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National Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
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. 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 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 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. Article content 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.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Police arrest a Grubhub driver then finish a pizza delivery for him
This food delivery gets five stars after police stepped in to finish up after they arrested the delivery driver. "The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady," the police department said in a post on X. "We're committed to serving our community 24/7—whether it's safety or pizza delivery!" Bodycam footage shows police from the Tempe Police Department in Arizona arrest the driver, who was delivering what appears to be Little Caesars Pizza while driving for Grubhub, according to Storyful. They then delivered the pizza to its very surprised recipient." "I really appreciate the pizza," the recipient said when police showed up at her door. More news: Chipotle brings back viral avocado-inspired lip stain: Here's how to buy it Bodycam footage shows police arresting the driver, checking his phone, which had the map displayed, then two officers delivering the food to its waiting recipient. "Your Grubhub guy got arrested, so still delivered your pizza," one of the officers stated. The other officer said the pizza "still should be warm." The driver was arrested during a routine traffic stop during the Fourth of July weekend, according to Storyful. Police did not state why the driver was arrested in their post. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn,X, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Police finish pizza delivery after Grubhub driver arrested: Video
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
GrubHub customer left shocked after police officers arrest pizza delivery man
An Arizona woman was astounded after police officers arrested her GrubHub driver and then instead delivered the pizza to her. Footage shared by the Tempe Police Department shows two cops helped make sure the customer got her dinner. Around 10pm on July The Fourth, police pulled over and handcuffed a man they said was racing and recklessly driving. 'So, your GrubHub guy got arrested, so, still delivered your pizza.' As he explained the unusual situation, Brandy's mouth dropped open in disbelief and she let out a gasp. 'Well, I really appreciate the pizza, thank you very, very, much!' she responded while chuckling. 'It still should be warm,' the second officer chimed in. Based on video timestamps, only about 15 minutes had passed from the time the driver was arrested and the pizza arrived at her apartment. The department proudly shared video from the unusual ordeal on Saturday, writing: 'When a delivery driver was arrested during a traffic stop, our officers made sure the pizza still got to the customer. 'The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady. 'We're committed to serving our community 24/7 - whether it's safety or pizza delivery!' On social media, some viewers seemed just as shocked as Brandy was with the officers' delivery decision - which was certainly outside their job description. 'I would be so confused as well if that was my order,' someone wrote on X, with another adding 'This is and serve done right.' A department spokesperson told the Daily Mail on Sunday night he did not have the arrested driver's name or exact charges available. The Daily Mail has reached out to GrubHub for comment on the incident.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Police finish pizza delivery after arresting driver
Police officers in Phoenix, Arizona, delivered a customer's pizza after arresting the original delivery driver. Footage released by Phoenix's Tempe Police Department showed officers handcuffing an individual before retrieving the food from his car. The officers informed the surprised customer at her door that her ' GrubHub guy got arrested but we're still delivering your pizza'. The police force shared the footage online, saying: 'The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady.' Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Customer gobsmacked after police step in to deliver pizza after driver arrested
A customer got a surprise when two police officers turn up at her door to deliver her pizza rather than the driver, as he'd been arrested. Footage shared by Phoenix 's Tempe Police Department on Saturday (12 July) shows officers handcuffing an individual outside his car, before retrieving the food from inside. The officers can then be seen ringing a customer's doorbell and telling her: 'Your GrubHub guy got arrested but we're still delivering your pizza', to which the woman's face drops in shock before thanking them. Sharing the footage online, the force said: 'The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady.'
