pizzaiolo
noun
piz·za·io·lo
ˌpēt-sə-ˈyō-(ˌ)lō 
plural pizzaiolos or pizzaioli
ˌpēt-sə-ˈyō-lē
: a pizza maker
According to one pizzaiolo ("dude who slings pizzas"), one should "always come for a pizza either before 8 pm or after 10 pm when the pizzeria is half-empty" for an optimum slice of pie.—
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Madison DapcevichA16 is known for its Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas from certified pizzaiolo, Chef Christopher Thompson, along with other signature dishes …—Alexis Korman
Alexis KormanWe chatted with some of the best pizzaioli in the country for tips on how to grill pizza in the summer, without making a mess or burning everything.—Ximena Larkin
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The mortadella pie’s seduction begins with its base, baked from a dough that Morgan developed with Anthony Falco, the pizzaiolo who made a name for himself at Roberta’s in Brooklyn before becoming a gun for hire with his own consulting firm.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
With a new breed of portable ovens and an anything-goes spirit, roving pizzaiolos are turning out impressive pies at bars, breweries and events.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 9 May 2023
So, about six weeks ago, the business partners reformulated their dough with a new Italian flour that has been warmly received by both the company’s pizzaiolos and loyal customers.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2023
The standout is Di Nando Pizzeria, whose pizzaiolo, Fernando Almeida, routinely wins awards.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Aaron Lindell, the chief pizzaiolo at Quarter Sheets in Echo Park, sometimes spreads Balinese-style sambal — made by sisters Celene and Tara Carrara, who run the Bungkus Bagus pop-up — as a fiery base among toppings of pepperoni, pineapple and pickled jalapeños.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022
Until recently, an aspiring pizzaiolo had no choice but to crank up their kitchen oven to the standard 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Adrienne So, Wired, 11 Aug. 2022
BurgerBob's Concessions Bottled water; chicken Philly sandwich; chicken spiedies; chicken tenders; coffee; corn dog caliente; French fries; hamburgers; hot dogs; iced tea; Italian/Polish sausage sandwich; nachos and cheese; Pepsi products; steak pizzaiolo.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022
The thing is, Bucolo is a pizzaiolo.
—Julia Buckley, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021
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Tim Carman, Washington Post, 21 June 2023
With a new breed of portable ovens and an anything-goes spirit, roving pizzaiolos are turning out impressive pies at bars, breweries and events.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 9 May 2023
So, about six weeks ago, the business partners reformulated their dough with a new Italian flour that has been warmly received by both the company’s pizzaiolos and loyal customers.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2023
The standout is Di Nando Pizzeria, whose pizzaiolo, Fernando Almeida, routinely wins awards.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
Aaron Lindell, the chief pizzaiolo at Quarter Sheets in Echo Park, sometimes spreads Balinese-style sambal — made by sisters Celene and Tara Carrara, who run the Bungkus Bagus pop-up — as a fiery base among toppings of pepperoni, pineapple and pickled jalapeños.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2022
Until recently, an aspiring pizzaiolo had no choice but to crank up their kitchen oven to the standard 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Adrienne So, Wired, 11 Aug. 2022
BurgerBob's Concessions Bottled water; chicken Philly sandwich; chicken spiedies; chicken tenders; coffee; corn dog caliente; French fries; hamburgers; hot dogs; iced tea; Italian/Polish sausage sandwich; nachos and cheese; Pepsi products; steak pizzaiolo.
—The Indianapolis Star, 25 July 2022
The thing is, Bucolo is a pizzaiolo.
—Julia Buckley, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021
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“Pizzaiolo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pizzaiolo. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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