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"It's NOT The Water!" Mike & Mario From Dough Boyz Pizzeria
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“It’s not the water.” That simple line has started arguments, and turned Dough Boyz into a must-try stop for anyone chasing a real New York style slice in Central Florida. We’re sitting down with Mario and Mike, the duo behind Doughboys Pizza, to talk about how a Staten Island upbringing, a lifetime in pizzerias, and a whole lot of hustle landed them in the Orlando area with locations in Oviedo and Longwood.
We dig into the move itself: why they chose the Metro Orlando suburbs instead of the high-rent tourist zones, pizza culture and how their slogan was born. They also share what New Yorkers often forget: there’s plenty of bad pizza back home too vs. here in Florida, and skill matters more than myths.
Then the story gets real. Mario opens up about layoffs, stress, and a season where faith didn’t make life easier, it made the path clearer. We talk friendship and business, the behind-the-scenes of running two shops, how they handle love and hate on social media, and the community work they do through school support and outreach.
If you’ve ever moved from New York to Florida, missed the taste of home, or dreamed about building a small business that actually means something, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share the episode with a New Yorker in Florida, and leave a review so more people can find the show.
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By Lizzette PerezLeave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here!
“It’s not the water.” That simple line has started arguments, and turned Dough Boyz into a must-try stop for anyone chasing a real New York style slice in Central Florida. We’re sitting down with Mario and Mike, the duo behind Doughboys Pizza, to talk about how a Staten Island upbringing, a lifetime in pizzerias, and a whole lot of hustle landed them in the Orlando area with locations in Oviedo and Longwood.
We dig into the move itself: why they chose the Metro Orlando suburbs instead of the high-rent tourist zones, pizza culture and how their slogan was born. They also share what New Yorkers often forget: there’s plenty of bad pizza back home too vs. here in Florida, and skill matters more than myths.
Then the story gets real. Mario opens up about layoffs, stress, and a season where faith didn’t make life easier, it made the path clearer. We talk friendship and business, the behind-the-scenes of running two shops, how they handle love and hate on social media, and the community work they do through school support and outreach.
If you’ve ever moved from New York to Florida, missed the taste of home, or dreamed about building a small business that actually means something, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share the episode with a New Yorker in Florida, and leave a review so more people can find the show.
Visit Their Website and Order Now!
https://doughboyzpizzaoviedo.com/
Follow Dough Boyz Pizzeria On Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doughboyzpizzafl?igsh=aWN0anZka3R6ZmQz&utm_source=qr
Follow Lizzette Perez on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lizzetteperez?igsh=MXV2NTdkNDVwcjEyeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr@LizzettePerez
Follow Lizzette Perez on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-96BLGd520wY
Support the show