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Overview of Fully Assembled Ovens for Summer
Jul 23, 2019Ready to make the leap and start cooking in a wood fired pizza oven this summer? It’s not too late. Forno Bravo has a whole line of easy-to-install, fully assembled, residential ovens that fit that goal exactly. Let us introduce you to a few of them, so that no matter what your style or available space is, we have an oven for you. Make 2019 the year you stop ‘waiting for... Read More
Wood Fired Grilling with NAPCA and Chef Iannone: Scallops and Lemony Salsa Verde
Jul 23, 2019Recently, the chefs at the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy (NAPCA) put on a special 1-day class to teach people how to cook in their wood fired Forno Bravo ovens. They covered all of the basics, plus several advanced skills to help the participants gain confidence in their cooking. While Chef Leo Spizzirri covered the pizza topics, Chef Anthony Iannone took the lead as grill master, delivering mouth-watering Wood... Read More
2019 Photo Contest Extension and Preview– A Sampler of Pictures and Stories
Jul 23, 2019Our 2019 Photo Contest deadline has been extended, but still ends soon. The new ending date is: Monday, July 29th, 2019. We have been so impressed with the images and stories we have received so far, that we couldn’t wait to share a few with you as a preview. *Please note, these are in no particular order and do not a necessarily represent a winning entry. They are simply a sample for... Read More
Building from the Best – A Sampler of Casa Pizza Oven Projects
Jun 26, 2019Get inspired by this sampler of home oven builds using our reliable and accessible Casa Modular Pizza Oven Kit. With these durable, all-inclusive oven kits, you don’t have to be Tim ‘the tool man’ Taylor, or Norm Abram from This Old House to build your own wood fired pizza oven at home. First we’ll go through a few elements common to all Casa’s, and then we’ll look at a wide... Read More
Restaurateur Spotlight – Father and Daughter Duo Thrive at Giannina’s Pizza and Catering
May 30, 2019Born in Sicily, and raised on his grandparents’ farm and vineyard, Salvatore Cicciarella grew up surrounded by hard work, good food, and strong family ties. At 77, with over 50 years in pizzerias and restaurants, he still shares those values with his daughter, Giovanna (Gio), as they work side by side in their business, Giannina’s Pizza and Catering. Salvatore makes the dough daily and Gio is the pizzaiolo and owner.... Read More
Highlights from the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show
May 30, 2019The 100th Anniversary 2019 National Restaurant Association Show is a wrap! Our booth was a hub of excitement each day as Master Instructor, Chef Leo Spizzirri took the stage to put our custom-tiled Napoli120 through its paces. The food was amazing and the cooking tips he gave out were extremely helpful. Click Here To Jump Straight To Leo’s Upcoming “Mastering Your Oven Course” on June 29! 4-Day Trade Show Extravaganza... Read More
Helpful Hints for Planning Your New Pizza Oven Build
Apr 29, 2019For many people, a pizza oven is a big investment of time and resources that will provide their family or company with years of delicious food and happy memories. At Forno Bravo, we want to make the planning and building process as seamless as possible. With 1,000s of customers using our ovens, we have a rich history of helping folks find and build the right oven. The following checklists will... Read More
An Introduction to Pizza Oven Kits
Apr 29, 2019Forno Bravo’s modular pizza oven kits take the guesswork out of making a great pizza oven for your home or business. Our kits bridge the gap between full DIY projects and the ‘place and bake’ convenience (but higher cost) of a factory assembled oven. With exceptionally fast delivery times, high-tech, quality components that perform better than simple brick, and the freedom to finish or install your kit in an endless... Read More
Tips on Installing a Wood Fired Oven from John Livera
Apr 29, 2019Steps for Installing a Residential Oven For many, installing a pizza oven at home is a dream. Although it can seem a bit overwhelming, if you know what to anticipate, it is well worth the effort! It is important to understand the process so you can plan accordingly. Walk with John Livera, (seafood specialist, wood-fired enthusiast, consultant, and chef) through the installation of his wood fired Vesuvio oven in this... Read More
