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Eater
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Chicago's Best Detroit-Style Pizzas
Paulie Gee's Logan Square Link When Paulie Gee's made its way to Chicago in 2016, it didn't just bring the Neapolitan-style pies the Brooklyn pizzeria is known for. Owner Derrick Tung also introduced Detroit-style 'Logan Squares' to the menu, and what a good decision that turned out to be. The best-selling U.S. Pizza Cup Winner is a sweet-salty-crunchy medley of charred pepperoni cups, bacon jam, ricotta, and hot honey. As the name implies, it took home the top prize at the 2018 U.S. Pizza Cup (we won't disagree with that decision). A gluten-free version is so ridiculous that many won't be able to tell the difference and surpasses gluten-free options in the Motor City, especially the version from that popular chain.
Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Neapolitan-style pizzeria Piccolo Buco to open in Naperville's Block 59 in August
Piccolo Buco is slated to open its second location in late August as part of Naperville's Block 59, joining a slew of restaurants filling the new dining and entertainment venue. Specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, the Italian eatery was started by Tim McEnery, founder and CEO of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, which also has a Naperville location. In his quest to find the best pizza in the world, McEnery came upon a pizza shop in Rome with the same name just steps away from the Trevi Fountain that became his inspiration, according to the restaurant's website. 'It was pizza that he had never had the way it was made, with a very puffy crust and very Neapolitan style,' said Jason Plutz, chief restaurant officer for Cooper's Hawk. 'He hadn't seen that in the United States and he thought to himself, 'Wow. One, this is incredible pizza. And two, our wine club members would love an experience like this.'' McEnery reached out to Luca Issa, owner of the Rome restaurant, to discuss bringing the concept to the U.S. Issa initially declined but changed his mind after learning more about McEnery's background and the Cooper's Hawk brand. The first Piccolo Buco in the U.S. opened in Oak Brook in 2022. Naperville's will be the second. Its pizzas feature a puffy crust based on Issa's recipe, according to Plutz. When it is served, the pizza crust — made with flour imported from Italy — is punctured and then cut with scissors to preserve the fluffiness as much as possible, he said. There are three types of sauces: a traditional red as well as a creamy white and a unique yellow sauce. The red and yellow sauces are made from tomatoes sourced from Italy, Plutz said. The restaurant will also serve a variety of pastas, entrees, appetizers and desserts. Sandwiches will be available until 3:30 p.m. Able to seat 192 people, the Block 59 Piccolo Buco will boast a wine tasting room serving various Italian and Cooper's Hawk selections. That aspect of the restaurant, which will be unique to the Naperville location, is a way of tying the two restaurants together, Plutz said. 'Our wine club members, they love the experience of a tasting room,' he said. Piccolo Buco is one of the newest restaurants to be announced for Block 59. Already open are The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack and First Watch, which unveiled its second Naperville location there earlier this month. Others slated to open later this year include Stan's Donuts, Velvet Taco, Cava, Crisp & Green and Fresh Fin. 'We couldn't be happier being in Naperville with the energy that's going on in that development,' Plutz said. The company is also planning to open a third Piccolo Buco in Tampa, Florida, in October. With an Aug. 24 opening planned for the Naperville location, the restaurant is in the process of hiring bartenders, servers, tasting room attendants, hosts, porters and a full culinary team. Job applications are available at to
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 .
Daily Mirror
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I tried Europe's best pizza and you won't find it in Italy'
A food enthusiast has tried out the 'best pizza in Europe' to see if it lives up to its reputation, and you can find it much closer to home than you might expect One of the best things about pizza is that you can truly make it however you want it to fit your preferences. Whether you prefer a certain type of dough or toppings, the world really is your oyster when it comes to making your perfect pizza. However, this doesn't stop food enthusiasts from travelling the world in the hopes of finding the best pizza out there. While you'd might think that the best pizza would be found in Italy, as the meal originated in Naples in the Northern part of the country. However, you'd be wrong, as one pizzeria in West London has been named the best in both the UK and in Europe for the past two years in a row. Napoli on the Road is located just off Chiswick's high street and offers a menu full of different kinds of pizzas to fit every taste. However, the one they're known for is the 'Ricordi d'Infanzia' pizza, which has won them their awards. To see just how great the pizza is, one food enthusiast named Ben decided to head to the eatery and sample it for himself. "Number five pizza in the entire world f**king world, and it's in Chiswick," he said in his TikTok video. He added: "It's number one in Europe and number one in the UK for the last two years running." He went on to write in the caption of the video: "This pizza restaurant started by Michel Pascarella is an absolute must-visit. Don't sleep on it!" As the pizza arrived in front of him, he was forced to take back a previous comment he had made. "Now I'm in a big contradiction with everything I've said," he said. The video then cuts to another clip where Ben is heard saying on the voice over: "Because let's have it, London is full of so many sh*t Neapolitan style pizzas it's absolutely ruined the vibe." Holding up a slice, he said: "It's this pizza they've won the awards for the best pizza in the UK and the best pizza in Europe for the past two years on the spin - let's go." He quickly pointed out that the bottom was 'floppy' as all good Neapolitan-style pizza should be, but said the dough was lighter and fluffier than what he was used to. After sampling, he said: "Amazing. Best pizza I've had in a long time. How is this in Chiswick High Street? It's not even on it, it's off the high street. It's on a little side road. This is f**king brilliant." In his opinion, the best pizza he has had was in Taormina in Sicily - but this pizza 'easily matches' that. "This has got like chunks of beef ragu on it," he said before holding up a piece of meat before it fell back onto the pizza. "Look, it falls apart. Chunks of tender beef." After having a few bites, he could safely conclude: "This is absolutely 10 out of 10, this is 11 out of 10."
Engadget
10-07-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Amazon Prime Day deals include Ooni pizza ovens for up to 30 percent off
Billy Steele for Engadget If you've been eyeing Ooni's pizza ovens, but haven't yet taken the leap, there are a few tasty Prime Day deals that will save you some cash. Better yet, they're still available on day 3 of the sale. The biggest savings is on the company's electric model, but there's gas and wood-burning options as well. So, if you're in the market for a new pizza oven to power your summer patio parties, read on for the best deals on Ooni wares you'll find this week. And if you're looking for other kitchen tech deals, we've got a detailed guide for that right here. One of the deals below is no longer available on Amazon, but the sale price is still available direct from Ooni. Ooni's only electric model can be used indoors and outside. It reaches 850 degrees Fahrenheit in just 20 minutes and cooks 12-inch Neapolitan-style pizzas in 90 seconds. Plus, there's independent control of the top and bottom heating elements as well as a boost feature to get the stone back to cooking temps quickly. This price is no longer available at Amazon, but is still live on the Ooni website. $629 at Ooni Ooni Karu 2 Pro for $671 (21 percent off): If you prefer a wood-fired pizza oven, the robust Karu 2 Pro is down significantly from its usual $849 asking price. Here, you get a large front viewing window to monitor the cook as well as a digital temperature display so you know when the oven is ready for action. And the extra height allows you to cook more than just pizza. And if you want to use gas, you can buy a burner for that purpose.
