I’m so excited about our guest for our 42nd episode of the Pizza Story Podcast. The incredibly talented Chef Juan Robles, from Triple Beam Pizza. Juan's story is one for the books—a journey that takes him from the intensity of fine dining and big-name corporate roles to becoming the Corporate Chef overseeing the growth and culinary development of a multi-unit pizza empire right here in Los Angeles.

Juan shares his incredible 24-year culinary career—the last 16 of which have been dedicated to pizza. We talk about the beautiful romance of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and the demanding logistics of overseeing a huge pizza across multiple locations 🍕.

This isn't just about making great pizza; it’s about building a great community. Juan discusses how they manage a challenging, high-hydration dough (currently 94.5%!) and reveals his unique seasonal menu curation process that involves listening to the customer base and bringing back crowd favorites!

Perhaps the most inspiring part of the conversation is Juan's recent dive into the world of pizza competition (and how he's already winning big!) and his dedication to using his platform to give back to the community, proving that pizza is about purpose, not just profit.

If you’re a pizza lover, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication, love, and complex logistics that go into making some of L.A.'s most beloved pies.

🔥 Episode Highlights

✅ Hear Juan's 24-year culinary journey, including his move into pizza management and eventual corporate chef role at Triple Beam.

✅ Discover how Triple Beam handles a fiercely loyal customer base that demands their favorites stay on the menu.

✅ Learn how Juan works with farmers and purveyors to source the best seasonal ingredients for the pizzas, like his favorite heirloom tomato pie.

✅ Juan reveals his personal favorite style of pizza (Neo-Napolitano from a wood-fired oven) and why that style holds a special place in his heart.

✅ A powerful reminder of the industry's heart, detailing Juan's involvement with the LA Pizza Alliance to serve communities during the wildfires and using his platform for charitable work.

✅ Find out which pizza legends, like Gabriele Bonci and Tony Gemignani, inspire Juan's work.

🔗 Follow @chef_juanrobles and @triplebeampizza for some of the best pizza on the West Coast 🌊 

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