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: phones, apps, marketing, … [Read more...] about Slice vs. Skynet: The Battle for Independent 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 and cook directly on the pizza, … [Read more...] about RECIPE: Sorrento-Style Frutti di Mare Pizza (No Cheese, All Seafood)
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 that some of the biggest pizza competitions on the planet were … [Read more...] about Dough in Motion: Why Your Pizzeria Needs Its Own Acrobat
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 the full results and more, visit … [Read more...] about Galbani Professionale Pizza Cup: 2025 Wrap Up
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 … [Read more...] about Raising the Roman Standard
