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To celebrate the milestone of 300 episodes of The Hot Slice podcast, we’re chatting with a true pioneer of the U.S. pizza industry: Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana.

For nearly 40 years, Mangieri has been obsessively chasing the perfect pizza, but his journey hasn’t been a straight line. In this special anniversary episode, he opens up about his evolution to embrace the transformative power of hospitality. We dive deep into his daily experiments – from tweaking firewood blends to pushing dough hydration to the absolute limit – and why, even after four decades, he feels like he’s still learning every single day.

Tune in to hear how a relentless work ethic and a refusal to compromise on authenticity built one of the world’s most revered pizzerias.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The evolution of Una Pizza Napoletana over 30 years.
• Why hospitality matters just as much as the food.
• Dough hydration and oven management.
• The philosophy of staying true to your craft in a saturated market.

Ready to be inspired? Listen up! 

Show Notes: 

Una Pizza Napoletana

The backstory behind Mangieri’s devotion to gelato, as told to Pizza Today.

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