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
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 Trupiano, owner of Mangia e Beve in Oceanside, … [Read more...] about 2024 World Pizza Championships
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 Fieri di Parma with hopes of reaching the … [Read more...] about Newest USPT Members Earn High Honors in International Competition
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
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
