Francesco Pinello (born August 19, 1982) is an American pizzaiolo, who founded the pizzeria Best Pizza in 2010 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He also works as a reporter for Viceland on The Pizza Show and regularly appears on Munchies.[1][2]
Frank Pinello | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 20, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Pizzaiolo Reporter |
| Known for | The Pizza Show Best Pizza |
Early life
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (September 2023) |
Pinello worked at now defunct pizzeria, Angelo's, when he was young. He said this was where he learned to make pizza. Pinello studied at The Culinary Institute of America and wanted to go into fine dining.
He is of Sicilian descent. His mother's side of the family comes from Palermo, while his father's side of the family is from Baucina.
Career
editPinello opened Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2010. The white pizza became a specialty at the restaurant.[3] He consulted Zak Fishman who opened Prime Pizza in Los Angeles, in order to help Fishman create a more authentic East Coast styled dough.[4][5]
Pinello regularly reports on food for Vice and appeared on The Pizza Show and Munchies. He has reported with Lucali owner, Mark Iacono.
References
edit- ^ "Coming Home for Great Pizza". Westchester Magazine. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Fabricant, Florence (2013-04-30). "Off the Menu". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Elliott, Farley (2019-03-01). "NYC's Best Pizza maker pops up this weekend at Prime Pizza on Fairfax". Eater LA. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Carpio, Anthony (2020-01-21). "'We are a neighborhood pizzeria': Prime Pizza opens newest location in Burbank". Burbank Leader. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Strand, Oliver (2011-03-08). "Keeping the Paper Plates Spinning". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 August 2020.