Tony Gemignani- 13X World Pizza Champion/Owner of Multiple Restaurants/Master Pizza Maker

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Is pizza simple? We find out along with a short version of the
history of pizza. Who was Tony Gemignani as a child? The how,
when, and who helped him become a pizza acrobat, tossing dough
with the famous Harlem Globetrotters, in addition to odd places
and celebrities he has taught how to toss pizza dough. Tony tells
us the A-Ha moment when he decided he wanted to learn it
all. 


The difficulty from being a pizza tossing world champion to being
known as a master pizza maker and how he went about building his
brand. He traveled the world for 16 years learning different
pizza styles which he elaborates on and gives us the true style
of a Neapolitan Pizza (Tony is one of only 3 people in the world
to be an Official US Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza.


In 2005, he started the World Pizza Champions and we hear how one
becomes a member and a story on how he was received as an
American that won three first place titles in one competition in
Leece, Italy. He has several restaurants/concepts and what the
original plan was when thought about owning a restaurant. Get the
insight into how Pizza Rock came to Vegas and what it is about.
(You MUST try this place!). Tony gives the at home chefs tips on
making pizza in your own kitchen and how you can connect with
him. 


Links:


Tony Gemignani Website: https://www.tonygemignani.com/


Purchase The Pizza Bible:


https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pizza-bible-tony-gemignani/1118889699?ean=9781607746058


Pizza Rock Downtown Las Vegas: https://pizzarocklasvegas.com/


Tony Gemignani Flour: http://www.giovannispecialties.com/shop/


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Extra 5


Learn about Tony Gemignani’s own flour 


Hear about all the Guinness Book of World records and which ones
he is most proud of


The inside to the 2004 Pizza! The Movie


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