admin

Bread, Fire, and Salumerie: Inside Angelo Competiello’s Culinary World

Jim Serpico interviews Angelo Competiello, also known as Mind Machine on Instagram. Angelo shares his experiences visiting Italy and observing the regional differences in Italian cuisine. He discusses his family’s roots, his passion for traditional…

Read More

Bread Bandits: How Embezzlement Can Destroy Restaurants

Jim Serpico discusses the prevalence of embezzlement in the restaurant industry, sharing personal anecdotes and industry insights. He highlights various methods of embezzlement, including skimming and creating fraudulent disbursements. Serpico shares…

Read More

Grit and Dough: Inside Joe Carlucci’s Pizza Revolution

Jim Serpico, the host of ‘Bread for the People’ and owner of multiple food businesses, discusses the hurdles of managing bread and catering companies, focusing on inventory challenges. He interviews Joe Carlucci, the world record holder in pizza…

Read More

Christy Alia: The Secret Sauce Behind Women’s Pizza Month and Real Clever Food

In this episode of ‘Bread for the People,’ host Jim Serpico welcomes Christy Alia from Real Clever Food. They discuss Alia’s creation of Women’s Pizza Month, which celebrates and highlights the contributions of women to the pizza industry, coinciding…

Read More

Jim Serpico Joins Gozney Collective as Esteemed Member

Jim Serpico Joins Gozney Collective as Esteemed Member Long Island, NY – July 17, 2024 – Jim Serpico, founder of Long Island’s Side Hustle Artisanal Bread and a self-taught professional bread and pizza maker, is thrilled to announce his invitation to join the prestigious Gozney Collective. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Serpico’s remarkable…

Read More

Sweat, Smoke, & Success: Keith Lombardo’s Catering Empire

In this episode of ‘Bread for the People,’ host Jim Serpico talks with Keith Lombardo, chef and owner of The Barbecue King and 1 3 Catering & Events. Jim shares his personal journey transitioning from farmers’ markets to food trucks and catering….

Read More

EP. 90 Sweat, Smoke, & Success: Keith Lombardo’s Catering Empire

Welcome to Bread for the People. I’m Jim Serpico, and I am very excited about today’s show! I’ve got a friend and a business owner, Keith Lombardo, to introduce you to. Before we dive into our conversation, let me tell you a little story. About a year and a half ago, I decided to change…

Read More

From Strip Clubs to Café Dreams

In this episode of “Bread for the People,” host Jim Serpico shares highlights from a successful catering event in the Hamptons and discusses the challenges of finding a new restaurant space. He humorously recounts a visit to a former strip club being…

Read More

Slice of Wisdom: Navigating the Pizza Industry with Chef Leo Spizzirri

In this Bread For the People episode, Chef Leo Spizzirri and host Jim Serpico delve into the pizza and catering industries, discussing continuous learning, fair compensation, and business education needs. They explore tomato varieties, equipment…

Read More

EP. 88 Slice of Wisdom: Navigating the Pizza Industry

Transcript of EP. 87 Slice of Wisdom: Navigating the Pizza Industry Mon, July 1, 2024 0:00 – Jim Serpico My name’s Jim Serpico and this should I start with my name or should I start with this is bread for the people? Do you like it like this? Welcome to bread. Or do you like…

Read More