#096: The Michael Jordan of Cheesesteaks – Al Calozzi

Al Calozzi – Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks – San Diego, CA

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Summary

Al Calozzi is the owner of Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks serving authentic Philly cheesesteaks from two his locations in Seattle, and San Diego.
Growing up in a family restaurant Al learned to cook his first cheesesteak from his uncle at ten years old.
Starting as a food cart vendor, Al describes the obstacles he has faced over his career and how he was able to persevere by focusing on his goals.
Haters motivate: Al describing how he takes negative energy and uses it as fuel to keep going.
Competing in the 2019 National Cheesesteak Day charity event on March 24th to benefit the Special Olympics San Diego Region.

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“Consistency that’s the thing. I’m on a ten year run of this and I can tell you my sandwiches are always the same. I’ve had knuckleheads and they don’t last. I don’t tolerate it. I know they are not cooking the meat right or they’re not slicing the onions right. I know how that sandwich is supposed to be.” – [21:38] Al Calozzi
I don’t look at them as failures; it’s lessons learned along the way… What kept me going through all those failures and obstacles was that passion. I love making cheesesteaks. I love cooking. I love being in hot kitchens.” – [40:53] Al Calozzi
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