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 States (Indiana and Kentucky, for the geographically … [Read more...] about Fjords, Flour, and Fierce Competition
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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 won the day with the top 2 pies, followed closely by … [Read more...] about 2019 West Coast U.S. Pizza Cup Wrap Up Video
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 and the U.S. Pizza Team … [Read more...] about Dreams of Parma Shine Through in the Golden State
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 Pizza Classica event. … [Read more...] about The U.S. Pizza Team Battles International Pizzaioli For Top Honors
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, … [Read more...] about European Pizza Championship 2019