{"product_id":"franco-pepe-pizza-chef","title":"Franco Pepe: Pizza Chef","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFranco Pepe\u003c\/b\u003e learned his trade from his grandparents, parents, and siblings, and also from time spent among the pizza masters of Naples. He set up Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo to follow his own vision and, since then, he has won countless awards, including Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2019 and 2020. His pizza and his pizzeria are constantly ranked the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElisia Menduni\u003c\/b\u003e is an anthropologist, pizza and baking expert, food writer, food creative, and independent scholar. She is known for her writing, reporting, photography, and video making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaith Willinger\u003c\/b\u003e is an American-born food writer and cookbook author who has lived in Italy since 1973. She shares her culinary insights through writing, teaching, and guided food tours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNancy Silverton\u003c\/b\u003e is an acclaimed American chef, baker, and author, and co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group, which includes Pizzeria Mozza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Young\u003c\/b\u003e is the London-based pioneer behind the website youngandfoodish, and the author of eight books, including Phaidon's \u003ci\u003eWhere to Eat Pizza\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is one of TASTE Podcast, \u003ci\u003e Favorite Chef Cookbooks of Fall 2025\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'What sets Pepe in Grani apart is the brilliant quality of the stuff on top of that hand-mixed, hand-stretched dough. Even the basil. You bite into it and it's like saying \"Yes, I'm basil! And proud of it.\" Same thing with the anchovies, the olives, the tomatoes, the bufala mozzarella - all of impeccable quality.' - Nancy Silverton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'Franco's pizza amazed [me]. The crust was light, airy, the topping delicious, perfectly balanced. I was impressed; it was love at first bite.' - Faith Willinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t'With a level of accomplishment matched in intensity by his unwavering sense of purpose, Franco has reshaped a craft, in his own first name.' - Daniel Young \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 'Suitable for enthusiasts eager to recreate world-class pizza at home.' - \u003ci\u003eCleveland.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story, ideology, and recipes of master pizzaiolo Franco Pepe, founder of the world-famous Pizzeria Pepe in Grani, in Italy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranco Pepe is no ordinary pizzaiolo - he's a culinary genius who has revolutionized the world of pizza. Born into a family of bakers, Pepe mastered the craft of traditional pizza-making before dedicating himself to experimentation with ancient flour blends and fermentation methods. He founded his restaurant, Pepe in Grani, in Caiazzo, near Naples, and quickly gained worldwide acclaim, attracting hordes of food-savvy travelers with exceptional pizzas made with his unique signature dough and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFranco Pepe: Pizza Chef\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how Pepe elevated the humble pizza to new culinary heights. Packed with rich storytelling and vivid photographs, the cookbook uncovers the secrets behind Pepe's artistry and presents 30 exclusive recipes designed for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the simple, rustic Pizza a Libretto, the recipe collection ranges from La Ritrovata, a nostalgic homage to Pepe's father's pizza marinara, and Memento, a plant-based pizza featuring chickpea cream, to the sweet and savory Crisommola del Vesuvio, inspired by Franco's desire to use rare local apricots, and Sensazione di Costiera, which brings together the citrus scents and seafood flavors of the Amalfi Coast. Together, the recipes reveal Pepe's passion for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and the delicate balance of flavors that make his pizzas so exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also features forewords by food writer Faith Willinger, chef and author Nancy Silverton, and food writer and pizza aficionado Daniel Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Pepe, Franco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-10-29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Regional \u0026amp; Cultural|Italian|Cooking|Courses \u0026amp; Dishes|Pizza\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.4 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837290611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781837290611\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154283790614,"sku":"SP-9781837290611","price":62.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781837290611_spiral.png?v=1774940496","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/franco-pepe-pizza-chef","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}