Ali Haider & wife Sayyeda Ali, proud owners of 786 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza Co. Sun Valley CA began their dream journey back in 2013. Being a huge foodie at heart Ali found his creativity outlet ,now by using different flavors of foods from around the world and presenting them in the form of world class Neapolitan wood fired … [Read more...] about #786 Ali Haider – 786 Degrees, LA, 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.
Opened in 1999, Dempsey's is the 2nd oldest brewery in the state,. Family run, and a fun atmosphere. From our 21+ Tap lines, house brewed brews ( and Rootbeer / Cream Soda ) to a full menu with made from scratch recipes, a full liquor rail, and 160+ seats, we've got something for everyone. Summer we have deck / outdoor seating. In Winter we have a warm fireplace, and … [Read more...] about #8 Sean Dempsey, Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant & Pub, Watertown, SD.
Started in the pizza business at age 14, Love Pizza, competing and creating new pies. When I am not making pizza, I love music, managing bands, doing PR, TV and radio promotion for popular local band’s to help relieve the stress of running a pizza place. … [Read more...] about #22 Lenny Rago – Panino’s Pizzeria, Evanston, IL.
Owner of Palo Mesa Pizza in Arroyo Grande, CA., Michael joined the team in 2013 after winning 3rd place at the U.S. Pizza Team Culinary Trials at IBIE in Las Vegas. Michael also joined the team in Parma, Italy in 2014 to compete as a United States Pizza Ambassador at the World Pizza Championships, scoring the highest score for the team in Classico. … [Read more...] about #6 Michael Stevens – Palo Mesa Pizza, Arroyo Grande, CA.
