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With 2025 almost upon us, here are some new topping combinations, trends and predictions.
Trend of Days “I think 2025 will see pizza continuing to “democratize gourmet.” Pizzerias will increasingly embrace high-quality, unique ingredients while maintaining pizza’s accessible, communal nature. Chefs will be eager to innovate, yet t...
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Lion’s Mane and King Trumpet Mushrooms: Tap two “king” mushroom varieties for your menu
Let ‘em Roar: large mushroom varieties for your pizza menu Mushrooms are one of the most popular toppings ordered in America. To this day, one of my favorite pizzas to order is a simple sausage and mushroom pizza. It’s what I consider a perfect p...
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Hot on Pizza in 2025: Popular Pizza Toppings to Trend in 2025
10 pizza toppings to watch in 2025 As we wrap up 2024, we are already looking forward to a new year filled with new and interesting pizza toppings. Let’s explore hot pizza toppings that will be trending in 2025. We’ve combed through so much infor...
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The Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce Adds Heat and Flavor to the Menu
Arrabbiata Sauce, also known as Angry Sauce, for Pasta, Pizza and Dipping Arrabbiata sauce has always been an obsession of mine. If pasta is an option on the menu, it’s the first thing I order at an Italian restaurant. Being such a simple sauce, it...
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What You Need to Know About Making Pasta in Your Restaurant
Making Fresh Pasta Some of the best meals I’ve ever had have involved pizza, but have also involved pasta of some kind. There’s a restaurant in Rome that will forever be imprinted in my mind because sometimes the pasta will come to the table on a...
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Make sausage in house (with recipes)
House-made Sausage Recipes and Sausage Pizza Combinations In honor of National Sausage Pizza Day, lets dive into making sausage in house. Sausage is one of the most popular pizza toppings. Separate yourself from competitors by making sausage in-house...
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Building Blocks: Adding New Pizza Styles to Your Pizzeria
“The McDonald’s McRib is McBack to McTantalize your McTastebuds” New York Times Marketing your restaurant is more than have a special or a coupon on some of your pizzas. It is about creating excitement around your menu item...
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Sandwiches to Jumpstart Lunch
We take a look at sandwich options for your winter and fall menu As the weather begins to turn cooler, customers inevitably yearn for heavier foods, even at lunch. Since sandwiches are often ordered at lunch and not so much during the dinner daypart ...
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Fall Guy: Menu Ideas with Easily Accessible Autumn Produce!
Autumn vegetables turned pizza toppings I’m not going to wax poetic about how autumn feels. Yes, those crisp winds are starting to sting, and the rustle of the leaves make my heart sing…Blah blah blah. My priority is that the pizza business is st...
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The Kid-friendly Pizzeria: The Makings of a Great Kids Menu
Explore children’s restaurant menu ideas Let’s be honest, if you have kids under the age of 5 years old, the most important thing when dining out is how quickly the first plate of food can hit the table. Yes, many restaurants hand out crayons...
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Build a Soup and Salad Menu to Drive Return Visits
Soup and Salad on the Menu: A Soup and Salad Sensation Variety is the spice of life. While some can eat pizza every day, others need to mix it up. When you look at increasing lunch business and repeat customers, soups and salads can be just the type ...