Giovanni Labbate

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 of that honor came home with PMQ’s U.S. Pizza Team—proof that … [Read more...] about An American Slice in Naples: Tievoli Pizza Bar Stands Tall in the Shadow of Vesuvius

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

In a world of delicate leopard-spotted Neapolitan crusts and razor-thin New York street slices, one pizzaiolo dared to look Motor City in the eyes and say, “Let’s ride.” Giovanni Labbate, owner of Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine, Illinois, and a U.S. Pizza Team champion, recently shifted gears and dropped a culinary bombshell: He’s added Detroit-style pizza to his already … [Read more...] about Red Tops and Rising Dough: Giovanni Labbate Drives Detroit Style into High Gear

Giovanni Labbate: Building a Sexy Pizza 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, to bring his take on New York-style … [Read more...] about Giovanni Labbate: Building a Sexy Pizza Truck

A California Peach Worth a Trip to Italy

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 and sponsored by REAL … [Read more...] about A California Peach Worth a Trip to Italy

U.S. Pizza Team Takes Gold in World Pizza Games

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 of live pizza … [Read more...] about U.S. Pizza Team Takes Gold in World Pizza Games