Interviews

Mirko D'Agata Continues a Championship Journey
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Mirko D'Agata Continues a Championship Journey

Few pizzaiolos have had a run quite like Mirko D'Agata.

Wearing the Jacket: Leo Dicesaris on Joining the World Pizza Champions
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Wearing the Jacket: Leo Dicesaris on Joining the World Pizza Champions

The owner and head pizzaiolo of Cerrone's Brick Oven Pizzeria has spent decades studying pizza-making traditions, competing at the highest levels and continually pushing himself to improve.

Detroit-Style Pizza Takes the Crown Vic(toria): A Conversation with Frederico Santos
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Detroit-Style Pizza Takes the Crown Vic(toria): A Conversation with Frederico Santos

A seven-time Pizza Expo competitor, Santos has spent years refining his craft while helping introduce Detroit-style pizza to Southern California diners.

From Hobby to the World Stage: Jim Serpico’s Chase Through Bread, Food Trucks and the Heat of the Italian Sandwich Competition
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From Hobby to the World Stage: Jim Serpico’s Chase Through Bread, Food Trucks and the Heat of the Italian Sandwich Competition

We spoke to Serpico about the comp; his food truck that seamlessly shifts between pizza, sandwiches and bread; and catering events designed around specific dough styles.

Stephanie Swane on Dough Blends, Flavor and Judging at Pizza Expo
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Stephanie Swane on Dough Blends, Flavor and Judging at Pizza Expo

In a recent conversation with LloydPans, Stephanie Swane shared insights into emerging dough trends, menu development and what she evaluates as a competition judge at International Pizza Expo.

Beyond March! Stephanie Swane on Women’s Pizza Month, Pizza History and Building the Future
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Beyond March! Stephanie Swane on Women’s Pizza Month, Pizza History and Building the Future

In a recent conversation with LloydPans, Swane reflected on the growth of Women’s Pizza Month, the evolution of industry visibility and why recognizing women shouldn’t stop on March 31.

The Next Generation of Pizza: How One Family and One Fearless Pizza Maker Took First Place
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The Next Generation of Pizza: How One Family and One Fearless Pizza Maker Took First Place

At LloydPans, we spend a lot of time talking about innovation, craftsmanship and what’s next in pizza. Sometimes, that future looks like a 15 year old with serious confidence and a pizza topped with mango.

Pizza, Pans and Portnoy: Rockaway Pizzeria at One Bite Fest
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Pizza, Pans and Portnoy: Rockaway Pizzeria at One Bite Fest

We caught up with Josh to hear about his experience at the festival, his approach to high-volume, quick-paced pizza and how LloydPans played a role.

The Search for Baking Perfection: An Interview with Maurizio Leo of The Perfect Loaf
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The Search for Baking Perfection: An Interview with Maurizio Leo of The Perfect Loaf

Few bakers have inspired the artisan bread movement quite like Maurizio Leo, founder of The Perfect Loaf. We caught up with Maurizio to talk about his bread-baking journey, the role of our high-performing pans and what continues to drive his love of the craft.

From Family Tradition to Comp Winner: A Conversation with Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria’s Leo Dicesaris
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From Family Tradition to Comp Winner: A Conversation with Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria’s Leo Dicesaris

Leo, from Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria’s, shares what it took to prepare for the big stage, why his dough game had to evolve and how he balances culinary creativity with time-honored technique.