Hi
Aloha, pizza friend! I hope everything is going well. I'm doing great. Staying healthy and masked up every time I go out. Yes, its the new normal.
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Pizza Expo. I had a wonderful time meeting with old friends and made some new ones. It's kind of like being at the Disneyland of Pizza. There are so many people to meet, things to see and do, you can never fit it all in in a day or 3. There were incredible demos, workshops and pizza events and products. Honestly, I missed some important events, but I hope I can make up for it next time. I did get some great interviews,
which I'll be sharing soon.
Plus, I met James Campball of
Fish Ovens, who said he liked my last email:
"We learn things, when we burn things" (Chris Bianco). James had supplied some of the ovens at Pizza Expo to make pizza! That was a treat and a reminder that "It's a Small World After All"! Thanks James!
Most importantly, I'm presently in Connecticut, to take my daughter to college for the first time. Interestingly, I announced her birth here in Pizza News 18 years ago! At the time I wrote here: "Bang the drum, raise the flag, congratulate me for being a dad!" I am so proud and happy for her!
Since I'm in Connecticut, I had to drive down to New Haven to check out
Pepe's. I'll include the video link at the end of this message. While in Pepe's I met Frank, who recognized me from my
Pizza Therapy T-shirt.
He had stopped into Pepe's for a pizza on his way to Florida. I got a picture of his pizza but in the excitement, I forgot to get a pic of me and Frank! Sorry, Frank.
(Shameless plug, here's the link:
more pizza T-shirts here)
I hope your pizza adventures continue to go well! I'm looking forward to trying a few new pizza places here in the next short while.
Please take care of each other. And if you have not already, please think about getting vaccinated. I took my shot without any ill effects.
All the best, pizza on earth,
Albert
(I am having issues with my website Pizza Therapy, working on a fix...)
P.S. Sorry it took so long to write, I will get back to you soon..