December 20, 2024

Capri Club w/ Auggie Russo of Tiny Pizza Kitchen

1 hour 23 minutes

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Step into the world of artisan pizza making with Augie Russo, where dough isn't just ingredients - it's a spiritual experience. In this episode, we explore how a former film editor found his calling in pizza and created a uniquely creative pop-up pizza business in New York.

Key Ingredients:

• How Augie's signature chili peppers landed in Stephen Colbert's cookbook

• The sacred art of pizza making: why he plays music for his dough

• His unique pizza recipes and pop-up business approach

• Secret tips for perfect pizza dough fermentation

• The journey from editing political ads to crafting artisan pizzas

• Why he's moving his pizza kitchen to a houseboat

Pizza makers and food lovers alike will appreciate Augie's deep dive into dough development, creative toppings, and the philosophy that every pizza tells a story. From his 72-hour cold fermentation process to his thoughts on flour selection, this episode is packed with practical pizza-making wisdom and inspirational insights.

Whether you're an aspiring pizza maker, running your own pizza pop-up, or simply love great food, Augie's journey shows how putting love into your craft yields something truly special.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction: Meeting Augie at Stanislaus

4:04 - The Colbert Connection: How Chilies Made It to the Cookbook

10:17 - The Philosophy of Pizza Making: Music, Energy & Dough

24:20 - Building a Pizza Business: From Pop-ups to Private Events

32:14 - The Technical Side: Flour Choice, Fermentation & Temperature

43:08 - Career Evolution: From Film Industry to Pizza Life

52:52 - Future Plans: Moving the Kitchen to a Houseboat

57:28 - Wedding Cakes to Pizza: Why He Left Fine Dining

1:06:15 - The Sacred Art of Breadmaking: God in the Dough

1:21:12 - Community Building: Horizontal Networking in Pizza

1:31:05 - Hot Takes: Thoughts on Industry Trends

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By Alex Koons

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