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Peter’s Blog, Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar

Written By Peter Reinhart
Saturday, 02 March 2013 Peter's Blog

Last week I took a local reporter, Michael Solender, on a local mini-Pizza Quest for a story he is writing for a local magazine. We were accompanied by photographer Tonya Russ Price. We picked four local places to visit, all of which I consider among Charlotte’s best: Wolfgang Puck Pizza Bar; Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizza; Mellow Mushroom; and Pure Pizza (where I serve as “consulting partner”). Michael’s article, which I’m…Read More…

Peter’s Blog, Feb. 28th, 2013

Written By Peter Reinhart
Thursday, 28 February 2013 Peter's Blog

This will just be a quickie, as I’m working on a deadline for a project, but I wanted to give everyone a heads up that in the coming days I will be posting a report on my recent mini-pizza quest around Charlotte, where I had a chance to visit with the Executive Chef of Wolfgang Puck’s new “Pizza Bar.”  For some unknown but beneficial reason for me, Wolfgang chose Charlotte…Read More…

Peter’s Blog, Upcoming Event, March 2nd

Written By Peter Reinhart
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 Peter's Blog

Hi Everyone, In light of our recent webisode posting about the Basta/Bruery Pizza/Beer Challenge, I think this announcement is very timely. Sadly, it will be more useful to those of you who live near Charlotte, NC so, if you don’t, but have friends or family in this area, please feel to tell them about it. On Saturday, March 2nd we will be hosting a “Farm to Fork” Pizza/Beer Pairing Dinner…Read More…

Peter’s Blog: Are these the Best in America?

Written By Peter Reinhart
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 Peter's Blog

Hi Everyone, I plan to write more about my recent trip through Texas, and we have some new postings to add this week, but my friend Steve Steingard, with whom I’ve shared many pizzas (and cheese steaks) while growing up together in Philly, just sent me this link and I wanted to share it with you, asap, because it highlights some very spectacular pizzas, both traditional and innovative.  No list…Read More…

News Flash!

Written By Peter Reinhart
Thursday, 24 January 2013 Peter's Blog

Great news. —  the Craftsy mini-pizza course launched yesterday and we already have 2,200 subscribers! To get the free video course, “Perfect Pizza at Home” go to www.craftsy.com/pizza and sign up. Did I mention that it’s FREE!!  I just watched the whole series from my hotel room (yes, I’m still in Texas) and I have to say, I’m really pleased with how it turned out. Check it out and let…Read More…

Peter’s Blog, January 21st, 2013

Written By Peter Reinhart
Monday, 21 January 2013 Peter's Blog

I’m headed out soon for Austin, TX where my teaching tour of Texas begins (see my previous Peter’s Blog for dates and cities). Not sure if there are still spaces available, so call the store near you if you want to attend.  In the meantime, till I get back, I wanted to share this e-mail from Pizza Quest follower, David Maxwell, in response to my WFO 4-minute rib eye steak…Read More…

2013, Here We Come!

Written By Peter Reinhart
Monday, 07 January 2013 Peter's Blog

Welcome to 2013! As we start a new year and also begin our third year here on Pizza Quest, I wanted to give you all a quick glimpse of what’s coming up. But first, a hearty thank you to all our contributors, partners, and supporters. This is  especially so for Forno Bravo, who partnered with us from Day One in creating this site and continues supporting us in so many…Read More…

Peter’s Blog, Dec. 22nd, 2012

Written By Peter Reinhart
Saturday, 22 December 2012 Peter's Blog

I’ll be back in a day or so with the steps for making that amazing 4-minute rib eye in a wood fired oven (as promised), but wanted to get this up asap to let you know that Craftsy just opened their final sale of the year on all courses, including mine on Artisan Bread, but it ends Monday night, so it’s just a two day affair.  The pizza course that…Read More…

Peter’s Blog, December 14th, 2012

Written By Peter Reinhart
Friday, 14 December 2012 Peter's Blog

I  just got back from Denver where I had the great joy and privilege to film a mini pizza course for Craftsy called, “Perfect Pizza at Home.”  As I mentioned in a previous post, this is going to be offered in January, by Craftsy, to the world for free!! (My bread course, on the other hand, sells for $39.95 — or $19.95 if you sign up via the special link…Read More…

Peter’s Blog: Happy Thanksgiving!

Written By Peter Reinhart
Monday, 19 November 2012 Peter's Blog

Here it is, Thanksgiving week, which means everything will feel like one long weekend till Chanukah and Christmas. Scary how fast that time goes.  But, to help you enjoy the time, we’ll post a few new pieces including the next installment in our Basta webisode series, which I hope to post on Thanksgiving Day.  Also, we’ll soon be posting the next installment in John Arena’s series on what it takes…Read More…

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