Peter's brother Harry was with Peter the day they discovered Pizzeria Beddia about eight years ago. They watched together as Joe Beddia rocketed to superstardom in the pizza world (not because of us, but our timing was pretty good). So, when Harry called Peter a few weeks ago, excited to have found "the next Pizzeria Beddia," he was taken very seriously.

Harry then introduced Peter to Dave Ravanesi, the founder and solo pizzaiolo of Ravanesi Pizza Napoletana in Glen Mill, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. Ravanesi's is currently one of the worst kept secrets in Philly, in that word of mouth is rapidly spreading the rave reviews without the help of any social media. By the time you read this, it will probably be even harder to get a pizza there, but the key is to call a day ahead and order your "dough(s)" before you show up. Without that, fahgetaboudit (though he sometimes has extra doughs available for newbies who didn't know any better). Here's the number: (484) 840-8912. Tell whoever answers that you heard about them here on Pizza Quest (that and about $25 bucks should get you a dough ball, soon transformed into a pizza).

Before you go, be sure to listen to this conversation, in which Dave and I digress all over the map; from pizza, to jujitsu, to country rock (yes, he's also a published song writer), to the passion, dedication, and drive it takes to become a true craftsman. Hey, act quickly; the secret is out...

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