Pizza Story Podcast
Pizza Story Podcast
Podcast Description
There are more than 50,000 family owned pizzeria's in America. Each one has their own unique story. Join our host Erica D'Arcangelo as she interviews this group of real American hero and learn their pizza story. This podcast encompasses everything that is unique about food, family and Italian culture. Most of all, you'll get to find how about the best pizza and were to get it.
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Focuses on family-owned pizzerias across America, emphasizing individual stories, culinary traditions, and personal anecdotes. Episodes delve into topics like unique pizza recipes, generational family recipes, and cultural ties, with examples like Ranger Joe's emphasis on simplified menus for quality and D'Arc's family legacy in pizza making.
There are more than 70,000 family-owned pizzeria’s in America, and even more across the globe. Each one has their own unique story. Join our host Erica D’Arcangelo as she interviews this group of real American heroes, and learns about their pizza stories. This podcast encompasses everything that makes you fall in love with food, family, Italian culture, and tradition. Most of all, you’ll get inside information on the best pizza in the world, and where to get it, from award-winning pizzaiolo’s and chefs, to influencers and opinion leaders on pizza and Italian culture.
Welcome back to the Pizza Story Podcast with host Erica D’Arcangelo 👱🏼♀️. In this episode, we sit down with Nick from Lucky Nick's Pizza to explore his incredible journey from a culinary novice to a pizza entrepreneur.
Nick's story is one of passion, resilience, and creativity, as he shares how he turned a pandemic hobby into a thriving business 🍕.
Episode Highlights:
✅ From Nordstrom Cafe (Erica’s actual favorite store) to pizza passion, Nick recounts his early culinary days at Nordstrom Cafe, where he learned the fundamentals of food, and how a Vice video featuring Anthony Mangieri inspired his love for pizza.
✅ The Birth of Lucky Nick's Pizza: Discover how Nick's wife surprised him with a Gosney oven, sparking his journey into sourdough pizza-making. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a business, with Nick selling pizzas from his home and eventually investing in a wood-fired oven through a successful GoFundMe campaign.
✅ Catering and Pop-Ups: Learn about Nick's transition to catering and pop-ups, with his pizzas gaining popularity at venues like Homage Brewing. From making 20 pizzas to over 300, Nick's story is a testament to growth and community support.
✅ Sourdough Mastery: Nick shares his insights on sourdough, explaining why it's his preferred dough for its flavor and versatility, especially in a pop-up and catering setting.
✅ Musical Inspirations: Dive into the creative process behind Nick's menu, where each pizza is named after a song, reflecting his background as a touring musician.
✅ Future Aspirations: Nick discusses his ongoing search for a permanent location and his vision for expanding Lucky Nick's Pizza while maintaining the quality and passion that started it all.
Join us for an episode filled with delicious stories, entrepreneurial spirit, and the art of pizza-making. Whether you're a pizza lover or an aspiring entrepreneur, Nick's journey offers inspiration and insight into pizza on the West Coast 🍕🌊.
🔗 Connect with Lucky Nick’s Pizza:
Instagram: @luckynickspizza
Website: https://www.luckynickspizza.com/
🎙Like, follow, and subscribe to The Pizza Story Podcast with author Erica D’Arcangelo for more amazing, life-changing pizza content ♥️.
🇮🇹 A Story About Pizza
Website: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyaboutpizza
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizza
A Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993
Pietro’s Pizza Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Pizza-Story-About/dp/B0DTYZ15WB/
Pietro’s Pizza Toppings Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJM15W22/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
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🎧 Full Episode
YouTube: https://youtu.be/cLBIjBtYxeI
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