"California suffered from a reputation as a pizza desert. Tony Gemignani, a world pizza champion, noted that while great pizza existed, it wasn't easily found."
"Gemignani became the first American to win the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy, and has since won 13 world pizza titles, earning him the title of the Michael Jordan of dough tossing."
"Tony's Pizza Napoletana opened in 2009, leading to the creation of Tony's Slice House, which has expanded to multiple locations, including Oracle Park and Chase Center."
"Alice Waters contributed to California's pizza evolution by adding pizzas to the menu at Berkeley's Chez Panisse, influencing the culinary trajectory of pizza in the region."
California was once considered a pizza desert, but chefs like Tony Gemignani and Alice Waters changed that perception. Gemignani, a world pizza champion, played a crucial role in establishing the Bay Area as a pizza hub. He opened Tony's Pizza Napoletana in 2009 and expanded with Tony's Slice House, which has multiple locations. His influence includes winning 13 world pizza titles and creating a pizza pin and premium flour. The Bay Area now celebrates its pizza culture, including events like Bay Area Pizza Week.
Read at East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
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