171. New Haven-style Pizza

<p>This week on The Hot Slice Podcast, we chat with Frank Zabski of New Haven, Connecticut. After a corporate career wore him thin, Frank got into the pizza business with a mobile unit he named &quot;Fired Up Pizza Truck&quot;. With the catering business, Frank aimed to &quot;bring the party to you, not just the pizza.&quot; The truck catered parties and events for 50-125 people and specialized in New Haven-style pizza. </p><p> Show Notes:</p><p>Don’t forget October is National Pizza Month. We have ideas and marketing resources to help you. Visit: <a href='https://pizzatoday.com/national-pizza-month-october-2019-pizzeria-tool-kit/'>https://pizzatoday.com/national-pizza-month-october-2019-pizzeria-tool-kit/</a><br/><br/></p><p>Frank has since gone on to launch New Haven Pizza School (<a href='https://thepizzagavones.com/new-haven-pizza-school/'>https://thepizzagavones.com/new-haven-pizza-school/</a>). The school teaches home cooks/pizza enthusiasts how to make the iconic pizza style that remains a hidden secret from many consumers nationwide.</p><p> </p><p>Read Franks&apos;s bio at at <a href='https://thepizzagavones.com/frank-zabski-a-k-a-the-polish-pizzaiolo/'>https://thepizzagavones.com/frank-zabski-a-k-a-the-polish-pizzaiolo/</a>. </p><p> </p><p>Frank will be leading a hands-on demo on New Haven-style pizza at the upcoming Pizza &amp; Pasta Northeast show in Atlantic City. The demonstration is slated for October 1 from 3-4 p.m. Check the PPNE show schedule and learn more at <a href='https://ppne.pizzatoday.com/'>https://ppne.pizzatoday.com/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about New Haven-style &quot;apizza&quot; here <a href='https://pizzatoday.com/topics/menu-development/apizza/'>https://pizzatoday.com/topics/menu-development/apizza/</a>. Then check out our Pizzeria of the Year feature on Modern Apizza, a New Haven staple, here. <a href='https://pizzatoday.com/topics/people-pizzerias/2023-pizzeria-of-the-year-modern-apizza-new-haven-connecticut/'>https://pizzatoday.com/topics/people-pizzerias/2023-pizzeria-of-t