How far would you go to become a world pizza champion? In this episode, Eidref sits down with Wilhelm Rodriguez, a world pizza champion who spent years chasing one of the toughest titles in the industry. From competing in pizza acrobatics to grinding through multiple losses in Las Vegas, Wilhelm…
Witness a true master of his craft and an elite World Pizza Champion. Wilhelm has numerous awards, ranging from acrobatics to pizza making, so it's no wonder he also took first place in the Bacio Non-Traditional Competition preliminaries and won the grand prize in the finals. I'm honored to call…
How does a Bay Area pizzeria quietly become a $2 million business? In this episode, Idris sits down with Leah, owner of Pizza Leah, to break down how a small-town pizzeria quietly hit $2 million in annual sales. From opening 20 locations to walking away for her health, Leah shares…
I had the absolute honor of competing in the Bacio Non Traditional Division. I thought I made a solid pizza featuring delicious Bacio cheese and lap cheong. Post- bake, I topped it with a ton of ingredients: pickled mango/serranos, peanuts, chili crisp honey, lime zest, basil and mint and some…
What does it really take to serve 58 pizzas in just 45 minutes… at a wedding where everything has to be perfect? In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Linda and Abby of Fired Up Fresh, a mother-daughter duo specializing in high-pressure mobile pizza catering. From months of…
This pizza is dedicated to Michele Querin of Gabacool Provisions. She and her partner are absolutely killing it with an amazing brand, great ingredients, and seriously delicious pizza. This is my interpretation of their menu item, Adriana, which features delicious Corto olive oil, Bacio cheese, roasted mushrooms (hen of the…
Episode 1 of Bacio In The Wild. Disclaimer... Bacio Cheese is a paid partner. That doesn’t change how I review these spots. I’ll always give you the full picture, pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself. The pros: That mushroom pie is insane. Surprisingly when I did my…
What if the smartest way to start a pizza business isn’t opening a restaurant… but avoiding rent altogether? In this episode, we spend the day with Jeremy and Michelle of **Gabacool**, an award-winning pizza pop-up that built a powerful brand without the massive overhead of a traditional pizzeria. From prepping…
The new Ooni rotating stone solves so many problems. But at a $350 price point, is this luxury item worth it for your set up? Find out. https://ooni.com/?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1800006&utm_source=1800006&utm_medium=Awin&tw_source=awin&tw_campaign=1800006&awc=77074_1772604990_4e0ba1c63cbebc4749100d5e3a6e3591
What if the secret to better pizza dough isn’t longer fermentation… but a completely different process altogether? After spending the day with Charlie Anderson of Good Pizza, my entire perspective on dough, consistency, and running a pizzeria shifted. From his layered poolish fermentation process to his obsession with precision, cost…
Most pizzerias have a huge menu, but this man, Charlie Anderson, only sells six pizzas. And this strategy is helping him in his quest to be the best pizzeria in the world. Highlights: 0:00 – Why a Tight Menu Keeps Slices Fresh 0:40 – Pros & Cons of Offering Fewer…
Pan pizza will always have a place in my heart- it just tastes so good when made right. Happy Valentine's Day to all my pizza-loving people.
Last month, someone commented on my post and said they would use less cheese on the pizza I made. And to that I say, here's how it looks. Ultimately, the amount of cheese you use is up to you and your audience. The main thing is you use a quality…
What happens when you open a slice shop during a pandemic—with no dining room and no walk-in traffic? In this episode, we sit down with Lars Smith, Chef and Co-Owner of State of Mind Slice House and the mind behind State of Mind Slice House in Palo Alto. Lars shares…
My pizza mentor said it best- it's not less is more, it's not more is more. The right amount is the right amount. No matter how tasty or premium your toppings may be, pizzas deserve balance. As tempting as it may be to throw on extra cheese, especially if it’s…
What if everyone told you your pizzeria would fail because of its location— and you proved them wrong by selling 275 pizzas in just four hours? In this episode of What’s Good Dough, we sit down inside Fired Pizza in Stockton, CA— a pizzeria that broke nearly every “rule” people…
Parlor style pizza is the pizza I grew up with. For this Shakey's clone- the key to nailing that distinct texture is to use an enriched dough (a good amount of fat). For the flavor, the cheese blend is key and for that, I found the Sharp Provolone and Whole…
Next year, I'm challenging myself to make the best pizza I can make, TWICE. I will practice. I will give it my best. I will focus on what I can control. I will enjoy the process. And hopefully I come home with two championship titles :]
What if the reason this pizza won wasn’t a secret ingredient… but a decision most people wouldn’t make? Slice on Broadway just took home Best Cheese Slice at the 2025 Las Vegas Pizza Expo and was named Best Pizzeria in the State— and today, we’re sitting down with owner-operator Rico…
The secret cheese blend you didn't know you needed in your life involves blending in some provolone. Recently I was in the midwest and I noticed that every pizzeria that I visited in Pittsburgh used provolone in their cheese blend. So of course I had to try. And yes, I'm…
What really happens when you cater a wedding for the first time—especially when it’s your cousin’s big day? In this episode, I break down the behind-the-scenes reality of catering my first-ever wedding. From long-distance travel and unexpected costs to dough management disasters and learning the power of preparation, these lessons…
Can a brand-new pizzeria survive on one of San Francisco’s toughest streets? In this episode, we hang out with David Jacobson, the pizza maker behind Cheezy’s Artisan Pizza and a Real California Milk Cheese Champion. David’s worked in some of the Bay Area’s most respected kitchens, built pizza programs from…
Say hello to my award-winning pizza. Spicy, yet balanced, thanks to creamy bacio cheese, mac and cheese, hot honey, and kale slaw. This is a banger.
No fresh mozz? No problem. I like to cube up my Bacio cheese when I'm in the mood for a Neapolitan pizza.
