Master Pizza Maker

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English - February 18, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB
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Is pizza simple? We find out along with a short version of the history of pizza. Who was Tony Gemignani as a child? The how, when, and who helped him become a pizza acrobat, tossing dough with the famous Harlem Globetrotters, in addition to odd places and celebrities he has taught how to toss pizza dough. Tony tells us the A-Ha moment when he decided he wanted to learn it all.

The difficulty from being a pizza tossing world champion to being known as a master pizza maker and how he went about building his brand. He traveled the world for 16 years learning different pizza styles which he elaborates on and gives us the true style of a Neapolitan Pizza (Tony is one of only 3 people in the world to be an Official US Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza.

In 2005, he started the World Pizza Champions and we hear how one becomes a member and a story on how he was received as an American that won three first place titles in one competition in Leece, Italy. He has several restaurants/concepts and what the original plan was when thought about owning a restaurant. Get the insight into how Pizza Rock came to Vegas and what it is about. (You MUST try this place!). Tony gives the at home chefs tips on making pizza in your own kitchen and how you can connect with him.

Links:

Tony Gemignani Website: https://www.tonygemignani.com/

Purchase The Pizza Bible:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pizza-bible-tony-gemignani/1118889699?ean=9781607746058

Pizza Rock Downtown Las Vegas: https://pizzarocklasvegas.com/

Tony Gemignani Flour: http://www.giovannispecialties.com/shop/

Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

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Extra 5

Learn about Tony Gemignani’s own flour

Hear about all the Guinness Book of World records and which ones he is most proud of

The inside to the 2004 Pizza! The Movie

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