CHRIS’S PICKS

—Chris Green, PizzaTV Reporter

Rosina Food Products

There are some iconic pizzerias out there that only serve pizza—not that there’s anything wrong with that. But Rosina Food Products and I know you’re leaving a lot of money on the table. Rosina has been helping pizza places complete their menus since 1963. Rosina is a leading, innovative frozen specialty-food products manufacturer centered around Italian fare serving pizzerias, supermarkets and supercenters around the world. rosina.com

AUNT BUTCHIE’S

When adding a dessert option to your menu, there are a few factors to consider: How does it taste, and how easy is it to incorporate into the menu? I didn’t know this dessert option existed, but I’m glad I found out. Aunt Butchie’s almond cheesecake cones check all the boxes—they’re amazingly delicious, keep well frozen and can be served frozen. auntbutchies.com

Platinum Choice Bancard

I agree with Platinum Choice Bancard that if you’re not accepting credit cards in your pizzeria, you are alienating half of your potential customers—plus it’s just silly. Platinum Choice Bancard has been setting pizza places up for success for a long time. They stand behind their service so steadfastly that, if you already accept credit cards, they guarantee you $500 that they can beat your current rate! pcbancard.com

Toscana

I had a chance to sample Toscana’s Buffalo-flavored mozzarella, and it was apparent they had put a lot of thought into it. This delicious product is unique to the market. The harmonious blend of culture straight from Italy and domestic milk creates an exquisite flavor profi le. Toscana offers premiumquality European-style cheeses, from fresh mozzarella, curd and ricotta to naturally smoked cheeses and flavored mozzarella. toscanacheese.com

Tower Isles

I was intrigued by the quality and exciting flavors that Tower Isles provides with their signature Jamaican-Style patties. They’ve perfected the art for over 50 years. They provide grade-A USDA beef with fresh island spices, certifiedhalal beef, chunky white chicken breasts and even a cheese and pepperoni option to integrate deliciously into your pizza menu. towerislespatties.com

Grande Sliced Whole Milk Mozzarella

Grande Sliced Whole Milk Mozzarella has a rich buttery flavor and creamy texture and is made from all-natural ingredients that are free of artificial colors, fillers and preservatives. Sliced Whole Milk Mozzarella provides you exactly the right size, shape and weight every time, for every dish, without the wasted cheese and staff time of slicing your own. Save cheese and time by letting Grande do the slicing. 800-847-2633, GRANDECHEESE.COM

Ritual

Ritual is a mobile pickup app that connects restaurants with customers to offer a simple, time-saving tool to get the food and beverages they want—without the wait. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups for 2019, Ritual pioneered Piggyback, a social ordering feature linking teammates and streamlining orders for restaurants. Founded in 2014, Ritual currently works with restaurants in 50-plus cities around the world. RITUAL.CO

Q Water

Q Water’s four-stage filtration system filters restaurants’ tap water, eliminating the need to purchase bottled water and increasing profit margins. Q Water also provides equipment to make still and sparkling water on tap. With Q Water’s eco-friendly, easy-to use system and custom-design options, you’ll never have to worry about purchasing, stocking, refrigerating or recycling bottled waters again. QWATER.CA

Fidalgo Coffee Roasters

Headquartered in Burlington, Washington, Fidalgo offers a distinct, sustainable collection of blended coffees and single-origin coffees, sourced only with the top Arabica beans from around the world and roasted in small batches with artisan care. Fidalgo offers barista training and repair services and will even guide you to the best commercial espresso equipment. 360-757-8818, FIDALGOCOFFEE.COM

Burke

As more people turn to protein substitutes, it’s time for a plant-based ingredient that’s as savory as it is versatile. Burke’s new plant-based alternatives have you covered from sides to center-of-the-plate with fully cooked crumbles and uncooked ground. It’s their way of exceeding the standards of those who choose greener fare.

ALTERNATIVES.BURKECORP.COM/PLANT-BASED

NEW YORK BRICK OVEN CO.

New York Brick Oven Company’s Inferno series of revolving wood- and gas-fired brick ovens are a new trend in breweries and pubs. Many non-pizza establishments have started adding pizza as a way to keep customers in their seats. Paired with training from the Goodfella’s Pizza School of New York, this pizza oven offers ease of use, speed and reliability. BRICKOVENSFORSALE.COM

Dough

Trays

• Dough Trays Standard & Artisan Sizes – extremely durable and airtight. Outlasts all other Plastic & Fiberglass Dough Trays!

• Dough Tray Covers – designed to fit.

-- Standard & Artisan Sizes – extremely durable and airtight. engineered to fit.

• Dough Scrapers – two ergonomic designs.

• Dough Tray Dollies – heavy duty. The preferred dough tray of pizza operators in the US and Abroad for over 30 years! Order by phone or online.

Call 908-276-8484 www.doughmate.com

(Clockwise from top right) Felicia Netti mixes dough and handles dish duties in the early 2000s; the original Yetty’s offered limited seating in the 1960s; the Yetty’s Pizza sign has operated since the 1950s; Felicia (center) poses with her mom and sister in the pizzeria in 1981.