December 22th, 2007
And the winner is...
And the winner is...
We received over 21,000 visits to the site, and hundreds of emails, but there was only one person who got all 3 questions correct.
Stan Miller from World Famous Piezons Pizza and Pasta will receive a check for $100.00 dollars for getting all 3 question right.
The answers to the questions are:
1) Out of all the pictures, one is wrong. Describe and tell us which picture is wrong on the new intro page? The gladiator picture that is rolling dough down his arm is transposed ( backward)
2) After the title Featured on National and International TV Appearances what is the 11th show that is stated on the new intro page? This one was a trick question. Since the first on the list was the Food Network and the Food Network is a Network not a show then ESPN Cold Pizza is the 11th show
3) In this newsletter, we have listed all of our sponsors. How many sponsors are listed below. Nineteen sponsors.
Also... Congratulations to Colleen Mceneany, for finding a hidden error. A misspelled quote "Americas #1 Pizza Team" which should have had an apostrophe. She will receive a check for $25.00
Thank You and Happy Holidays
World Pizza Champions
America's # 1 Pizza Team
December 8th, 2007
World Pizza Champion Raises Over $18,000 for Troop Calls
Michael Angelo's Pizza raised over $18,000 for their "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event, easily passing the goal of $10,000. The funds were a blend of 100% of pizza sales at the Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, monetary donations from the communities of Kenton & Rushsylvania, and 100% of pizza rain check sales from both pizzeria locations. Pizza & Rain check sales accounted for about $15,800 of the amount with the rest coming from monetary donations.
[more]
July 23rd, 2007
Californian Shocks Italians, Wins Naples Pizza-Making Contet
Tony Gemignani’s eight world dough-tossing acrobatics titles have made his name almost synonymous with the quirky craft of spinning the skins. But when the co-owner of Pyzano’s Pizzeria in Castro Valley, Calif., entered the Trofeo Citta di Napoli Championato Internazionale per Pizzaioli—which translates to the City of Naples Trophy, International Championship of Pizza Makers—pizza-baking contest last month in Naples, he was virtually unknown. [more]
July 9th , 2007
Have the Team Serve You Pasta Dinner
The San Francisco 49ers in partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, will host “Pasta Bowl,” a family-style dinner event which will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2007 from 5:30 – 9:00 PM at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The event will raise funds for the San Francisco 49ers Foundation in support of two South Bay non-profit organizations, San Jose After-School All-Stars and City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley.
... [more]
June 12th, 2007
American Pizza Maker Shocks and Out-Bakes Italians, Takes World Cup in Naples
Tony Gemignani accomplished what no American—any non-Italian—ever has by taking first place in the Trofeo Citta di Napoli (City of Naples Trophy)/World Pizza Cup, a championship for the globe’s best pizza makers and pizza acrobats held in Naples, Italy, June 12-13. The TCN represents the baking portion of the contest, while the WPC represents the acrobatic half ... [more]
May 25th, 2007
World Pizza Champions Headed to World Pizza Cup
The World Pizza Champions, America's # 1 Pizza Team, will be competing and representing the US at the 2nd annual Trofeo Citta Di Napoli Campionato Internazionale Per Pizzaioli/ 1st Annual World Pizza Cup... [more]
March 29th ,2007
6 Medals Won at the Pizza Olympics in Italy
Hundreds of competitors from dozens of countries including India, Sri Lanka, Croatia, Japan, Brazil, and the Ukraine converged on Salsomaggiore, Italy for the Pizza Olympics March 26-29, 2007... [more]
March 22nd ,2007
Results of the 2007 World Pizza Games
This year the games saw competitors from across the USA, Korea, Italy, Ireland and brought acrobatic dough throwing to a whole new level. And the winners are... [more]
Sunday, February 11th 2007
Celebrity Judges Assess Young Pizza Making Talent
The panel of judges knew pizza. They were seven-time world pizza tossing champion and 2006 Food Network Pizza Challenge gold medalist Tony Gemignani, Ted Rowe of Mulberry Street Pizza in San Rafael, Food Network competitor Elizabeth Raynor, Whole Foods associate coordinator Ben Mohan...
[read full story at The Marin Independent Journal]
December 4th ,2006
Tony Gemignani Inducted into the Legends Of Pizza
Along side some of the greatest pizzaiolos in the US such as Chris Bianco & Peter Reinhart, Tony Gemignani gets inducted ... [more]
Tuesday, October 24th 2006
World Pizza Champions: The pizza industry’s most unique marketing machine
There’s nothing easy about running a pizzeria, but many operators tell me marketing is their greatest challenge.
Can’t say I’m surprised. Effective marketing takes serious planning, hefty investment, endless persistence and loads of creativity...
[read full story at Pizzamarketplace.com]
Saturday, September 23th 2006
The Globetrotters Pizza
The World Pizza Champions visit Virginia Beach for the first Festa Italiana celebration at Oceanfront
Tony Gemignani knows how to make a good pizza. Not only that, he understands how to turn the art of pizza making into a spectator sport. He, along with Michael Shepherd, Joe Carlucci, Ken Bryant, Siler Chapman and Sean Brauser, are the World Pizza Champions ....
[read full story from Soundings Online...]
Wednesday, September 20th 2006
Results of the World Pizza Games Trials
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2006 World Pizza Games Trials!
The Trials saw a huge turnout of competitors from Arizona, California, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, South Carolina, New Jersey, and as far away as Japan and Italy!
Three Champions took home Gold Medals
... [more]
Thursday, August 10th 2006
Calling All Independent Pizzerias for National Kids Pizza Making Contest!
Lindsay Olives and The World Pizza Champions, Inc. invite independent pizzerias nationwide to join their national Kid’s Pizza Making Contest on Saturday, October 7, 2006.
The nationwide contest challenges children, ages 12 and younger, to make a kid-sized pie with their favorite ingredients, including olives, at the pizzeria, where it will be baked and judged. The winning Pizza will be named by its creator and added to the pizzeria’s menu. One Grand Prize winner randomly selected from winners at the independent pizzerias will be awarded a visit by one of The World Pizza Champion Team members to learn some pizza acrobatic tricks... [more]
Thursday, July 20th 2006
World Pizza Champions Roll Over U.S. Pizza Team
on ABC's Master of Champions
The World Pizza Champions beat the U.S. Pizza team in a head to head dough throwing competition on the new ABC show - "Master of Champions", July 20th, 2006.
The show consisted of 6 groups of of competitors who faced off in three different competitions, with the winner of each competition decided by the studio audience. The winners move on to the final round where the Panel of Champions decide who is the "Master of Champions".... [more]
Wednesday, April 5th 2006
World Pizza Champions Win 6 Medals at the World Pizza Championship in Italy
The World Pizza Champions brought home a total of six medals from the World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy.
Never before has any team captured so many medals in one year. The World Pizza Champions brought home an award in every category, including the Gold Medal in the Team Acrobatic... [more]
Wednesday, March 15th 2006
Results of the World Pizza Games
This year the games saw a record number of competitors from across the USA, Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico and set a whole new standard for acrobatic dough throwing.
Three World Champions took home Gold Medals and a $1000 cash prize at the World Pizza Games Finals and Rockin' Party at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas... [more]
Thursday, March 9th 2006
Tony Gemignani Gets Certified at Scuola Italaina Pizzaioli
Tony Gemignani 6 Time World Champion and President of the World Pizza Champions traveled to Caorle, Italy to the Scuola Italaina Pizzaioli for a 2 week course... [more]
Wednesday, February 1st 2006
Dominican Republic: Pizzarelli Pizza Tour
World Pizza Champions team members Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza, Tony Gemignani of Pyzano's Pizzeria, Joe Carlucci of Famous Joe's and Siler Chapman of Pizza Works recently spent a few days in the Dominican Republic capital of Santo Domingo. The team was on hand to help... [more]
Wednesday, January 11th 2006
World Pizza Champions Announce: The Industry's First "How To" Video Website
The World Pizza Champions are pround to announce the launch of the industry's first "How To" Video Website. This site introduces a whole new concept to the pizza industry. As a member you will have instant and unlimited access... [more]
Saturday, November 5th 2005
World Pizza Champ Turns Author; California Influence Livens up Cookbook
The following article was featured in the November 05, 2006 edition of "Inside Bay Area" written by By Karen Holzmeister, STAFF WRITER.
Tony Gemignani's resume is growing. World pizza-throwing champion. Restaurant owner. Cooking teacher. Television celebrity chef... [more]
Sunday, October 23rd
Throwing Dough at Delta Oaks Market of Choice
Shoppers at the Delta Oaks Market of Choice in Eugene, OR were in for a treat this weekend. Tony Gemignani of the World Pizza Champions was on hand not only making pizza, but throwing it... [read full story]
Thursday, October 13th
Tony Gemignani's Book "Pizza" is Now in stores!
Tony Gemignani of the World Pizza Champions has recently released his new book "Pizza - More than 60 recipes for delicious homemade pizza"... [more]
Friday, October 14th
Appearance on the Discovery Times Channel
The World Pizza Champions will be appearing on the Discovery Times Channel series called Short Takes: Pizza.
This short is based on the award winning Freestyle Dough Throwing Team Acrobatic skit ... [more]
Friday, October 7th
Tony Gemignani to Appear on Today Show
Tony Gemignani of the World Pizza Champions will be appearing on NBC's Today Show Friday October 7th, 7-10am ET... [more]
Saturday, October 1st
Spasso's Pizza to Join the World Pizza Champions in Italy
At the "Best Pizza on Long Island Contest & Festival" Spassos was deemed 'Best Overall'. They will now be joining the World Pizza Champions at the World Pizza Championships to be held in Salsomaggiore, Italy in April, 2006... [more]
Friday, September 23rd
Siler Chapman Wins Pizzeria and Gives big to the Gulf Coast
World Pizza Champions team member Siler Chapman has won the Great Downtown Pizzeria Challenge in Rock Hill, SC this past August.
By winning this competition Siler has earned the right to open a brand new pizzeria, to be named "Full Throttle Pizzeria" near the campus area of Winthrop University. This new pizzeria will be open 24/7... [more]
Monday, August 22th
More Finalists Earn There Way to the The World Pizza Games
World Pizza Games Trials were also held a the Presto Foods Foodshow this past August. Presto customers battled in out at the Belterra Hotel/Casino in Indiana.
These winners will be advancing right into the finals in their categories in Las Vegas at the World Pizza Games! ... [more]
Saturday, August 13th
Team to Perform at Wrigley Field for Connie's Pizza Day
This Saturday, August 13th, when the Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals, the World Pizza Champions will be there performing acrobatic dough throwing for the pre-game show... [more]
Monday, August 8th
Pyzano's ties for 1st at Icon Estates Pizza Bataglia
In Napa Valley four pizza makers were chosen to compete in a Pizza Battle. Set at Franciscan estates winery, each team were given different mystery baskets with three secret ingredients. The teams were then given two different wines that had to be paired with the secret ingredient. The teams were only allowed ten minutes to create two pizza recipes. All chefs lead separate groups of sommelier's from around the world. Each team had to make fifteen pizzas in thirty five minutes and present them to the judges ... [more]
Friday, August 5th
Winners on Their Way to Las Vegas
At the New York Pizza Expo three winners pounded, slapped, and threw their way straight to the finals of the World Pizza Games.
These three winners have advanced directly to their category finals at the World Pizza Games to be held during the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, 2006... [more]
Thursday, July 14th
Tony Gemignani Wins the $10,000 Food Network Pizza Battle
Tony takes top prize as five teams meet at the Great Big Food Show in Cleveland to show off their tastiest pies and throw some dough... [more]
Wednesday, July 13th
Three Advance to Las Vegas!
The pizza talent that showed up to the World Pizza Games trials held at the Chicago Pizza Expo was amazing! Razor thin margin seperated all of the finalists. Three winners advance directly to the World Pizza Games finals in Las Vegas - 2006... [more]
Monday, May 16th
Joe Carlucci & the Cast of "Everybody Loves Raymond"
National & World Champion dough thrower, Joe Carlucci, will be showing off his dough throwing skills for the cast of CBS's "Everybody Loves Raymond"... [more]
Friday, May 13th
Tony Gemignani to Appear on Belgium TV's "Hoe? Zo!"
Tony Gemignani, a six time world champion dough thrower, will be showing off his dough throwing skills on the Belgium television program Ho? Zoe! Wednesday May 18th... [more]
Tuesday, April 12th
International Face off at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas!
The Games are back and better than ever! For the first time since 1998, the World Pizza Games took place at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, NV March 30 - April 1st, 2005... [more]
Tuesday, March 22nd
2 Silvers & 1 Bronze for the World Pizza Champions!
The newly formed World Pizza Champions team brought home 3 medals from the World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy. The WPC brought home more medals ever than any other US Team and placed in events never before touched by the U.S... [more]
Monday, December 13th
You Can Be Part of the World Pizza Champions!
You Can Be Part of the World Pizza Champions! During the International Pizza Expo 2005, The World Pizza Champions will be scouting for a new teammember who will tour with the team for a year. This is your opportunity to participate in acrobatic shows at media events and festivals, Chicago Pizza Expo and New York Pizza Expo... [more]
Monday, December 13th
The World Pizza Games Are Back!
The World Pizza Champions are partnering with Pizza Today and Pizza Expo to produce the 2005 World Pizza Games in Las Vegas March 30 - April 1, 2005. Attendees at International Pizza Expo may participate in four competitive events... [more]
