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Kazuya Akaogi at Pizza Expo. Pizza Tossing Competition

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Here is Kazuya Akaogi, showing off his dough tossing skills at Pizza Expo 2015, in Las Vegas. Kazuya Akaogi is a Japanese pizzaiolo who shos pizza has no geograhic or cultural boundaries. He embodies the spirit of pizza. His smile is infectious and he has garnered much support. He has been made a member of the World Pizza Champions.

Scott Anthony on Punxsy Pizza, Tony Gemignani and Pizza as Social Change...

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Scott is at the forefront of using pizza for social change. He is a role model for other pizzeria operators regarding the power of pizza. Scott understands using pizza for Social Good.   Punxsy Pizza 115 N Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 (814) 938-8132 Scott's Book primarily for pizza professionals: Profits in the Pie: Effective Marketing Tactics to Seize YOUR Slice of the $38.1 Billion Pizza Pie Tony Gemignani's Book: The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more

Poke (Raw Fish) Pizza at the Pizza Corner in Ko Olina Hawaii

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In this exclusive interview, Jerome,  describes how he invented the Poke Pizza for the Pizza Corner at Ko Olina Resort in Hawaii. Jerome also explains how the pizza was an award winning pizza at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Poke Pizza at the Pizza Corner This is an extraordinary pizza made with Poke which is a traditional Hawaii Appetizer of Pupu. The pizza crust is cooked and then a furikake  (seaweed) seasoning is added. Once the crust is complete it is taken out of the oven and the poke is added to the pizza. I have had this pizza a number of times. It seems at least at first glance as being counter intuitive. This type of pizza does not seem like it would work. Add the different flavors and the method it is created, and it really does work. The taste is amazing. I want one right now! The Pizza Corner also offers traditional style New York pizza. The pizza is done well and tastes absolutely incredible. They are one of my favorite pizza spots in Hawaii. Make su...

Pizza Tossing and Pizza Acrobatics at Pizza Expo

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Pizza Tossing at Pizza Expo....

Pizza Expo, March 7-10 2016, Las Vegas

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Come to Las Vegas March 7-10, 2016 for the Las Vegas Pizza Show. For pizza , by pizza and about pizza. All things pizza at Pizza Expo Check out Pizza Expo: http://pizzaexpo.com

Jonathan Porter of Chicago Pizza Tours on Chicago Pizza

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Jonathan Porter knows Chicago Pizza. He runs a bus tour of the best pizza places in Chicago. Chicago Pizza is not just Deep Dish. Chicago also has a medley of thin crust pizza places. Taking this tour is seeing "Chicago through the eyes of pizza." While there is plenty of deep dish pizza, Chicago is also noted for thin crust tavern type pizza. Here is the motto of Chicago Pizza Tours: You can find out more about Chicago Pizza by going to: Chicago Pizza Tours Website You can have Chicago Pizza delivered right to your door: 4 Lou Malnati's Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizzas (2 Sausage & 2 Pepperoni)

Tony Gemignani's Favorite Pizza Ovens Pizza Rock

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 Tony Gemignani discusses his favorite pizza oven, the Stefano Ferrara Pizza Oven. Tony calls it the Ferrari of Pizza Ovens. This interview was conducted at Pizza Rock, Green Valley Ranch. The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and more