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San Francisco Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
One of the Bay Area's most celebrated pizzerias is coming to S.F.
San Francisco is getting a home for charred, nationally praised Bay Area pizza. Berkeley's hit Rose Pizzeria is opening a second location at 1 Clement St. in the Inner Richmond. Rose, which the New York Times named among the country's best pizza restaurants and the Chronicle placed at No. 13 on the Top 100 restaurants list, will open there late this year or early next, said co-owner Gerad Gobel, who runs the pizzeria with Alexis Rorabaugh. They've had their eyes on the corner space, a former location of the Village Pizzeria chain, for a year and finally landed the lease. The menu isn't finalized but diners can expect the same blistered pies with punchy topping combinations that Rose is known for. With a space almost triple the size of the original, they'll be able to produce more, possibly including house-made gelato and other pizza styles, such as thin, crispy Roman-style tonda or canotto, a puffy Neapolitan pie. They hope to build a small wine cave to sell bottles. The couple looks forward to joining San Francisco's pizza scene, which, Gobel said, is 'strong.' (The city continues to welcome a wave of new pizzerias, such as hit popup Jules, opening its brick-and-mortar location May 20.) Design plans for the San Francisco restaurant show a 700-square-foot dining room with a checkered floor and small bar area, plus a to-go window, dough room and sidewalk seating. Gobel and Rorabaugh opened Rose Pizzeria on University Avenue in 2021. It soon became a neighborhood, then a national, favorite for pizzas as well as natural wine and desserts like tiramisu and olive oil cake. Chronicle associate restaurant critic Cesar Hernandez wrote in a 2023 review that Rose 'tweaks classic pies with spice and smoke while showcasing big, unflinching flavors.' In March, Rorabaugh ranked among the top five competitors for world's best cheese pizza slice at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, the largest pizza-making competition in the country. The pair is also soon opening an all-day cafe and wine bar, called Cafe Brusco, in Berkeley.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Marabella Old World Pizza chef wins best cheese slice in Southeast region
WINTERVILLE, N.C (WNCT)- A local chef from Pitt County has won the award of the best cheese pizza slice in the entire Southeast region. Alessio Passalacqua of Marabella Old World Pizza won the top spot for best slice at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Passalacqua was one in 75 competitors and got 10th place for the all-around score, but number one for all competitors in the Southeast region of the United States. Passalacqua competed in the competition last year and came out empty handed but didn't compete in the cheese slice category. He came back this year to showcase his simple, yet delicious dish which earned him the top rank. 'So, you got like that good, milky, creamy flavor from the mozzarella and then the tomatoes like fresh plum tomatoes,' Passalacqua said. 'So, you get like a nice tomato, and it hits, it's very good. It is fresh. It's a very fresh taste.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
This Montrealer was just named the best pizza chef in the world
Originally from Turin in northern Italy, Mirko D'Agata has lived in Montreal for 13 years. He's been competing in the International Pizza Expo since 2017. This year he won first place in the Neapolitan category.
CBS News
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Slice on Broadway wins world's best cheese pizza
A Pittsburgh pizzeria is bringing home the title of World's Best Cheese Slice. Chris Ostapenko from Slice on Broadway represented the shop at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, competing against over 100 other people. "I made the pizza as I do every day in the pizza shop, and the results paid off," Ostapenko said in a press release from Slice on Broadway. Slice on Broadway owner Rico Lunardi said Ostapenko has been part of the team for nearly 15 years. "I am proud of him and happy for the whole Slice crew to officially say we have the world's best cheese slice," Lunardi said. Ostapenko received further congratulations on the pizzeria's Facebook page. "This moment means everything. It's not just about one incredible slice—it's about the passion, the hustle, and the amazing team behind it all. From the crew at the show to everyone holding it down back in Pittsburgh—we did this together," Slice on Broadway wrote on Facebook. The International Pizza Expo is described as the "industry's biggest event," bringing thousands of pizzeria professionals to Las Vegas for three days of competitions, seminars and an exhibitor showcase. Slice on Broadway has six locations across the Pittsburgh area in Beechview, Carnegie, the East End, Robinson, Wexford and the South Side.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pizza Experts at Hormel Foods Unveil 2025 Trends Forecast
Spicy flavors, regional varieties and homestyle ingredients are increasingly popular as pizza enthusiasts seek novelty, nostalgia AUSTIN, Minn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Straight from the sizzling scene of the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Hormel Foods — maker of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States and a market leader in foodservice pizza toppings — is dishing out its freshest take on the pizza industry's hottest trends. Logan Kumm and Daniel Moore, both Foodservice brand managers at Hormel Foods, have years of combined expertise in the pizza-toppings business. After another impactful showing in Las Vegas, Kumm and Moore have identified the five key pizza trends to watch for in the coming months and beyond: Spice That Packs a PunchHeat is turning up in bold, new ways on pizza. "More and more establishments these days are adding an extra kick to their pies," Kumm said. "We're seeing a lot of drive among Gen-Z and Millennials who are really liking those spicy flavors." These fiery additions — think crunchy, garlicky chili crisp drizzled over mozzarella, or the smoky bite of Calabrian peppers — bring layers of flavor and intrigue to every slice. Hot Honey's Sweet Sting Hot honey is buzzing louder than ever, and it's no passing fad. "It's the ultimate balance of sweet and heat," Kumm said. This flavor clash is sparking obsession and turning ordinary slices into something unforgettable. It's even presenting itself in product form. "We were thrilled to introduce FONTANINI® Hot Honey Sliced Sausage at Pizza Expo this week," Kumm said. "Hot honey is a trend that's been around for a while, and we just knew we had to be a part of it, because it's not going away." Regional Roots Run Deep Pizza's regional renaissance is in full swing, with varieties like Detroit-style, "Grandma" style and tavern pies entering the spotlight. "These aren't just recipes, they're stories," Moore said. Detroit-style pizza, with its thick, caramelized edges, is a canvas for toppings of all forms and flavors. Grandma-style pizza channels old-school New York vibes — thin, crispy and cut into squares. Tavern-style, the Midwest's thin, crunchy darling, is another increasingly popular style. "Pizza lovers are exploring these regional varieties more than ever before," Moore said. Mortadella Madness Mortadella is having a moment in the pizza scene, inspired in part by Anthony Bourdain's famous five-ingredient sandwich. Studded with pistachios and delectably crispy when cooked, mortadella is popping up on artisanal pies everywhere. Said Moore: "As fine dining chefs started picking up on this trend, everyone decided, 'Hey, mortadella is pretty good. Let's use it on pizza, too.'" This pistachio-flecked Italian charcuterie brings a lush texture and a whisper of spice that is turning heads in pizzerias across the country. Comfort Food Crossovers Pizza is getting cozy with comfort-food classics. Imagine corned beef and sauerkraut melded with Swiss — Reuben pizza, anyone? Whether it's crispy potato slices paired with rosemary, or juicy meatballs nestled in marinara, these hearty and familiar mashups are making pizza the ultimate comfort zone. "Nostalgia is really big nowadays," Moore said. "We see it in pop culture. There's a yearning for that kind of nostalgia right now, and that's where these comfort foods are really coming into play, and that certainly includes pizza." About Hormel FoodserviceOur culinary passion is what fuels us; a shared love of food is the inspiration behind our products, our brands and our protein expertise. Hormel Foodservice prides itself on offering pioneering solutions meant to ignite creativity while minimizing the back-of-house challenges of a fast-paced kitchen. Whatever the need, Hormel Foodservice is here to help its customers thrive. For more information on Hormel Foodservice and its extensive portfolio of product solutions, including an array of globally inspired flavors and fully cooked proteins, visit About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN'S®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. 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