groupon U.S. Pizza Team joined world-renowned pizzaiolo Antonino Esposito at his restaurant on the Mediterranean Sea for a special event titled "Quattro Mani.". 60 guests, mostly journalists, were invited to dine on an array of both traditional Italian pizzas and several American styles made by Esposito, his staff, and U.S. Pizza Team members - [Midwest U.S. Pizza Team Culinary and Acrobatic Trials June 13th, Evanston, Il. at Panino's Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/midwest-u-s-pizza-team-culinary-and-acrobatic-trials/) - Click HERE to register for events! The U.S. Pizza Team will be holding it's Midwest Culinary and Acrobatic Trials at Panino's Pizza in Evanston, Il. Monday June 13th, 2016 (1968 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202). Events will include a culinary trial, Freestyle Acrobatics, Fastest Pie Maker and Largest Dough Stretch . Prizes will include trips to - [Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Heads to World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy in 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-pizza-team-heads-to-world-pizza-championships-in-parma-italy-in-2016/) - The Groupon U.S. Pizza Team will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 25th annual World Pizza Championships April 9-15th, 2016. Seats are avail;able in our entourage. If interested in competing or just tagging along, please contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481 x129. For the past 6 years the Groupon U.S.P.T. - [Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Brings Back Gold From World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy!!!!](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-pizza-team-brings-back-gold-from-world-pizza-championships-in-parma-italy/) - After finishing second two consecutive years in acrobatics at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy, Groupon U.S. Pizza Team member Jamie Culliton of St. Petersburg, Florida, struck gold in 2016. Culliton was leading the field going into the finals and dazzled the judges on Wednesday, clinching the the U.S. victory. Dancing and spinning - [USPT Visits Parma, Italy for the 25th Annual World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/culliton-of-uspt-wins-gold-at-world-pizza-championship/) - Jamie Culliton flies high to take gold in acrobatics with Maroon 5-tuned performance. After finishing second two consecutive years in acrobatics at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy, Groupon U.S. Pizza Team member Jamie Culliton of St. Petersburg, Florida, struck gold in 2016. Culliton was leading the field going into the finals and dazzled the judges - [World Pizza Championships, Parma, Italy 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/world-pizza-championships-parma-italy-2016/) - [Northeast Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Trials, Cleveland, OH. 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/northeast-groupon-u-s-pizza-team-trials-cleveland-oh/) - [Groupon U.S.P.T. Acrobatic Trials in Columbus, OH., Jan 24-25, 2016](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-p-t-acrobatic-trials-in-columbus-oh-jan-24-25-2016/) - The Groupon U.S. Pizza Team will be holding it's annual winter trials at the NAPICS (North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show) in Columbus, OH. January 24-25. Events will include Freestyle Acrobatics, Fastest Pie Maker, Largest Dough Stretch and Fastest Boxfolder. Entry into any event gains you access to the entire show as well as - [Southeast Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Trials, Chattanooga, TN. 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/southeast-groupon-u-s-pizza-team-trials-chattanooga-tn-2015/) - [Groupon U.S. Pizza Team gains new members at NAPICS](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-pizza-team-gains-new-members-at-napics/) - Volpe, co-owner of Fiamme Pizza Napoletana in Tucson, Arizona, took top honors in freestyle acrobatics--one of the Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Winter Trials competitions along with Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Fastest Box Folder. Volpe, 24, finished second in razor’s-edge results at 2015’s Columbus spinoff. “I feel very excited that all my hard work after last year’s competition - [2016 Acrobatic Trials NAPICS](https://uspizzateam.com/2016-acrobatic-trials-napics/) - [Rago's Win Again in Chattanooga!](https://uspizzateam.com/ragos-win-again-in-chattanooga/) - Chicago’s Gino Rago wins “Best Pizza” in Southeast Pizza Trials Chattanooga, TN. - The second annual Southeast Pizza Competition at Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee, ended with an unprecedented tie-breaking “bake-off” between Traditional Category winner Gino Rago and Gourmet champion Jason Samosky. Rago - [Living the Pizza Dream at the World Pizza Championships](https://uspizzateam.com/living-the-pizza-dream-at-the-world-pizza-championships-2/) - The U.S. Pizza Team travels to Parma Italy to take on the world at the World Pizza Championship. See who medaled and who learned more about their beloved craft. - [North East Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/north-east-groupon-u-s-pizza-team-trials/) - Chicago’s Lenny Rago wins “Best Pizza in America” Chicago’s Lenny Rago from Via Pizzeria 1-2-3 and his brother Gino Rago from Panino's Pizzeria took home 1st and 2nd place respectively for the "Best Pizza in America" at the Groupon United States Pizza Team Northeast National Pizza Trials Oct. 26. The event took place at Master - [Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Members Enjoy Chinese Adventure](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-pizza-team-members-enjoy-chinese-adventure/) - 4 Groupon U.S. Pizza Team members travel to China for the 10th annual International Chinese Pizza Championships and bring home silver and bronze! - [Your Pie Founder Wins Spot on Groupon USPT With Peachy Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/your-pie-founder-wins-spot-on-groupon-uspt-with-peachy-pizza/) - The 2015 Sofo Foods Expo, held in Atlanta Oct. 4, was just peachy for an Athens, Georgia-based pizza entrepreneur and five of the nation’s top online ordering companies. Drew French, founder and owner of the Your Pie chain, crafted the winning pie in the 2015 Pizzaiolo Ultisimo (Ultimate Pizza Makers Challenge), using fresh Georgia peaches, - [2nd Annual Southeast National Pizza Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/2nd-annual-southeast-national-pizza-trials/) - December 7 & 8 at 4pm Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers (downtown location) 205 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402 Grand Prize Trip to the World Pizza Championships REGISTER HERE or contact Bradley Johnson at bkjohnson291@gmail.com. C. 404-630-0249 w. 423-266-5564 or Brian Hernandez @ brian@pmq.com for more details Sponsored by Hotel Room Block for the Competition $99 Courtyard - [Groupon U.S. Pizza Team members go to China!](https://uspizzateam.com/groupon-u-s-pizza-team-members-go-to-china/) - Groupon U.S. Pizza Team Competes in China Mines, LaMarca and Sommers to Compete in Chinese Pizza Championship International Competition SHANGHAI, China — Four members of The Groupon U.S. Pizza Team will be traveling to Shanghai, China, to compete in the 10th annual Chinese Pizza Championship International Competition. The acclaimed pizza chefs (called pizzaiolos) hail from - [2015 Winter Acrobatic Trials](https://uspizzateam.com/2015-winter-acrobatic-trials/) - USPT WINTER ACROBATIC TRIALS ADD NEW MEMBERS TO THE TEAM The USPT Winter Acrobatic Trials were a huge hit in the frozen tundra of Ohio, drawing several new competitors as well as some seasoned veterans. Competitors squared off in a variety of events in cluding Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker, Fastest Box Folder and - [Nima's Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/nimas-pizza/) - The U.S. Pizza Team would like to welcome Affiliate Members Rick and Jane Mines of Nima's Pizza and More in Gassville, Arkansas. They will be joining the team in Italy in April of 2014. - [New Members-April 2014](https://uspizzateam.com/new-members-april-2014/) - The U.S. Pizza Team would like to welcome its newest members! The U.S. Pizza Team proudly welcomes two new members to the fold... Shawn Dugan, Shorty's Pizzeria, Parkersburg, WV Gino Rago, Panino's Pizza, Mt. Prospect, IL. Gino and Shawn will be competing on the U.S. Pizza Team at the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. Be - [American Pizza Championships and USPT Trials 2014](https://uspizzateam.com/american-pizza-championships-and-uspt-trials-2014/) - American Pizza Championships and USPT Trials Las Vegas, Nevada The U.S. Pizza Team would like to congratulate the winners of this year's American Pizza Championship and Fall Trials! First Place Gluten Free Heather Zook Sinfully Gluten Free Centerville, Ohio First Place Best Pie Jason Samosky Samosky's Homestyle Pizza Valley City, Ohio First Place - [2014 Acrobatics Trials Winners](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-acrobatics-trials-winners/) - Congratulations to the Trials winners at NAPICS We had some stiff competition this year as well as a good number of first time Trials competitors. In the end, the Grand prize of the trip to Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships went to Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi's Pizza. Second and Third places in Freestyle Acrobatics - [2014 Italy Winners](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-italy-winners/) - The U.S. Pizza Team Takes Second Place in World Pizza Championships Jamie Culliton of the U.S. Pizza Team took second place in Freestyle Acrobatics at the World Pizza Championships in Parma this April. Jamie performed with the help of Missy Green, Smantha Jones and Emily Dugan to the smooth sounds of Justin Timberlake's "Suit - [SEC Pizza Challenge](https://uspizzateam.com/sec-pizza-challenge/) - USPT Gains New Members with the SEC Pizza Challenge The competition was fierce, but in the end, Dutch VanOostendorp of Tribecca Allie in Sardis, MS. reigned supreme, earning the title of Best Pizza in the SEC, earning a spot on the USPT and getting his free ride to compete in the World Pizza Championships in - [Slice of Americana 2014](https://uspizzateam.com/slice-of-americana-2014/) - Slice of Americana Pizza Competition set for 4th of July in Oxford, Mississippi The winner will receive a free trip to Italy At the heart of the Americana Music Triangle—that tiny, musically fertile slice of the globe from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans—is Oxford, Mississippi, which is also the home of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [2014 Slice of Americana winners](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-slice-of-americana-winners/) - And the winners are... The U.S. Pizza Team and PMQ Pizza Magazine held its First Annual Slice of Americana Pizza Competition in Oxford, MS. this 4th of July. Pizzaiolos from across the country converged on the little town to show off their pizza stylings to the deep south. Out of the chaos of townsfolk and pizzas arose - [Slice of Americana '14](https://uspizzateam.com/slice-of-americana-14-2/) - Oxford, Mississippi played host to the First Annual USPT Slice of Americana Culinary Competition, July 4th, 2014 - [2014 Mellow Mushroom National Pizza Trials Winners](https://uspizzateam.com/2014-mellow-mushroom-national-pizza-trials-winners/) - Presented by: The Mellow Mushroom National Pizza Trials Bring New Talent to the U.S. Pizza Team! Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Chattanooga held it's first annual National Pizza Trails Dec. 11th, 2014. The trials drew competitors from as far away as Los Angeles and everywhere in between to compete for a chance to be on - [National Pizza Trials, Mellow Mushroom, Chattanooga, TN.](https://uspizzateam.com/nationalpizzatrials2015/) - US Pizza Team strikes gold in Chattanooga Mellow Mushroom in Downtown Chattanooga held it’s first annual National Pizza Trails Dec. 11th, 2014. The trials drew competitors from as far away as Los Angeles and everywhere in between to compete for a chance to be on the USPT and a grand prize of a trip to - [NAPICS 2015](https://uspizzateam.com/napics-2015/) - Veterans and rookies alike turned up the heat at this year’s U.S. Pizza Team Winter Acrobatic Trials at NAPICS in Columbus. There were new faces and familiar ones at the U.S. Pizza Team’s annual Winter Acrobatic Trials, held at the North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) earlier this year in Columbus, Ohio. Veteran dough - [US Pizza Team on ESPN Cold Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-on-espn-cold-pizza/) - The US Pizza Team makes an appearance and performs on Cold Pizza for ESPN. - [Brandon Farrell - Stones Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/brandon-farrell-stones-pizza/) - Brandon Farrell of Stones Pizza in Australia wins with his Divine Lamb pizza at the Americas Plate Competition in New York 2007. - [Scott Childers- Largest Dough Stretch 2007](https://uspizzateam.com/scott-childers-largest-dough-stretch-2007/) - Film of Scott Childers earning his spot on the 2007 US Pizza Team by winning the Largest Dough Stretch competition. - [Ryan Larose - Freestyle Acrobatics Winner 2007](https://uspizzateam.com/ryan-larose-freestyle-acrobatics-winner-2007/) - Footage from Orlando of Ryan Larose winning the 2007 Freestyle Acrobatics competition earning his spot on the US Pizza Team. - [US Pizza Team on KTLA Morning News](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-on-ktla-morning-news/) - Video of the US Pizza Team from the KTLA Morning News in New York. - [Junior US Pizza Team on Good Morning America 2005](https://uspizzateam.com/junior-us-pizza-team-on-good-morning-america-2005/) - Video of the 2005 Junior US Pizza Team performing live on Good Morning America. - [John Howe - Fastest Pizza Contest Winner 2007](https://uspizzateam.com/john-howe-fastest-pizza-contest-winner-2007/) - Footage shot at the 2007 Orlando Pizza Show of John Howe - winner of the 2007 Fastest Pizza Maker contest. - [Adventures in Pizza - Australia](https://uspizzateam.com/adventures-in-pizza-australia/) - Caboolture Best of the Best - Melbourne Australia 2004 - [2008 US Pizza Team Members](https://uspizzateam.com/2008-us-pizza-team-members/) - The 2008 US Pizza Team shows off their skills. - [US Pizza Team - Good Morning America 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-good-morning-america-2008/) - US Pizza Team performs live on ABC's Good Morning America on March 10, 2008 - [John Howe on Live with Regis and Kelly](https://uspizzateam.com/john-howe-on-live-with-regis-and-kelly/) - John Howe attempts to break his own record for making the world's fastest pizza on Live with Regis and Kelly on March 11, 2008. - [2008 American Pizza Championship Winner Mike Amheiser - Orlando Pizza Show](https://uspizzateam.com/john-howe-worlds-fastest-pizza-live-with-regis-and-kelly-march-2008/) - Watch Mike Amheiser make America's best pizza during the 2008 Orlando Pizza Show. - [We're Talkin Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/were-talkin-pizza/) - Post's Kevin Merida and post.com's Ben de la Cruz travel to Ole Miss, where two young women try to make politics as popular as pizza on campus. (Video: Ben de la Cruz/washingtonpost.com) - [New York Pizza Show Wrapup 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/new-york-pizza-show-wrapup-2008/) - PMQ Pizza Magazine and PizzaTV at the New York Pizza Show 2008 - [Orlando Pizza Show 2008 Wrap Up](https://uspizzateam.com/orlando-pizza-show-2008-wrap-up/) - PMQ Pizza Magazine and Pizza TV present the 2008 Orlando Pizza Show wrap up including American Pizza Championship winner Mike Amheiser and PIE award winner: Fox's Pizza. - [US Pizza Team in Paris 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-in-paris-2008/) - US Pizza Team in Paris 2008 - [America's Plate](https://uspizzateam.com/americas-plate/) - America's Plate - [How to make Chicken Pot Pie and Heartacado Pizza: Cooking with Jason Samosky](https://uspizzateam.com/how-to-make-chicken-pot-pie-and-heartacado-pizza-cooking-with-jason-samosky/) - Jason Samosky, owner of Samosky’s Homestyle Pizzeria in Valley City, Ohio, and a U.S. Pizza Team member, shows you how to create his Chicken Pot Pie and Heartacado pizzas. - [US Pizza Team 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-2008/) - US Pizza Team 2008 - [US Pizza Team 2005](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-2005/) - US Pizza Team 2005 - [US Pizza Team - Today Show 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-today-show-2008/) - US Pizza Team - Today Show 2008 - [US Pizza Team Italy 2006](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-italy-2006/) - US Pizza Team Italy 2006 - [US Pizza Team on Chicago TV](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-on-chicago-tv/) - US Pizza Team on Chicago TV - [Viva La Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/viva-la-pizza/) - Viva La Pizza - [Jarmo Valtari - Winner of Americas Plate 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/jarmo-valtari-winner-of-americas-plate-2008/) - Americas Plate 2008 - [America's Plate Competition 2008](https://uspizzateam.com/americas-plate-competition-2008/) - America's Plate Competition 2008 - [Juan Hermosillo](https://uspizzateam.com/juan-hermosillo/) - Juan Hermosillo - [The US Pizza Team on Headline News](https://uspizzateam.com/the-us-pizza-team-on-headline-news/) - The US Pizza Team on Headline News - [Roberto Caporuscio of Italy Claims The 2009 America's Plate](https://uspizzateam.com/roberto-caporuscio-of-italy-claims-the-2009-americas-plate/) - Roberto Caporuscio talks about the pizza that won him the 2009 America's Plate for Italy as James Napodano, Vincent "Skinny" Gione and Cha Cha Ciarcia weigh in on why they voted it the best. - [New York Pizza Showcase Wrapup 2009](https://uspizzateam.com/new-york-pizza-showcase-wrapup-2009/) - If you missed the 2009 New York Pizza Showcase, get a glimpse of some of the fun moments captured on film including the PIE award to Zpizza and Chef Bruno into the Hall of Fame. You can also read the full issue in the April 2009 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [US Pizza Team in Italy 2009](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-in-italy-2009/) - The United States Pizza Team won the Silver Medal in the Team Acrobatic Competition during the 18th Annual World Pizza Championship held in Salsomaggiore, Italy. - [Best of Mississippi 2014 PR](https://uspizzateam.com/best-of-mississippi-2014-pr/) - For immediate release: Slice of Americana pizza competition set for 4th of July; the winner will receive a free trip to Italy Oxford, MS — In the heart of the Americana Music Triangle lies Oxford, MS. Oxford also serves as the heart of the pizza industry as home base for PMQ Pizza Magazine and the United States Pizza Team. To celebrate Independence Day, PMQ will bring together pizzaiolos (pizza makers) from throughout the United States for the Slice of Americana pizza culinary competition. Handcrafted pizza, children’s activities and live music from the Americana Music Triangle region anchored by Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans bring a festive atmosphere to the Powerhouse. To be held as part of the Lafayette-Oxford-University Fourth of July community celebrations in Oxford, the event is open to the public but is ticketed. Tickets can be purchased at pizzafestival.bpt.me or are available at the door. Pizza fans of all ages are invited to attend this event and help choose a winning pizzeria. Tickets are $10 for those aged 13 and above and include free pizza, a ballot and beverages. Tickets are $5 for ages 5 to 12 and free for 4 and under. Children’s activities will be available as well as live music. A picnic area will be available outside on the grounds of the Powerhouse and air-conditioned space inside. The winner of the Slice of Americana pizza culinary competition will win a place on the U.S. Pizza Team and a free trip to Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships in 2015. An audience award winner will go home with bragging rights as the Best Pizza in the United States. Contestants are traveling from throughout the U.S. to compete in the event. Up to twenty pizzaiolos will compete in the event starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending by 3:30 p.m. Events for the Fourth of July celebration continue in the Grove at The University of Mississippi at 4:00 p.m. with the L-O-U Community band and more acts to follow on the Grove stage. Fireworks begin over Oxford-University Stadium-Swayze Field at nightfall around 9:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Melanie Addington via email at Melanie@pmq.com. ## The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Services, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fontanini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Pendelton Flour, Univex, PizzaInsurance and Presto Foods. - [USPT SEC Release](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-sec-release/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com Tribecca Allie wins the first SEC Pizza Championship Oxford, MS — Tribecca Allie Café of Sardis, MS won the first annual SEC Pizza Championship held in Oxford, Mississippi during the annual Oxford Craft Beer and Food Festival. Six pizzerias competed from SEC towns. Damian “Dutch” Vanoostendorp, owner of Tribecca Allie Café competed with his specialty wood-fired pizza including ricotta cream, whole milk fresh mozzarella cheese, house-made Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, seasoned crispy kale and spiced vinegar. Tribecca Allie Café represented the University of Mississippi Rebels in the SEC competition. Also competing was David Tieman and team of Five Points Pizza who came in second and represented Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee. Satchel Raye of Satchel’s Pizza in Gainesville, Florida representing the University of Florida Gators and came in third place. Richard Traylor of Tre Amici in Oxford came in fourth ad represented the Ole Miss Rebels. Preston Lott and Brooks Roberts came in fourth representing Lost Pizza Co of Starkville, Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Shaynna Gueo represented Fleur De Lis Pizza of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the Lousiana State University Tigers. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Services, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fonntannini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Pendelton Flour, Univex, PizzaInsurance and Presto Foods. ## PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. Oxford Craft Beer Festival is organized by Darryl Parker – host of the Oxford Blues Festival- and sponsored by PMQ magazine, Samuel Adams Beer. The very successful inaugural event was held last April at the Colonel’s Quarters. For more details about the SEC Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [USPT SEC Winner April 18th '14 Release](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-sec-winner-april-18th-14-release/) - Tribecca Allie wins the first SEC Pizza Championship Oxford, MS — Tribecca Allie Café of Sardis, MS won the first annual SEC Pizza Championship held in Oxford, Mississippi during the annual Oxford Craft Beer and Food Festival. Six pizzerias competed from SEC towns. Damian “Dutch” Vanoostendorp, owner of Tribecca Allie Café competed with his specialty wood-fired pizza including ricotta cream, whole milk fresh mozzarella cheese, house-made Italian sausage, wild mushrooms, seasoned crispy kale and spiced vinegar. Tribecca Allie Café represented the University of Mississippi Rebels in the SEC competition. Also competing was David Tieman and team of Five Points Pizza who came in second and represented Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee. Satchel Raye of Satchel’s Pizza in Gainesville, Florida representing the University of Florida Gators came in third place. Richard Traylor of Tre Amici in Oxford came in fourth and represented the Ole Miss Rebels. Preston Lott and Brooks Roberts came in fourth representing Lost Pizza Co of Starkville, Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Shaynna Gueo represented Fleur De Lis Pizza of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the Lousiana State University Tigers. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Services, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fonntannini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Pendelton Flour, Univex, PizzaInsurance and Presto Foods. ## PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. Oxford Craft Beer Festival is organized by Darryl Parker – host of the Oxford Blues Festival- and sponsored by PMQ magazine, Samuel Adams Beer. The very successful inaugural event was held last April at the Colonel’s Quarters. For more details about the SEC Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [WPC Pre Trip Press Release '13](https://uspizzateam.com/wpc-pre-trip-press-release-13/) - For Immediate Release Media Contact April 5th, 2013 Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Director 662-234-5481 x129 U.S. Pizza Team Headed to Italy for the World Pizza Championships April 15-17, 2013, Parma, Italy PARMA, ITALY- The U.S. Pizza Team will be heading to Parma, the aptly dubbed food valley of Italy, to compete in the 22nd World Pizza Championship, organized by the Italian pizza magazine Pizza e Pasta and 5 Stagioni. The World Pizza Championships will take place in the Palacassa of Parma Exhibition Center this year. The biggest event in the world of pizza, the competition attracts pizzaioli, chefs and pizzathletes from around the world with a presence of more than 600 competitors from over 30 countries. With culinary categories from traditional, pan, Napolitano and even gluten free, as well as acrobatic events including individual freestyle, fastest and largest pizza makers, this truly is the pizza world’s premiere event. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza chefs and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the U.S. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. With a squad of relatively new faces and some seasoned veterans, they hope to take gold in a variety of categories across the culinary and acrobatic boards. This year our U.S. Pizza Team consists of: • Bradley Corbin – Sloopy’s Sports Café, Lakeside, OH - Culinary • Matthew Mangan – Sloopy’s Sports Café, Lakeside, OH - Culinary • Leonardo Giordano – Mona Lisa’s Ristorante E Pizzeria, Staten Island, NY - Culinary • Dave Sommers, Mad Mushroom, West Lafayette, IN – Acrobatics • Patrick Maggi – Pasquale’s Deli and Pizzeria, Damascus, MD – Culinary • Wilhelm Rodriguez – Papa’s Pizza, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico – Acrobatics/Culinary • Bradley Johnson – Mellow Mushroom, Chattanooga, TN – Acrobatics • Greg Spaulding – Puccini’s Smiling Teeth, Lexington, KY – Culinary • Frank Baird – Franco’s Pizza, Chardon, OH - Culinary -more- The competitions will streamed live from Parma daily April 15-17 at USPizzaTeam.com and PMQ.com/live with events beginning around 4 am EST and lasting until around 11 am EST. For more information about competitors or the competition, contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 317-460-8510. About the World Pizza Championships: In its 22nd season, the 3 day competition begins at 10 am daily (Italy time, +7 hours). Monday April 15th begins with classica, pan, gluten free and the drawing for acrobatics. Tue the 16th will continue with Pizza for Two and drawings for acrobatics. Wed. the 17th will finish the remaining acrobatics and begin the team freestyle events. http://www.worldpizzachampionship.com - [USPT Release 2014](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-release-2014/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com US PizzaTeam Wins Big in Italy USPT places in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The US Pizza Team had a strong showing at the 23rd Annual World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy April 7-9, 2014. The US Pizza Team represented the United States with 17 competitors this year, the largest team assembled in recent history. Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Florida was named second in the freestyle acrobatics out of the top six competing in the world in the finals. This is Culliton's third time in the finals and 11th competition at the World Pizza Championships. Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom in Indiana placed fifth in the world for the largest dough stretch. Jane Mines of Nima’s Pizza placed in the top 20 for the pizza on a peel culinary competition. Mines along with husband Rick Mines also placed in the top 20 for the pizza for two culinary competition along with Sommers of Mad Mushroom and Michael Stevens of Palo Mesa Pizza in California. Heather Zook of Sinfully Gluten-Free in Ohio placed 21st in the world in the gluten-free competition. Stevens was also the top ranking American in the pizza classica competition ranking in the top 100 competitors. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 Parma countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. More than 600 competitors faced by an international jury, composed of more than 30 judges. More than 30 countries were represented in Parma, and among the most numerous team, the US Pizza Team had 30 competitors. The winner, among 600 competitors, is Giulio Sciarpi, Pizzeria "Barsetum" from Putignano with his "Pizza Contadina" (country pizza) (mozzarella stracciatella, local sauté eggplant, caciocavallo cheese, bread crumbs with anchovies and burrata). Second place Diego Segato, Pizzeria Rocca D'asolo from S.Vito di Altivole (Treviso) with his "Primavera asolana" pizza (Springtime in Asolo Pizza) (San Marzano dop tomatoes, organic mozzarella, white asparagus, hops florets, bacon, tomatoes confit and parmigiano flakes). Third Place Davide Bianchi, Pizzeria S.Ampelio from Bordighera/Imperia with his "Bordighera Monet" pizza (tomato sauce, fiordilatte mozzarella, swordfish slices marinated in Extravergin olive oil, lemon, pink pepper, champagne, cherry tomatoes, parmigiano reggiano, arugola and tagghiache olives) The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. On the team this year are: Leah Scurto and Tim Silva of Pizza My Heart, Rick and Jane Mines of Nima's Pizza, Jason Samosky of Samosky's Homestyle Pizzeria, Leonardo Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizza, Shawn and Emily Dugan of Shorty's Pizzeria, Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom Pizza, Michael Stevens of Palo Mesa Pizza, Bradley Johnson of Mellow Mushroom, Michael LaMarca of Master's Pizza, Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Gino Rago of Panino's Pizzeria, Vic DiOrio of DiOrio's, Greg Spaulding of Puccini's Smiling Teeth and Heather Zook of Sinfully Gluten Free. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Services, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fonntannini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Pendelton Flour, Univex, PizzaInsurance and Presto Foods. The World Pizza Championships were streamed live at uspizzateam.com and pmq.com/live. Media footage is available at pmq.com/Media-Room including photos and videos. ## PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. - [panino's pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/paninos-pizzeria/) - Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Welcomes Panino’s Pizza to the Team Gino Rago will represent the U.S. in international competition in Italy PARK RIDGE, Illinois—Gino Rago of Panino’s has become the newest member of the United States Pizza Team (USPT). Gino was introduced to the team by long time friend Chef Santo Bruno as a possible candidate for competitions. With a background in Neapolitan pizza as well as traditional American styles, Gino was recruited by USPT Director Brian Hernandez as an ideal candidate to represent the United States in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy this April. Gino will be competing in the Classica, or traditional category as well as the Neapolitan category. Gino says “I have been making pies for Chef Bruno for years at trade shows as well as in my store. He kept saying I needed to join the team. When I asked him what team he replied the U.S. Pizza Team! I was finally introduced and they immediately asked me to join. I look forward to helping the team bring back some gold from Italy.” “We keep our eye out for up and coming pizza makers as well as seasoned veterans.” says Brian Hernandez. “If you have skill in the kitchen, we are interested. Our team is built on a foundation of sportsmanship and respect for our fellow competitors. This brings more of a family feel to the team. Of course you are looking to beat the USPT member next to you, but you are always willing to help them do their best as well if needed. Gino has displayed many of these qualities as well as an expertise in the kitchen. I feel he is an invaluable asset for the U.S. Pizza Team and for the image of American pizza in general.” The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [Shorty's pizzeria](https://uspizzateam.com/shortys-pizzeria/) - Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Welcomes Shorty’s Pizzeria to the Team Shawn Dugan will represent the U.S. in international competition in Italy COLUMBUS, Ohio—Shawn Dugan, executive chef at Shorty’s Pizzeria in Parkersburg, W.Va., claimed the $6,000 first prize in the Traditional category of the 2014 Pizza Pizzazz competition on Feb. 10. His pizza’s claim to the “Best of the Midwest” title marked Dugan’s first win in only his second try at the 16th annual contest. Pizza Pizzazz is held in conjunction with the annual North America Pizza & Ice Cream Show (NAPICS), Feb. 9-10 at the Columbus Convention Center. Dugan got hooked on authentic pizza during an internship in Italy five years ago. “The pizza in Italy ruined me on what we had back here,” said Dugan, who operates Shorty’s with his father, Brien Dugan, who is a hotel and restaurant veteran. “When I got back to America (in 2010) and knew we had nothing here like they did there, I started talking to my father about opening up our own restaurant.” The U.S. Pizza Team heard of Shawn’s talents and recruited him at Pizza Pizzazz before the results were even read. The icing on the cake is that he walked away with first place. The U.S. Pizza Team is always on the lookout for the best pizza making talent in the country. With members all across the country, the USPT is well represented at many local regional events, with a several chances for members to win an all expense paid trip to Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma every year in the Spring. “We keep our eye out for up and coming pizza makers as well as seasoned veterans.” says Brian Hernandez, director of the USPT. “If you have skill in the kitchen, we are interested. Our team is built on a foundation of sportsmanship and respect for our fellow competitors. This brings more of a family feel to the team. Of course you are looking to beat the USPT member next to you, but you are always willing to help them do their best as well if needed. We can all count on each other and that’s what being a team is about. Shawn has displayed many of these qualities as well as an expertise in the kitchen, and with his experience in Italy, I feel he is an invaluable asset for the U.S. Pizza Team and for the image of American pizza in general.” Shawn and Shorty’s Pizzeria will be representing the United States in a world competition, against hundreds of countries and even more competitors. The World Pizza Championship will be held April 7-9 in Parma, Italy. You will be able to watch live streams of the event at pmq.com/live or at uspizzateam.com. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [US pizza Team Competes in Italy](https://uspizzateam.com/us-pizza-team-competes-in-italy/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy DiOrio’s Pizza and Pub to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Vic DiOrio of DiOrio’s Pizza and Pub in Louisville, Kentucky will be joining the team in Italy for the first time this year. Vic secured his place on the team and an all-expense paid trip to the Championships by taking first place in the Bluegrass Bakeoff in Lexington, Kentucky last September. He will be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza category. “I can’t wait to go,” says Vic, “this is the chance of a lifetime and in this thing to win.” For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes In Italy Grimaldi's](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-grimaldis/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Grimaldi’s Pizza to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi’s Pizza, found all over the country, will be joining the team in Parma again this year. Jamie won his spot on the roster and an all-expense paid trip in the USPT Acrobatic Trials at the North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus, Ohio last February, placing first in Freestyle Acrobatics. Having been part of the 2011 USPT Team Acrobatics routine that brought home the gold, Jamie is determined to bring home some gold in the individual freestyle category this year. He will also be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza category. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Master Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-master-pizza/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Master Pizza to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Michael La Marca of Master Pizza in Cleveland, Ohio will be joining the team this year to try to bring home some gold. He will be competing in the Classica (traditional) category. Michael was recruited by Jason Samosky, who placed first in the traditional category in the American Pizza Championship in Las Vegas last October. Samosky states “Michael would be a great asset to our team as a new competitor. It would be a mistake to not bring him along.” For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Mellow Mushroom](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-mellow-mushroom/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Mellow Mushroom to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Bradley Johnson of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be joining the team in Parma for the second year in a row. Bradley won his spot on the roster and an all-expense paid trip in the USPT Acrobatic Trials in Las Vegas last October, placing first in Freestyle Acrobatics. Having been placed 4th in the world in last year’s World Pizza Championships in the freestyle category, Bradley is determined to bring home that gold. He will also be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza category and largest dough stretch. Samantha Jones, owner of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga says “We couldn’t be prouder of Bradley. We know he has what it takes to win this competition and will represent our country and store with honor.” For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza team Competes in Italy Mona Lisa](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-mona-lisa/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Mona Lisa Pizza to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Leonardo Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizza in Staten Island, New York will join the team in Parma for the second year in a row. Lenny came in 8th in the world in the Classica category last year and was honored by Prince Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia for his pizza in the Pizza for Two category. Lenny is looking to bring home the gold this year in those two categories. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes In Italy Nima's](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-nimas/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Nima’s Pizza & More to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Rick and Jane Mines of Nima’s Pizza & More in Gassville, Arkansas will be joining the team in Parma this year. Having placed in the top five in the country at the American Pizza Championships in Las Vegas last October, they were recruited to join this group of US pizzaiolos to represent our country in international competition. Rick and Jane will be competing in the Pizza for Two and Classica (traditional) pizza categories. Jane will also compete in the Pizza on the Peel category. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza team Competes in Italy Palo Mesa Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-palo-mesa-pizza/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Palo Mesa Pizza to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Michael Stevens of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, California will be joining the team this year to try to bring home some gold. He will be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza and Pizza for Two category. Michael competed in the American Pizza Championship in Las Vegas last October placing second overall in the United States in the traditional category. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Pizza My Heart](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-pizza-my-heart/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Pizza My Heart to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Leah Scurto and Tim Silva of Pizza My Heart in Los Gatos, California will be joining the team this year to try to bring home some gold. They will be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza and Pizza for Two category. Leah and Tim competed in the American Pizza Championship in Las Vegas last October placing second overall in the United States in the traditional category. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Puccini's Smiling Teeth](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-puccinis-smiling-teeth/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Mellow Mushroom to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Bradley Johnson of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee will be joining the team in Parma for the second year in a row. Bradley won his spot on the roster and an all-expense paid trip in the USPT Acrobatic Trials in Las Vegas last October, placing first in Freestyle Acrobatics. Having been placed 4th in the world in last year’s World Pizza Championships in the freestyle category, Bradley is determined to bring home that gold. He will also be competing in the Classica (traditional) pizza category and largest dough stretch. Samantha Jones, owner of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga says “We couldn’t be prouder of Bradley. We know he has what it takes to win this competition and will represent our country and store with honor.” For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Team competes in Italy Sinfully Gluten Free](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-competes-in-italy-sinfully-gluten-free/) - For Immediate Release Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Competes in Italy Sinfully Gluten Free to represent USA in the World Pizza Championships PARMA, Italy — The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be returning to Parma, Italy to compete in the 23rd annual World Pizza Championships April 7th-9th. The team will consist of 16 pizzaiolos from Indiana, Kentucky, California, West Virginia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and Massachusetts. The World Pizza Championships bring hundreds of competitors from over 30 countries every year to the food valley of Italy to compete for the title of best in the world in 10 categories of competition. USPT members will compete in a total of 32 events, including Traditional Pizza, Neapolitan Pizza, Gluten Free Pizza, Pan Pizza, Pizza for Two (one pizza made by a team of two pizzaiolos), Pizza on the Peel, Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker and Freestyle Dough Acrobatics. This by far the largest team assembled in recent history for the USPT. Heather Zook of Sinfully Gluten Free in Centerville, Ohio will be joining the team this year to try to bring home some gold. She will be competing in the Gluten Free category. Heather competed in the American Pizza Championship in Las Vegas last October placing first overall in the United States in the Gluten Free category, winning a spot on the team and an all-expense paid trip to compete in the World Pizza Championships. For 12 of the 16 USPT members, this will be the first time competing on this world stage. With the USPT having placed in the top ten in 3 categories the previous year, the pressure is on the newcomers to help propel the team over the top and bring home medals in as many events possible. New members competed in regional competitions across the country to earn their spot on the U.S. Pizza Team for a chance to represent our country in international competition. The World Pizza Championships will be streamed live at uspizzateam.com or pmq.com/live, April 7th & 9th from 4am EST to 12pm EST. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [World Pizza Post Trip Press Release](https://uspizzateam.com/world-pizza-post-trip-press-release/) - Americans take home silver for pizza acrobatics in World Pizza Championships Parma, Italy -- Juggling pizza dough in a bright pink shirt and white fedora to the pulsating rhythms of Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk," Jamie Culliton of St. Petersburg, Florida earned second place in Freestyle Pizza Acrobatics for the second straight year at the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy. This year, Culliton told PMQ that he saved his secret weapon until the second round of competi-tion. That beautiful surprise was a mid-routine dance turn with elegantly-gowned U.S. Pizza team colleague Samantha Jones, co-owner of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Saying that he was thrilled to finish again among the top pizza acrobatic practitioners in the world, Culliton thanked Jones and the rest of his American teammates for inspiring him to new performance heights. "To hear my teammates cheering me on made me proud to be an American pizzaiolo," said the veteran pie spinner and U.S. Pizza Team acrobatic coach. First-place winner in the acrobatic event Takumi Tachikawa impressed the judges with his dramatic, highly nimble routine set to syn-chronized techno beats. Although U.S. Pizza Team members didn't finish in the top three in any other events in three-day World Championships, their pizzas earned praise behind the scenes from the mostly Italian judges. The American pie makers brought their own unique ingredients with them from American home bases like California, Indiana, Nashville, Chicago, Ohio, Arkansas, and Staten Island, New York. But they also scoured the local markets in Parma, known as Italy's Food Valley, to find artisan cheese, olives, prosciutto, basil and oregano to entice the judges with customized pizza offerings. "Our style of pizza making is different in America," explained Lenny Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizza in Staten Island, a return U.S. competitor who is originally from Sicily and speaks fluent Italian. "We get better and learn more every year we come over, but win or lose, I'm proud of my teammates and proud to be competing for America." The team was made up of: David Sommers of Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette, Indiana; Michael Stevens of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, California, John Coletta of Quartino in Chicago; Michael LaMarca of Master Pizza and William Shaw of Pizza Bogo in Cleveland; and Heather Zook of Sinfully Gluten Free in Dayton, Ohio; Leonardo Giordano of Mona Lisa Pizzeria in Staten Island, New York; Bradley Johnson, Abby Robbins and Samantha Jones of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Jamie Culliton of Florida; Leah Scurto of Pizza My Heart in Santa Cruz, California; Rick and Jane Mines of Nima’s Pizza in Gassville, Arkansas, Chris Mallon of Five Points Pizza in Nashville; and Peter Anderson of Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria in Crown Point, Indiana. The competition pace in cooking tests such as Pizza-for-Two, Pizza In Teglia (In the Pan), Pizza on the Peel, Classica, Dough Stretch-ing, Fastest Dough Maker, Gluten-Free Pizza and a non-pizza-making event called Heinze Beck, was grueling. But the American team found some free time to enjoy trips--and prepare an 8-course meal--while visiting the Academia Barilla and Verona, the historic hometown of Romeo and Juliet. In all, 600 competitors from 20 nations took part in the celebration of pizza-making mastery. The sense of togetherness which pro-pelled the American team was perhaps best exemplified by a contingent of Americans from Five Points Pizza in Nashville. Competitor Chris Mallon was accompanied on the trip by a five-person support committee including the owners of his pizzeria. Winners included: Pizza-for-Two, Alfio Russo and Tancredi Parentignoti; Pizza In Teglia, Federico Visinoni; Pizza on the Peel, Sam-uel Sini; Classica, Angelo Cossu; Dough Stretching, Antonio Martos Del Arbol; Fastest Dough Maker, Giuseppe Amendola; Gluten-Free Pizza, Giuseppe Lapolla; and Heinze Beck, Emanuele Castelnovo. For more information contact Brian Hernandez at 662-234-5481 x129 or by email @ brian@pmq.com. For images, contact Melanie Addington at Melanie@pmq.com. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the Unit-ed States. The squad won second place in Individual Free Style in 2014 and first place in the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Italy in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the business trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by Grain Craft, California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Service, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fontanini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Univex, PizzaInsurance.com, Rock Tenn and Presto - [Orlando '12 POST-Show Release](https://uspizzateam.com/orlando-12-post-show-release/) - For Immediate Release American Pizza Championships Wrap up at NYPD Metrowest U.S. Pizza Team Awards Free Trip to Italy Orlando, Fla. – NYPD Pizza’s Metrowest location played host to the U.S. Pizza Team and the American Pizza Championships on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012. Out of 11 competitors in the American Pizza Championship, Bradley Corbin of Sloopy’s Sports Café in Lakeside, Ohio, took first place, edging out second-place finisher Dave Smith of Pizza Palace in Emporium, Penn., by only one point. Drew Sassi of Pizzeria DaVinci in Killingworth, Conn., rounded out the top seats in third place. Each competitor prepared two pies, one for the judges and one for the crowd. NYPD’s customers were treated to some of the best pizzas in the country, all for free. The winning pie, The Hibachi Pizza, featured dough made with Japanese white sauce and chicken, shrimp, sauteed carrots, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini and fried rice; it was finished with more Japanese white sauce, an oyster/soy sauce and sesame seeds. The American Pizza Championship was judged by a panel of 4 consisting of Alex Terife, a pizza entrepreneur from Miami, Charlotte Davis, local radio host of the Morning Mouthful on 91.5 WPRK, Steve Leiber, winner of the 2010 American Pizza Championship and Director of Franchise Sales for BurgerFi in singer Island, Fla. And finally Carlos Zoppetti, President of the United Pizzeria Association in São Paulo, Brazil. NYPD Pizza kindly offered the use of their Metrowest location at 2589 S Hiawassee Rd as the venue for the competition, welcoming the U.S. Pizza Team to use their ovens and facilities to knock out some of the best tasting pizzas in the country. Craig Lynch, Franchise Business Development Manager for NYPD stated, “The competition was a hit! It was well organized; especially knowing that it was put together over the internet with emails and pictures. I hope NYPD Pizza gets the chance to host it again next year, so we can really make it a spectacular event. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity to be involved behind the scenes. I mean, in the action, speaking to the pizzaiolos as they are building their phenomenal creations. It was extraordinary!” PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. “This year’s events showcased a great deal of talent, both in terms of showmanship and culinary expertise, and helped us put -more- together a formidable team for the upcoming World Pizza Championship,” said PMQ publisher Steve Green. “They’ll also serve as worthy American ambassadors to the global pizza community.” For more information about the U.S. Pizza Team and to view related pictures, videos, and score sheets, visit USPizzaTeam.com or contact Event Coordinator Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481 x129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic Trials NAPIC'S '14 Pre Show](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-acrobatic-trials-napics-14-pre-show/) - For Immediate Release Media Contact Dec. 11th, 2013 Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Director 662-234-5481 x129 U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic Trials to be held at NAPICS February 9-10, 2014, Columbus, OH COLUMBUS, OH – The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will hold its Acrobatic Trials at the 2014 North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) February 9-10 in Columbus, Ohio. The USPT will be searching for new members to join the squad for future competitions both here and abroad. Pizza athletes from across the nation will compete for the grand prize of a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team and an all-expense paid trip to Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships in Parma, Italy, next spring. Pizzaiolos are tested in several skill sets, including Fastest Pizza Maker, Largest Dough Stretch, Box Folding, and the crowd favorite, Freestyle Acrobatics. Competitors are judged by a panel on dexterity, creativity, technical skill and showmanship (such as big tricks and over-the-top stunts). The U.S. Pizza Team was created in 2000 and consists of expert pizza chefs and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the U.S. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. With a squad of relatively new faces and some seasoned veterans, they hope to take the gold in a variety of categories across the culinary and acrobatic boards at the World Pizza Championships. The competitions will be streamed live from Columbus Feb. 9-10 at USPizzaTeam.com and PMQ.com/live with events beginning around 10:30 a.m. EST with awards to follow immediately after the competition. To register for the USPT Acrobatic Trials, please visit USPizzaTeam.com or PMQ.com/trials. For more information about competitors or the competition, contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481 x129. - [U.S. Pizza Team Winners from NAPICS '14](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-winners-from-napics-14/) - Brian Hernandez U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator 662-234-5481 x129 Brian@pmq.com U.S. Pizza Team Welcomes New Members after Acrobatic Trials New members and U.S. representative for Italy games chosen Columbus, Ohio (Feb. 10th) – The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) held its Acrobatic Trials at the 2014 North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) in Columbus, Ohio, last Monday. The team came away with three new members and a champion who will represent the United States at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy this spring. Events held at the trials included the Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pie Maker, Fastest Box Folder and the Freestyle Acrobatics. All who placed earned a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team, but only one was awarded the grand prize of an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. Jamie Culliton of Grimaldi’s Pizza—which has more than 30 locations in the U.S.—beat out the fierce competition to emerge as the winner of the Freestyle Acrobatics category and earn a trip to the World Pizza Championship. Following closely in second place was Wilhelm Rodriguez of Papa’s Pizza in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, while Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom Pizza in West Lafayette, Indiana, took third place. First place for the Largest Dough Stretch went to Bradley Johnson of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Second and third places went to USPT newcomers Garrett Marlin of Uncle’s Pizzeria in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Adam Tucker of Giuseppe’s Pizza in Mifflinville, Pennsylvania, respectively. David Whisker of B.C. Pizza in Boyne City, Michigan, took first place in both Fastest Pie Maker and Fastest Box Folder events. Second and third place for Fastest Pie Maker went to Bradley Johnson and Wilhelm Rodriguez respectively. Second and third place for Fastest Box Folding went to Jamie Culliton and Adam Tucker respectively. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. For more details about the USPT or the World Pizza Championships, visit https://uspizzateamdev.wpengine.com, worldpizzachampionship.com or contact Brian Hernandez at brian@pmq.com or 662-234-5481, ext. 129. - [U.S. Pizza Winter Acrobatic Trials Post Event '15](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-winter-acrobatic-trials-post-event-15/) - The US Pizza Team held its annual Winter Acrobatic Trials at the NAPICS show in Columbus, Ohio. February 15-16, and Bradley Johnson of Mellow Mushroom Pizza of Chattanooga took the grand prize. Johnson dazzled the judges with his freestyle acrobatics routine earning a trip to Italy for his performance. The Acrobatic Trials draw pizza athletes from across the country to compete for their spot on the team and a grand prize of a trip to Parma, Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships in May. Placing second was newcomer Scott Volpe of Fiamme Pizza in Tuscon, Arizona. Third place was Jacob Bens of Ramundo’s Pizza in Cincinnati, Ohio. Competitors were tested on a variety of dough skills such as largest dough stretch, fastest pie maker and freestyle acrobatics. The event also included a fastest box folder competition. Taking home the gold for his first time, Mad Mushroom’s Rick Wheeler of Lafayette, Indiana was named fastest pizza maker with a score of 1.2167 minutes. Johnson of the Chattanooga Mellow Mushroom store finished second with 1.2189 minutes. David Whisker of B.C. Pizza in Boyne City, Michigan was third with 1.28 minutes. In largest dough stretch, Johnson of Mellow Mushroom came in first with 32 inches. Dave Sommers of Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette, Indiana came in second with 31 inches and Whisker came in third with 27.5 inches. In fastest box folding, newcomer Kyle Hambley of Samosky’s Homestyle Pizzeria in Valley City, Ohio took the gold with 20.91 seconds. Whisker, who medaled in three categories, took second with 24.77 seconds. Sommers earned third place with 25.87 seconds. For more information contact Brian Hernandez at 662-234-5481 x129 or by email @ brian@pmq.com. For images, contact Melanie Addington at Melanie@pmq.com. The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won second place in Individual Free Style in 2014 and first place in the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Italy in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the business trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by Grain Craft, California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Service, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fontanini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Univex, PizzaInsurance.com, Rock Tenn and Presto Foods. - [U.S. Pizza Winter Team Acrobatic Trials Pre Event '15](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-winter-team-acrobatic-trials-pre-event-15/) - US Pizza Winter Team Acrobatic Trials NAPICS, Greater Columbus Convention Center Feb 15-16 2015, Columbus Ohio The US Pizza Team will be holding its annual Winter Acrobatic Trials at the NAPICS show in Columbus, Oh. February 15-16th. The Trials draw pizza athletes from across the country to compete for their spot on the team and a grand prize of a trip to Parma, Italy to compete in the World Pizza Championships in May of 2015. Competitors will be tested on a variety of dough skills such as largest dough stretch, fastest pie maker and Freestyle acrobatics. The event will also include a fastest box folder competition. Events will be from 10am-3pm Feb. 15th and 16th at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. For more information on the competition or to register, please visit www.pmq.com/trials/ , or contact Brian Hernandez at 662-234-5481 x129 or by email @ brian@pmq.com The U.S. Pizza Team consists of expert pizza makers and dough-spinning acrobatic performers from pizza restaurants across the United States. The squad won the Team Acrobatics World Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy, in 2011. PMQ Pizza Magazine, the leading national trade publication for the pizza restaurant industry, created the U.S. Pizza Team in 2000. The US Pizza Team is sponsored by California Milk Advisory Board, Gordon Food Services, LaNova, Paradise Tomato Kitchens, Bag Solutions, Fontanini Meats, Lillsun, Marsal and Sons, Grain Craft, Univex, PizzaInsurance, Presto Foods and Rock Tenn - [Meet the Team: Juan Hermosillo](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-juan-hermosillo/) - A member of the U.S. Pizza Team since 2004, Juan Hermosillo wows audiences across the country and overseas with his pizza acrobatic skills. His recent appearance in a national Visa Debit commercial has won him thousands of new fans. For more information check out the July 2009 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine - [Meet the Team: Nino Coniglio](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-nino-coniglio/) - A member of the U.S. Pizza Team since 2008, Nino Coniglio gathers a crowd wherever he goes with his acrobatic pizza skills. He recently opened his own pizzeria, Pizzeria Del Corso, in Brooklyn, New York, where he proudly serves fresh Italian ingredients. For more information, check out the August 2009 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine or USPizzaTeam.com. - [Meet The Team: Michael Amheiser](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-michael-amheiser/) - A member of the U.S. Pizza Team since 2003, Michael Amheiser owns Pizza Dock in Fredricktown, Ohio, and was the winner of PMQs 2008 American Pizza Championship among other culinary honors. Hes been seen on the Food Network and his local news showcasing his culinary skills. For more information, check out the September 2009 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine or USPizzaTeam.com. - [PMQ's Youngest Dough Acrobat](https://uspizzateam.com/pmqs-youngest-dough-acrobat/) - Sam Niemeier draws a crowd—and media interest—wherever he goes. The U.S. Pizza Teams youngest dough acrobat wows audiences at PMQ trade shows and industry events using the tossing skills hes been honing for years. - [American Pizza Championship 2009 winners at Orlando Pizza Show](https://uspizzateam.com/american-pizza-championship-2009-winners-at-orlando-pizza-show/) - Steve Lieber of Racks Italian Bistro and Market in North Miami Beach, Florida, won this years American Pizza Championship with his Black Truffle pie while Dave Smith II of Smiths Pizza Palace Plus in Emporium, Pennsylvania, took home top honors in the U.S. Pizza Team triathlon. More information on the culinary and U.S. Pizza Team placements can be found at AmericanPizzaChampionship.com and USPizzaTeam.com. - [Orlando Pizza Show 2009 Wrap-Up](https://uspizzateam.com/orlando-pizza-show-2009-wrap-up/) - Did you miss this year's Orlando Pizza Show? Take a peek at some of what you missed and pick up the upcoming November 2009 issue to find out more. - [Lieber Wins American Pizza Championship](https://uspizzateam.com/lieber-wins-american-pizza-championship/) - This year 10 competitors faced off in a battle to win the title of Americas Best Pizza Maker. In the end, Steve Lieber of Racks Italian Bistro and Market in North Miami Beach, Florida, walked away the winner. See all of the contestants and their pizzas in this video and find out more in the November and December 2009 issues of PMQ. - [The 30-Day Pizza Diet](https://uspizzateam.com/the-30-day-pizza-diet/) - Lose weight eating only pizza? Matt McClellan, owner of Tour de Pizza in St. Petersburg, Florida, lost 25 pounds in 30 days eating only pizza. Hear how--and why--he did it in his interview with PMQ. Read more in the November 2009 issue. - [Meet the Team: Chef Santo Bruno](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-chef-santo-bruno/) - The U.S. Pizza Teams Culinary Coach explains his role on the team and gives some sound advice on what it takes to run a successful pizzeria. To find out more, pick up the November 2009 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [In Search of Italys Best Pizza](https://uspizzateam.com/in-search-of-italys-best-pizza/) - Chef Santo Bruno goes in search of the best pizzeria in Italy, but does he ever find it? - [Chinese Pizza Champion Spins Dough in 2009](https://uspizzateam.com/chinese-pizza-champion-spins-dough-in-2009/) - Jesson Li (AKA Li Rong Jie) has been named the 2009 Chinese Pizza Champion after winning the culinary and dough tossing contests at the FHC Show in Shanghai. He is seen here wowing the crowds with his dough tossing capabilities. - [Meet the Team: Scott Childers](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-scott-childers/) - A member of the U.S. Pizza Team since 2007, Scott Childers works for East Coast Pizza in Lithia, Florida. He's a dough acrobat who has won both the largest and fastest dough competition. For more information, check out the January/February 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine or USPizzaTeam.com. - [Meet the Team: David Smith II](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-david-smith-ii/) - Meet the only member of the U.S. Pizza Team who competes in all categories of competition. - [Meet The Team: Hakki Akdeniz](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-hakki-akdeniz/) - For five years, Hakki Akdeniz has competed with the U.S. Pizza Team, coming in as a runner up each year. But this 29-year-old pizza entrepreneur broke through his barriers at the 2010 New York Pizza Showcase. Watch Hakki in action and read more in the April 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Juan Hermosillo Visa Commercial](https://uspizzateam.com/juan-hermosillo-visa-commercial/) - The US Pizza Team's Juan Hermosillo is featured in this national Visa commercial. - [PMQ's America's Plate 2010](https://uspizzateam.com/pmqs-americas-plate-2010/) - Four pizzaiolos from around the globe compete to determine who has the world's best pizza during the 2010 America's Plate culinary competition in New York. Check out the video to see who won, and view other video highlights from the 2010 New York Pizza Showcase on PizzaTV.com. For more information about the America's Plate, see the April 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Meet The Team: Dave Moore](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-dave-moore/) - View footage of Dave Moore from PMQ's U.S. Pizza Team and pick up the May 2010 issue to find out more. - [Meet The Team: Steve Lieber](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-steve-lieber/) - U.S. Pizza Team member Steve Lieber talks about the art of pizza and the magical powers of his signature pie, the Black Truffle Pizza. - [Spotlight on Giulio Adriani and Olio Pizza e Piu](https://uspizzateam.com/spotlight-on-giulio-adriani-and-olio-pizza-e-piu/) - PMQ Pizza Magazine drops in on Giulio Adriani a week after he opens OliO Pizza e Piu in the West Village of New York City just six months after he won the PMQ America's Plate competition. - [Meet the Team: John Howe](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-john-howe/) - U.S. Pizza Team member John Howe demonstrates his pizza dough skills. To find out more, pick up the September 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Meet the Team: Matt McClellan](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-matt-mcclellan/) - In this video you'll meet Matt McClellan, the first health and fitness coach for the U.S. Pizza Team. - [The U.S. Pizza Team Prepares for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://uspizzateam.com/the-u-s-pizza-team-prepares-for-the-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/) - Get a sneak peek of the United States Pizza Team preparing for their performance in the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Be sure to watch them on November 25th on NBC. For more about the team, visit USPizzaTeam.com. - [PMQ's 2010 Orlando Pizza Show Wrap up](https://uspizzateam.com/pmqs-2010-orlando-pizza-show-wrap-up/) - Relive the 2010 Orlando Pizza Show in this behind-the-scenes look at the competitions and award ceremonies. To find out more, pick up the November 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Meet the Team: Cemal Ramusevic](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-cemal-ramusevic/) - Meet the winner of the 2010 American Pizza Championship, Cemal Ramusevic, from Angelo's Pizza in Allendale, New Jersey. To find out more, pick up the December 2010 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Meet the Team: Patrick Maggi](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-patrick-maggi/) - Patrick Maggi of Pasquale's Deli in Demascus, MD, wins PMQ's first-ever Gluten-Free Pizza Competition and earns a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team. To find out more pick up the January/February 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [U.S. Pizza Team Performs in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-performs-in-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade/) - Watch as the U.S. Pizza Team prepares for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010 in New York City. Practices, parties and team member afterthoughts are all included in this exclusive footage. - [Brian Edler Breaks World Record](https://uspizzateam.com/brian-edler-breaks-world-record/) - Former US Pizza Team member Brian Edler celebrates Domino's anniversary by breaking the Guinness World Record for most pizzas made in a single hour. - [Title: Best Wishes U.S. Pizza Team!](https://uspizzateam.com/title-best-wishes-u-s-pizza-team/) - View the video that U.S. Pizza Team member Juan Hermosillo created to wish the team good luck in the international competitions taking place April 11-13, 2011 in Salsomaggiore, Italy. - [Meet the Team: Giorgio Giove](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-giorgio-giove/) - Giorgio Giove from Brothers Pizza in Staten Island, New York, earns a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team and proceeds to the Italian competitions after winning two contests in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Find out more in the August 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [USPT Milwaukee Competitions](https://uspizzateam.com/uspt-milwaukee-competitions/) - View footage from the U.S. Pizza Team Trials and American Pizza Championship, Spring 2011, in this behind-the-scenes video shot on the show floor in Milwaukee in March, 2011. For more, pick up the June/July issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Culinary Gold in Rome 2011](https://uspizzateam.com/culinary-gold-in-rome-2011/) - Watch as the U.S. Pizza Team International takes home the Gold at the Ultimate Italian Pizza Championship in Rome. Find out more in the August issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Meet the Team: Tom Carfrae](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-tom-carfrae/) - Meet the winner of the American Pizza Championship, Spring 2011, Tom Carfrae, and hear about the pizza that won him a trip to Salsomaggiore, Italy, with PMQ. - [Meet the Team: Bradley Johnson](https://uspizzateam.com/meet-the-team-bradley-johnson/) - Bradley Johnson earns a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team during the Milwaukee, WI, U.S. Pizza Team Team Trials in Spring 2011. Find out more in the October 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [American Pizza Championship, Fall 2011](https://uspizzateam.com/american-pizza-championship-fall-2011/) - Watch as 15 pizza competitors duke it out in Orlando, Florida, for the title of American Pizza Champion and a chance to join the U.S. Pizza Team when they travel to Italy in 2012. - [U.S. Pizza Team Trials, Fall 2011](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-trials-fall-2011/) - U.S. Pizza Team hopefuls compete at the 2011 Orlando Pizza Show for a chance to win a trip to Italy and a place on the U.S. Pizza Team. Find out more in the November 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Gluten-Free Pizza Competition, 2011](https://uspizzateam.com/gluten-free-pizza-competition-2011/) - Watch as culinary competitors duke it out in Orlando, Florida, for the title of Gluten-Free Pizza Champion. Find out more in the November 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [Orlando Pizza Show 2011 Wrap up](https://uspizzateam.com/orlando-pizza-show-2011-wrap-up/) - Relive the excitement of the Orlando Pizza Show with footage from all three days of competition. For more check out the November 2011 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine and find additional footage on PizzaTV.com. - [The Bluegrass Bakeoff - 2011](https://uspizzateam.com/the-bluegrass-bakeoff-2011/) - Tag along with Pizza TV at the Bluegrass Bakeoff, sponsored by PizzaOvens.com, and watch pizzeria operators compete for a chance to win a trip to Italy to compete with the U.S. Pizza Team. To find out more, pick up the March 2012 issue of PMQ Pizza Magazine. - [U.S. Pizza Team 2011 Year in Review](https://uspizzateam.com/u-s-pizza-team-2011-year-in-review/) - Come along with host Missy Green as she revisits the accomplishments of the U.S. Pizza Team during 2011. 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Shop advancements in automated dough and handling equipment, batch mixers, conveyor ovens, packaging, toppings and more. For more information or to exhibit - visit us at www.PMQ.com/ibie IBIE will also host the 2013 American Pizza Championship. A culinary competition in which the winner will earn a spot on the United States Pizza Team and a trip to compete at the 2014 World Pizza Championship in Italy. The United States Pizza Team Trials will also be held at IBIE to build the United States Pizza Team. The competitions include Largest Dough Stretch, Fastest Pizza-making, Fastest Box Folding, and the crowd favorite - Freestyle Acrobatics! Sign up for the APC or USPT Trials today at www.USPizzaTeam.com - [Spotlight on Vittorino "Elvito" Tessaro, Dough sculpture artist](https://uspizzateam.com/spotlight-on-vittorino-elvito-tessaro-dough-sculpture-artist/) - Vittorino Tessaro, commonly called "Elvito" creates amazing bread sculptures out of pizza dough. He has competed for several years in the World Pizza Championship. His favorite subject is Elvis Presley. - [PMQ Extra - October 2013, Bluegrass Bakeoff, new face in office and gifts!](https://uspizzateam.com/pmq-extra-october-2013-bluegrass-bakeoff-new-face-in-office-and-gifts/) - This month, PMQ covers the Bluegrass Bakeoff; there's a new face at the office; the staff gets gifts for the kitchen. - [2013 American Pizza Championship Winners at IBIE in Las Vegas](https://uspizzateam.com/2013-american-pizza-championship-winners-at-ibie-in-las-vegas/) - The American Pizza Championship was held at the International Baking Industry Expo in Las Vegas. Winners received a free trip to Italy to compete on the United States Pizza Team at the World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy in 2014. The USPT Trials are continuing through the duration of IBIE. 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