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Calgary Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Two Canadian pizzaiolos among the world's 100 best pizza chefs
Article content An independent voting panel of 512 experts from 60 countries has recognized what locals already knew. Ryan Baddeley of Toronto's Pizzeria Badiali and Cédric Toullec of Halifax's Lou Pécou Artisanal Pizzeria make some of the best pizza in the world. Article content The third edition of The Best Pizza Awards, a 'celebration of global pizza excellence and innovation,' recently took place in Milan, Italy. Baddeley was named No. 51 for his 'refined yet nostalgic approach' to New York-style pizza by the slice. Toullec, whose ethos is 'rooted in sustainability and authenticity,' placed No. 93. Article content Article content Article content Italian pizza chefs dominated the 2025 ranking with 36 of the 100 spots, including the top three. 'Famed for his mastery of dough and pioneering techniques,' Francesco Martucci of I Masanielli in Caserta was crowned the world's best pizza chef. (Up from No. 5 in 2024.) Franco Pepe of Caiazzo's Pepe in Grani, 'A pioneer of terroir-driven pizza,' was named No. 2, down from the top spot in 2024 and 2023. Gabriele Bonci of Rome's Pizzarium, who earned the nickname 'Michelangelo of pizza' for his pizza al taglio (rectangular pies sold by the slice), rose one place from last year to round out the top three. Article content Article content Article content Jorge Sastre and Rafa Panatieri were the only other pizza chefs outside Italy to break the top 10. The friends placed No. 8 for the artisanal 'farm-to-pizza' pies they make at Barcelona's Sartoria Panatieri, which showcase organic, local and seasonal products. Article content Article content Alongside pizza chefs from countries including Brazil, India, Taiwan, the Philippines and the United States, Baddeley and Toullec were the only Canadian pizzaiolos to make the 2025 list. Article content Baddeley, a former fine-dining chef who worked at Toronto restaurants including Bar Isabel and Bar Raval, opened Pizzeria Badiali in 2021. It's since become a community fixture with lines around the block. 'Badiali is about more than just great ingredients — it's about heritage and craftsmanship. Using three-day fermented dough and premium Italian flour, each pizza balances crispy, airy texture with bold, familiar flavours,' The Best Pizza Awards said on Instagram.
Vancouver Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Two Canadian pizzaiolos among the world's 100 best pizza chefs
An independent voting panel of 512 experts from 60 countries has recognized what locals already knew. Ryan Baddeley of Toronto's Pizzeria Badiali and Cédric Toullec of Halifax's Lou Pécou Artisanal Pizzeria make some of the best pizza in the world. The third edition of The Best Pizza Awards , a 'celebration of global pizza excellence and innovation,' recently took place in Milan, Italy. Baddeley was named No. 51 for his 'refined yet nostalgic approach' to New York-style pizza by the slice. Toullec, whose ethos is 'rooted in sustainability and authenticity,' placed No. 93. Italian pizza chefs dominated the 2025 ranking with 36 of the 100 spots, including the top three. 'Famed for his mastery of dough and pioneering techniques,' Francesco Martucci of I Masanielli in Caserta was crowned the world's best pizza chef. (Up from No. 5 in 2024.) Franco Pepe of Caiazzo's Pepe in Grani, 'A pioneer of terroir-driven pizza,' was named No. 2, down from the top spot in 2024 and 2023. Gabriele Bonci of Rome's Pizzarium , who earned the nickname 'Michelangelo of pizza' for his pizza al taglio (rectangular pies sold by the slice), rose one place from last year to round out the top three. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Though chefs based in pizza's birthplace understandably stole the spotlight, two Tokyo pizzaiolos made the top 10. Rome-born Daniele Cason of The Pizza Bar on 38th came in at No. 6, and self-taught Okinawan chef Tsubasa Tamaki placed No. 10 for the Neapolitan-style pizza he bakes in a cedar-fired oven at Pizza Studio Tamaki . Jorge Sastre and Rafa Panatieri were the only other pizza chefs outside Italy to break the top 10. The friends placed No. 8 for the artisanal 'farm-to-pizza' pies they make at Barcelona's Sartoria Panatieri , which showcase organic, local and seasonal products. Alongside pizza chefs from countries including Brazil, India, Taiwan, the Philippines and the United States, Baddeley and Toullec were the only Canadian pizzaiolos to make the 2025 list. Baddeley, a former fine-dining chef who worked at Toronto restaurants including Bar Isabel and Bar Raval, opened Pizzeria Badiali in 2021. It's since become a community fixture with lines around the block. 'Badiali is about more than just great ingredients — it's about heritage and craftsmanship. Using three-day fermented dough and premium Italian flour, each pizza balances crispy, airy texture with bold, familiar flavours,' The Best Pizza Awards said on Instagram . Founded in 2022, Toullec named his Halifax pizzeria Lou Pécou after the stem that holds a cluster of fruit, such as tomatoes, in the Provençal dialect. Growing up in his hometown of Marseilles, France, Toullec's grandmother taught him to pay special attention to the stems when buying produce at the market. A 'good pécou' was a telltale sign that the fruit was fresh and ripe. Toullec extended this attention to detail to the ingredients he uses at his pizzeria. He makes his naturally leavened dough with 100 per cent organic flour, and either sources toppings with care or prepares them in-house. Toullec said being named one of the world's best pizzaiolos was 'an unbelievable honour.' He added in an Instagram post , 'The story we're living is nothing short of incredible. We never imagined this would be possible for our little team and pizzeria in Halifax. But here we are proof that everything is possible with passion, dedication and countless hours of true labour of love.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here .
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Aaron Baddeley odds to win the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Aaron Baddeley will be among the golfers teeing off from June 26-29 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, MI. Anticipating big things from Baddeley this week? Here are some different ways for you to wager on him. Rocket Mortgage Classic details and info Watch golf on Fubo! Baddeley odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic Baddeley is +75000 to win. If you wagered $10 on Baddeley to win, you'd get $7,510.00 back. PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 8:56 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Baddeley odds to finish in the top 5 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Odds for the Rocket Mortgage Classic are available, and Baddeley listed at +16000 to at least finish in the top five. That means wagering $10 on Baddeley would give you $1,610.00. Baddeley odds to finish in the top 10 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Other betting markets for Baddeley at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Sportsbooks offer many more betting markets for every golf tournament, including whether a player makes the cut or misses it, and picking who will lead after Round 1. Bookmakers also offer odds on 3-ball matchups (three players grouped together, teeing off at the same time) and one-on-one matchups for every golf tournament. Just pick who you think will play better on the day; that's all that matters. Baddeley recent performances Baddeley has participated in 12 tournaments this season, with zero top-10 finishes. In his past four events, Baddeley finished outside the top 20. In his last five trips to this event, Baddeley has an average finishing position of 57th.
Edinburgh Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow expert gushes over ‘most expensive thing he's ever seen' in 25-year career
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Antiques Roadshow. An Antiques Roadshow expert was amazed at the sight of a guitar that once belonged to both The Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison. Expert Jon Baddeley was on hand to take a closer look at a unique guitar, with a large crowd gathered on the BBC daytime series to find out more. He was met with the owner of the instrument and guitar expert Paul as Baddeley began: 'Now you've brought me in an exceptionally rare guitar with an even more interesting story behind it. But let's focus on the make first. It's a make I have rarely ever seen.' Paul elaborated that the guitar was made by Bartell of California in the mid to late 1960s and was a 'very rare' fretless guitar prototype. He added: 'And the story goes that the company owner has always said he gave one to John Lennon and he gave one to Jimi Hendrix. This is the Lennon one.' The expert's attention then turned to the guest Ray who gave some more insight into how it came to be his. 'In the 1970s and 1980s, I was doing lots of recording sessions on guitar and one of the things I used to do regularly was sessions for Handmade Films (production company) that George Harrison started. (Image: BBC) 'I was asked to play guitar, which was great, had lots of laughs and at the end of the session, George said 'I'm not sure what to do with this. You have a go.' 'And I just got handed the guitar. It's a strange old thing to play, because there's no frets.' Ray began to play the guitar before stopping to tell the expert: 'But I played a few notes and he said 'You're definitely getting more out of it than I am. ''It's doing better for you, why don't you have it.'' 'Well that's not a bad accolade that you can play better than George Harrison!', Baddeley joked. The guest replied: 'At the time, this was quite rock n'roll as this. It's not the greatest of rock n'roll guitars unless you're going to play slide or something like that.' Baddeley then switched his attention to a photograph the guest had brought along, calling it the 'icing on the cake'. 'Because this is George Harrison in his house in Friar Park, and here's George standing at the back and just down here on the left hand side, is the guitar in question. 'And you can see there the makers name and the design below. 'So quite categorically, that puts that guitar in this room, in George Harrison's house. 'I think that's 100% certainty, it is what it is.' It was then time to talk about value: 'To a guitar collector, initially, a very rare guitar. 'Then to somebody who's a The Beatles fan, to own a guitar that was once owned by both John Lennon and George Harrison, can you get a better history? 'Two of the most important rock stars of the 20th Century.' (Image: BBC) Baddeley briefly paused before revealing: 'I would suggest that at auction, I wouldn't be surprised if it made between £300,000 and £400,000.' The audience largely gasped at the extortionate figures with the guest's eyes bulging in amazement. He remarked: 'Amazing. That surprises me, because there it's been on the stand, just playing it. 'I've never really thought about value with George being a mate and that. Wow.' 'It's a good thing you were there on the day, in the recording session and he gave it to you and here it is today', Baddeley said before asking the owner to play another song. After the guest took to the guitar once more, Baddeley called him a 'star' and the pair shook hands. Later in a separate interview, the expert candidly shared: 'I think in 25 years, it's by far the most expensive thing I've ever seen.' The guest commented: 'I don't know what to say actually, I'm really taken aback by it. I didn't realise it was worth that much money. It's lucky I don't keep it in the house.' Concluding this segment of Antiques Roadshow, Baddeley added: 'What's really important is the provenance and there it was, in the photograph, in George Harrison's collection. Wow. You can't do better than that.' Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Antiques Roadshow guest speechless at real value of 'love token' he was 'clueless about'
BBC's Antiques Roadshow saw a guest laugh at the real purpose of a "carved piece of wood" worth far more than what he was expecting. Antiques Roadshow stars laughed as they talked about the use of a mysterious wooden stick its owner thought was worth just £10. The BBC favourite set up shop at RAF Coningsby, where expert Jon Baddeley closely examined what appeared as an unremarkable "carved piece of wood [with] nothing very special about it." He inquired: "It's got a date on the back so we know when it was made but what was it made for?" to which the puzzled owner admitted: "That's what I've brought it for actually, I haven't got a clue." Baddeley canvassed the crowd for theories, eliciting responses like a speaking stick, a ceremonial item, a ruler, even a shoe horn. With keen observation, he noted: "It's chip carved, you can see how it's carved like this, so the quality isn't of huge merit, I have to say." "It seems like something knocked up in leisure time, wouldn't you say?", the owner concurred, as Baddeley nodded to "folk art". Not one to keep the audience in suspense, Baddeley teased out the answer, asking: "So a bit of folk art and what's the thing that's closest to a woman's heart?" A cheeky guess from the guest, "Money usually" roused laughter, before Baddeley hinted at a more intimate answer: "Money is the closest thing! Well maybe just think of something that's physically closer, her underwear. "So this is what is called a stay busk. In the 18th Century, your stay was your corset, so this would have fitted down - I'm not wearing a corset today - it would have fitted down in a pocket at the front of your corset [and] went down like that. "It meant you had to stand up very straight, it meant you had to keep your stomach in and it meant it lifted your breasts which was very important. "So it was given to you by your lover." The guest chuckled at the notion, with the expert himself grinning as he discussed the topic. He continued: "So if you wanted to give your lover something closest to our heart, you would have carved this piece of wood in 1775 and 'AS' was probably the initials of his wife or his girlfriend. "She would have worn it and every time she put it in, she'd remember her husband or lover. It's a love token." When asked if he liked it more now, the owner responded with a grin: "I mean, I've heard many things on what it's been but that's the best one yet I think and obviously you're right." Baddeley stated: "And what I personally like about it is it's been used, because obviously it's been touched a lot", before proceeding to discuss its value. "I love it, I think it's a great piece. Value, dated 1775, English, chip-carved, a love token, lots of story behind it, at auction, £800 to £1,200." The guest's mouth instantly fell open, before he covered his face with his hands and shook his head. The owner was left stunned, saying: "I thought £10 [at] the most. I don't believe it!". Baddeley joked: "I think it's something to give to your wife", as he handed over the stay busk, prompting the guest to present the item to his wife. As he departed, the owner returned to the circle, shook Baddeley's hand, and expressed his gratitude for the appraisal.
