Pizza Today

We could have chatted with Philip De Andrade of @goathillpizza for hours in the podcast booth at @PizzaExpo Listen to this week's episode of The Hot Slice podcast to hear how Goat Hill became the de-facto delivery spot for a nearby hospital and more! hubs.ly/Q04bghjG0

Celebrate 50 years of San Francisco staple Goat Hill Pizza on The Hot Slice Podcast from the Pizza Expo show floor! 🍕 Listen now 👉 hubs.ly/Q04b91sF0 #PizzaToday #HotSlice

For our Women of Influence issue, we asked Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah to create a pizza that celebrates spring. After debating whether to use edible flowers, Scurto opted for squash blossoms paired with gremolata, prosciutto and stracciatella. hubs.ly/Q04b4Kw20

Optimize your operations with AI while protecting your brand's unique voice. Discover tips from Melinda Carbajal on balancing business efficiency and authentic human connection: hubs.ly/Q049VbHb0

Mirko D’Agata, Pizzeria No. 900 in Montreal, Quebec, wins Pizza Maker of the Year at International Pizza Challenge during Pizza Expo in Las Vegas after capturing back-to-back division pizza championships in 2025-2026. hubs.ly/Q049H26-0

Carmine Candito of ’O Munaciello took first place in the Best of the Best competition during @PizzaExpo! Challengers in the division were given a set of must-use ingredients. Find out how Candito prepared these and his prize-winning dough! hubs.ly/Q049w6tm0

Loredana Passariello won first place in the Neapolitan division at the 2026 International Pizza Challenge, making her the lone woman to compete for Pizza Maker of the Year! Read more of her story and find out who else took first place in Las Vegas! hubs.ly/Q049nJxh0

Now that spring has sprung, it's time to start planning summer menus. Oh boy, does Audrey Kelly have a 🔥 pizza recipe idea for you. She had us at corn and peach chimichurri. Get the recipe: hubs.ly/Q0492FBg0

What's your biggest takeaway from Pizza Expo 2026? As the Pizza Today/Pizza Expo team travels home, we are reflecting on an incredible show! We want to know your initial takeaways. Thank you for making Pizza Expo an unforgettable experience! With gratitude, Denise G.

It was a fantastic day to learn about running your pizzeria, thanks to operators such as Andolini's Pizzeria - Tulsa, Simply Pizza Truck and Pizza Man Dan's! Don't miss tomorrow's stellar lineup, starting with the Tuesday morning keynote featuring Wylie Dufesne of Stretch Pizza.

Are you competing in the International Pizza Challenge at @PizzaExpo 2026? Don't miss the competitor meeting today at 4 p.m.! Check out what what last year's IPC winners had to say about the experience. 🏆

IT'S PIZZA EXPO TIME! Use the Pizza Expo app as your guide. We're here to help you set a game plan! See you soon! Still need to download the app? Go to: hubs.ly/Q047PY6w0

Odie O'Connor made a name for himself in the vegan food community with Boxcar Pizza. Listen to The Hot Slice podcast to find out how he prices menu items, ensuring his pizzerias can continue serving vegan and gluten-free diners. hubs.ly/Q047DtBg0

Ensure the @PizzaExpo show guide is with you at all times by downloading the 2026 Pizza Expo app! Use the app to connect with suppliers, review the education schedule, watch competitions, participate in networking events and more! hubs.ly/Q047CypR0

Hear how Odie O'Connor, of Boxcar Pizza in Portland, OR and Odie's Pizza Company in San Diego, CA, leverages data-driven insights on this week's episode of The Hot Slice Podcast. Listen today: hubs.ly/Q047Ctdg0 #PizzaToday #TheHotSlice

It's nearly the most wonderful time of the year! Who are you most looking forward to seeing next week in Las Vegas during @PizzaExpo? Tag your pizza bestie in the comments! And if you haven't registered yet, head to hubs.ly/Q046XflG0 and sign up ASAP!

Speaking of green, PISTACHIO DUST! This is a fun ingredient to play around with that has an incredible wow factor. Check out all the pistachio menu ideas: hubs.ly/Q0477xTQ0

We're one week out from @PizzaExpo 2026! Are you ready? We've put together a list of must-have supplies to enjoy the biggest week in pizza. Come prepared to rock your pizzeria swag in the all-new Battle of the Brands contest. The winner will take home a $500 prize!

Pi Day 3.14 is Saturday! 'Happy Pi Day' or should we say 'Happy Pizza Pie Day!?' What's 3.14 and why do pizzerias mark this day? Find out why and see what some of the big pizza chains are doing to celebrate: hubs.ly/Q046NHgQ0

Learn how to make the most of abundant spring produce in our latest kitchen feature from pizzaiola Audrey Kelly of Audrey Jane's Pizza Garage. She makes the most of the spring season by preparing produce in multiple ways. Pesto, anyone? hubs.ly/Q046FDWR0