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Respect The Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"RespectSo many things about pizza run through my mind each day, but lately, I\u2019ve been thinking about pizza as a craft. \u00a0I laugh when I see people, writers, critics, or bloggers comparing pizzas from different pizzerias when I believe that they should be celebrating pizza in it\u2019s entirety. In the restaurant business we call it the uneducated palate. Understanding all the details of different styles is so very important. From the oven, to the flour, to the cheese and the tomato\u2019s, each style varies. The transformation of these ingredients into the pizzas we bring to your plate is something all serious pizzaiolos are proud of and cherish. \u00a0If you were to compare Chris Bianco to Anthony Mangieri, or Brian Spangler to Ken Forkish, or Ed Ladou to me– it doesn\u2019t make sense because each of us make pizzas for us and for our customers. \u00a0The difference in the styles cannot really be compared, only celebrated. I can appreciate a deep dish from Malnati\u2019s, or a slice from Joe\u2019s, or an artisan pizza from Franny\u2019s because they are all great in their own way. When people understand and celebrate the style a light goes off and we become receptive. This receptivity allows us to adapt and enjoy without becoming judgmental. At the level of craft it\u2019s all good but respecting the craft is far from common these highly opinionated days.<\/p>\n

I understand that we all have our favorites but the vision of each pizzaiolo, regardless of the style,<\/p>\n

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offers much to be appreciated. The balance of our ingredients, without over powered toppings or over mature doughs, is what makes a great pizza. It\u2019s all about balance, consistency, and bake.<\/p>\n

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I have been making pizzas for 20 years and my travels have taken me to some of the greatest pizza experiences imaginable. I have always kept an open mind when working with other great operators and, now, I have been able to share this with everyone, young and old. It\u2019s so rewarding making something that I love, then experiencing the expression of gratification through my customer\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n

\"Tony

Tony & Peter at the Golden Gate Bridge<\/p><\/div>The forecast for this industry is everlasting long, and will outlast us all. Pizza will be here forever and we can continue to make it better as long as we respect it as a craft. Once we say we are the best, or anyone is the best, that\u2019s when we stop the evolution of its greatness. Teaching this is what I feel is the future in our quest to minimize mediocrity and continue our independence as solo operators.<\/p>\n

When people introduce me and call me chef I almost get offended.\u00a0I am a pizzaiolo, no more no less. I just keep thinking, respect the craft and respect the craftsmen.<\/p>\n

Tony Gemignani<\/p>\n

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Respect The Craft So many things about pizza run through my mind each day, but lately, I\u2019ve been thinking about pizza as a craft. \u00a0I laugh when I see people, writers, critics, or bloggers comparing pizzas from different pizzerias when I believe that they should be celebrating pizza in it\u2019s entirety. In the restaurant business we call it the uneducated palate. 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