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#97 Tore Trupiano – Mangia E Bevi, Oceanside, CA.

Born in Monroe, Michigan, Tore was lucky to be exposed to foods of the world at a very young age. Born to immigrant parents with a dream to open a restaurant in the United States. My father Damiano, handled the front of the house. My mother Santina, handled the kitchen. I knew quickly that food was in my future. Restaurants were opened in Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. In 1986 … [Read more...] about #97 Tore Trupiano – Mangia E Bevi, Oceanside, CA.

#73 Brian Hernandez – U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator, 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 a fire with a nice cigar and glass of whiskey, and all of his team … [Read more...] about #73 Brian Hernandez – U.S. Pizza Team Coordinator, Batesville, MS.

Newest USPT Members Earn High Honors in International Competition

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

’22 In Review: The Return of the Champions

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 for a few highlights from the ’22 … [Read more...] about ’22 In Review: The Return of the Champions