Kate Lavin

Denver

Magazine Editor at Marijuana Business Daily

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U.S. Pizza Co. Acquired by FoxDen Capital in Arkansas

6 days ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

Little Rock, Arkansas-based U.S. Pizza Co. has been acquired by investment firm FoxDen Capital, company sources confirm to Pizza Today. U.S. Pizza Co. operates eight locations in Arkansas and reports five franchise stores under the same name. FoxDen says its interest in U.S. Pizza Co. is a result of the company’s strong community roots and loyal customer base. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based investment firm prioritizes businesses with community connections and potential for growth.
Predatory investors undermine intent of cannabis social equity in New York

3 weeks ago | newsbudz.com | Kate Lavin

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Perfect Pairings: Pizza-Wine Matches Made in Heaven

3 weeks ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

Eighty-four percent of U.S. wine drinkers say pizza is their favorite food, according to a study commissioned by Francis Ford Coppola Winery, so it’s no surprise that Coppola Senior Winemaker Andrea Card has given a lot of thought to what makes wine pair well with pizza. “The qualities of wine would be how rich it is – or how bright it is – really looking at the acidity of the wine versus the strength of the wine.
Play It Cool: How to Nail Beverage Serving Temperatures

3 weeks ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

Flat soda. Warm wine. These details might not ruin a meal, but they certainly don’t make a good impression. When it comes to proper serving temperatures for beverages, getting it just right can be the difference between a forgettable dining experience and creating a repeat customer.
How Will Tariffs Impact Independent U.S. Pizzeria Operators?

4 weeks ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

U.S. pizzerias that use true San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma are getting a short reprieve since a proposed 20% tariff on imported European goods has been suspended for 90 days. However, the U.S. Commerce Department is moving ahead with plans that include duties of nearly 21% on tomatoes imported from Mexico.
Leo Dicesaris Wins Non-Traditional Pizza Division With Jamón Ibérico Pie

1 month ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

A lot of elements had to go just right for Leo Dicesaris to take first place in the Non-Traditional Division at the International Pizza Challenge (IPC) last week. For example, the owner-operator of Cerrone’s Brick Oven Pizzeria spent a week harvesting yeast from apples, grapes and pears to create his cold-fermented pizza dough. “The biggest challenge was making the naturally leavened poolish and dough.
Tony Cerimele Named ‘Best of the Best’ at Pizza Expo 2025

1 month ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

On the heels of his victory as Pizza Maker of the Year at the 2024 International Pizza Challenge (IPC), Tony Cerimele has claimed the Best of the Best Award at Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. The Best of the Best category is open exclusively to past Pizza Maker of the Year honorees, meaning Cerimele won the first time he was eligible to compete in the category.
Puerto Rico's Wilhelm Rodriguez Wins at International Pizza Challenge

1 month ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

If the 2025 International Pizza Challenge (IPC) is a “royal rumble,” as Wilhelm Rodriguez says, he is king of the Traditional Division after taking home a first-place trophy and a $7,500 prize. Rodriguez, who owns Papa’s Pizza in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, says he spent months planning for the event and achieved “incredible fermentation” when it came time to compete during the 2025 International Pizza Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring and Managing Underage Employees

1 month ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

Everyone remembers the highlights of their first “real” job: independence, responsibility and a paycheck. Less memorable is the list of rules that apply to workers under age 18, since it is typically up to employers to enforce the local, state and federal laws concerning hiring and managing teenage employees.
Gnocchi With a Twist

1 month ago | pizzatoday.com | Kate Lavin

Fom samosa to shumai, nearly every culture has its own tasty, dough-based dumpling. Italy’s signature dumpling is gnocchi, the pillowy pasta dish that can be made with potato, pumpkin or ricotta and served with a variety of sauces. And while shelf-stable and frozen gnocchi are mass produced for restaurant kitchens, pizzeria operators known for their gnocchi say customers return for the home-made dish they produce just like Grandma used to make – with a twist.