Who Invented the Grandma Pizza? | Pizza With Frank

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  • Pizza With Frank | Where did the Grandma Pie originate?
    Frank Pinello (@bestpizza33) is on a mission to get to the bottom of the controversy.
    Follow Frank to discover the stories of three pizza makers in Nassau County, Long Island, who collectively have been making pizza for 140 years and all operate pizza parlors within a few miles of each other. One thing they have in common is disagreeing about something they have all contributed to - the creation of the "Grandma Pie".
    Frank will meet King Umberto's (@kingumberto), Umberto's (@umbertospizza), and Da-Angelo's Pizzeria (@daangelopizzeria) and learn the nuanced differences between the way each of these pizza masters make their Grandma pies.
    Want Frank's Grandma Pie recipe? Click here: us.gozney.com/...
    Watch the full series of Pizza With Frank on our channel now.
    #CookDifferent #Gozney #PizzaWithFrank

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  • @Despite37
    @Despite37 7 днів тому +64

    I feel like the significance of this episode for the pizza world will only truly be appreciated years and years from now when all these OGs have passed on.

  • @justinbenning2428
    @justinbenning2428 7 днів тому +71

    A new Pizza With Frank, today's gonna be a good day.

  • @shadowalker101
    @shadowalker101 23 години тому +4

    Wow, what a documentary! You can feel the love, passion and dedication put in. Really incredible getting them all together at the end

  • @RustyDogProduction
    @RustyDogProduction 7 днів тому +11

    What an incredible experience! Seeing these guys and their unwavering passion for pizza is truly inspiring. The depth of history behind is crazy. When they all meet up at the end to produce a grandma pizza really showed their true dedication and friendship. Editing was top notch on this one. Not forgetting Frank is King x

  • @D.D.T.123
    @D.D.T.123 7 днів тому +8

    It’s great seeing both generations speaking the language. Don’t let it die. My dad is Toscano and I try to keep practicing with him. A bit hard to get all the Sicilian but I love it.

  • @6Hell6Hammer6
    @6Hell6Hammer6 5 днів тому +5

    It's impossible to reiterate enough how wonderful Frank is.

  • @ElaDivine
    @ElaDivine 7 днів тому +10

    I have started making Grandma style in my Gozney Dome thanks to Frank's videos and it is an absolute HIT and my go-to for the forseeable future. Just a simple, fun, crunchy, cheesy greatness. Thank you!

    • @Viva_la_natura
      @Viva_la_natura 7 днів тому

      That's got to be challenging to fit a sheet pan in there and regulate the heat? Grandma pies don't bake at a high temp

  • @Cigarstandards
    @Cigarstandards 7 днів тому +7

    Long Island native. Grandma slice is my favorite but I never knew it was invented on the island. Great documentary

  • @johnnydop
    @johnnydop 7 днів тому +6

    Great documentary. Finally cleared up the confusion over the grandma. Great seeing all three pizza OGs making pizza together. In the end, I need a grandma pie NOW!

  • @davidclark2075
    @davidclark2075 5 днів тому +2

    Good to see ya back Frank. One of my favorite episodes this one. Much love from Cali.

  • @Garin-Fons
    @Garin-Fons 7 днів тому +8

    What a solid little documentary. Nice work, y'all.

  • @dalespadafora8869
    @dalespadafora8869 6 днів тому +2

    Heartwarming! I still wish my Italian fathers and uncles were still around cracking jokes and bantering. I really miss those days.

  • @tomterranova2358
    @tomterranova2358 6 днів тому +3

    Just an amazing episode. Thank you for putting in the time and thanks to the 3 masters for sharing their stories.

  • @chrisvigo4880
    @chrisvigo4880 6 днів тому +3

    Thats awesome that the ole timers at the end made pizza!! Like that friendly competition was still there and there were showing the younger generation. How beautiful is that!!! ❤

  • @asquithmainlines699
    @asquithmainlines699 7 днів тому +6

    My family has been making Grandma style pizza since the 70’s. Back then my parents did not have a lot of money so we never had a round pizza pan. We always just used a cookie sheet and Mom would say “ round or rectangular it tastes the same, these ones have more edge pieces “. I still have the same aluminum pan that I use to this day,it has cooked it’s fair share of Canadian style Grandma pizzas!🇨🇦

  • @beardown6574
    @beardown6574 6 днів тому +6

    My guy Frankie P! Always starving after these lol. Always enjoy Frank's pizza content. Cool story how the grandma originated. And soon to be papa Frank congrats!

  • @dx_cm
    @dx_cm 7 днів тому +4

    Lets goooo!! Keep these episodes coming!! Shout out to Frank! Doing a good job🔥

  • @jpbanksnj
    @jpbanksnj 7 днів тому +3

    Great video! Glad to see Frank Prisinzano in the house! He needs to get back to UA-cam!

  • @jaymatt5534
    @jaymatt5534 6 днів тому +3

    Franks passion for what he does and the respect he has for everyone who has done it before him is so genuine.

  • @pizzavideodc
    @pizzavideodc 7 днів тому +4

    Awesome! Now I gotta hit all 3 in one day! Great insightful video as always!

  • @RollingAlongNY
    @RollingAlongNY 6 днів тому +2

    Great episode Frank! Amazing work. It was great to see these legends having fun busting each others chops. Good stuff!

  • @jameskelly9522
    @jameskelly9522 7 днів тому +3

    That ending was fantastic...

  • @JavGaracia
    @JavGaracia 7 днів тому +3

    Best video you've ever done. Very inspiring. Which means I gave my own new invention ..3 years now as well. With hybrid dough. Manja baby.

  • @JoJo.Christmas
    @JoJo.Christmas 6 днів тому +2

    ❤️❤️ The best. They don’t make guys like them anymore. The real deal. 🇮🇹🇺🇸💪🏼

  • @ricardomejia7655
    @ricardomejia7655 4 дні тому +1

    This is an amazing episode! Thanks, Frankie

  • @dakkmann
    @dakkmann 6 днів тому +3

    Legendary!

  • @fly_byscotsfree8481
    @fly_byscotsfree8481 5 днів тому

    ok this was so wholesome, seeing the three musketeers, the three perfectionists and originators come together in celebration of their creation, mamma mia!

  • @jakedmagic
    @jakedmagic 5 днів тому

    Frank, this video had so much heart and so much history. It’s amazing you were able to get so much time with all of these masters! I’m going to have to make a pizza trek down from Vermont soon.

  • @BraUmad
    @BraUmad 2 дні тому

    This has to be the GOATED episode of this channel, ridiculous the legends

  • @PerfectPrinceX1
    @PerfectPrinceX1 5 днів тому

    this video is amazing! i cant believe gozney and frank got all those people together. no matter how it happened, i agree that this video will be cherished for years. i noticed - none of them shared the exact recipe lol

  • @toasttheghost4713
    @toasttheghost4713 20 годин тому

    As a chef, grandma pizza is one of my all time favorite styles. There are only 2 places I know where to get one in Houston, so I am working on making my own.

  • @richardconti3992
    @richardconti3992 4 дні тому

    I hope to see more content like this. It really shines a light on traditions and the masters behind them. Great job

  • @jameshenderson8615
    @jameshenderson8615 7 днів тому +3

    Beautiful story

  • @tyleralphonso199
    @tyleralphonso199 6 днів тому

    The ending was one of the cooler things ive seen ever on a food related show

  • @chrisventura1881
    @chrisventura1881 День тому

    Beautiful loved it. Thats my area. ✌🏼 from Franklin Square. Salute.🇮🇹✌🏼🇺🇸

  • @mikegianfrancesco9431
    @mikegianfrancesco9431 18 годин тому

    Great video Frank thank for sharing legends of pizza wow

  • @Galactic123
    @Galactic123 7 днів тому +3

    Congrats on the baby boy on the way Frank!

  • @162RMW
    @162RMW 7 днів тому +2

    Great episode Frank

  • @nickbastion
    @nickbastion 7 днів тому +2

    Second time I've seen Frank at Umberto's. And he's so damn charming, I'd be happy for thirds.

  • @mikeheisenberg288
    @mikeheisenberg288 День тому

    A lot of respect for this video. Thanks

  • @no9-5
    @no9-5 5 днів тому

    Haven't seen it yet but I'm already so glad there's more!

  • @peterm4486
    @peterm4486 7 днів тому +2

    This is my absolute favorite type of pizza when not in Naples! 😅

  • @fernandogutierrez9212
    @fernandogutierrez9212 7 днів тому +2

    A thousand likes for Frank!!!!

  • @tlipp90
    @tlipp90 7 днів тому +2

    phenomenal

  • @Don-Forta
    @Don-Forta 17 годин тому

    Finally Franky is back! Love your videos dude! Hope everything goes well brother!

  • @tehchase1313
    @tehchase1313 5 днів тому +1

    beautiful! fun stuff

  • @anthony0781
    @anthony0781 День тому

    I needed me some Frank! The voice of pizza is here!

  • @brianstorm3917
    @brianstorm3917 5 днів тому

    Aaaalways Love to See Frank 🫶✊

  • @robertgrj1713
    @robertgrj1713 3 дні тому

    Great video😊 nothing like Italian pizza!

  • @robertreazn
    @robertreazn 5 днів тому

    The level of respect they have for frank because the OG’s knows he’s a genuine person!

  • @mauriziovorzitelli
    @mauriziovorzitelli 2 дні тому

    KING UMBERTO, UNA SPECIALITA' UNICA A LONG ISLAND, CI SONO STATO A COMPRARE LA PIZZA, GRAZIE A QUESTO VIDEO HO RIVISSUTO UN'ESPERIENZA DI TANTI ANNI FA QUANDO SONO ANDATO IN VACANZA IN AMERICA DA MIO FRATELLO GIOVANNI VORZITELLI, CIAO UMBERTO E COMPANY, SEMPRE AL TOP. SALUTI DALL'ITALIA.

  • @AngeryCrow
    @AngeryCrow 6 годин тому

    Gozney, you just gonna keep giving us huh?
    Love ya Franky P, you're one the best pizza man of this world.

  • @heartofafricagiftsmichael3401
    @heartofafricagiftsmichael3401 7 днів тому +2

    Quality show 👌 what kind of hydration for this style of pie?

  • @gellly333
    @gellly333 7 днів тому +4

    That’s my Nonno!!!

  • @JDM_0409
    @JDM_0409 5 днів тому

    This was a great episode

  • @sergiopiparo4084
    @sergiopiparo4084 5 днів тому

    Great video bravo 👏 👏👏

  • @stonecreationsLI
    @stonecreationsLI 6 днів тому +1

    very cool...grew up eating with that crew!

  • @therealpitabread
    @therealpitabread 7 днів тому +3

    I want one so bad now...

  • @OnlyThe1Son
    @OnlyThe1Son 5 днів тому

    As an Italian who grew up in the Italian restaurant industry outside of Italy, I saw it all. My father was an old-school Italian, and we knew all the local Italian immigrants who opened restaurants and pizzerias.
    When I was a kid growing up, and later working in the restaurants, I watched my dad and those other middle-aged immigrants speaking Italian, fighting, arguing-you name it. And let me tell you, they were all super critical of each other. They never praised each other's food. It was always, "My food is better," or "My wife's cooking is better."
    And then, it got real. It depended on where they were from. Jesus. Southern Italians? Forget about it. They wouldn’t praise Northern Italians at all. And the Northern Italians-the old-school guys from north of Rome, like the Torinese, Milanese, and Venetians? Minchia. These guys would talk shit about Southern Italians like it was their full-time job.
    then Neapolitans would criticize romans or even guys as close as BARI.. then Romans hated everyone ... saw I learnt a lot .,,
    the woman, the mothers.. the wives etc.. they were more polite and generous to your face and in company they would always praise the food and cooking of other women..
    but once in the car they would find something to critic LOL
    It was serious. Then you had the Sicilians, who don’t even consider themselves Italian. LOL. They just say, "I’m Sicilian."
    so trying to get to the bottom of who created the grandma slice? from these old school guys!! FORGET IT!!!
    none of them will admit it was the other guy....
    now listening to those three guys.. they are obviously 1st generation immigrants to America.. so they came from italy.. they would have eaten pizza in italy as kids
    NOW...
    the NONNA SLICE... the GRANDMA slice... the Sicilian ... the square pie... etc etc..
    its the PIZZA AL TAGLIO...
    which comes from ROME....
    the SFINCIONE... from Sicily... ( yes, a little different to the grandma)
    but.. Americans have always taken italian cuisine and changed it...,
    the DETRIOT PIZZA.. a bastard child of the GRANDMA...
    the GRANDMA.. a ROMAN - PIZZA AL TAGLIO
    so.. who copied the roman pizza first and sold it to Americans?
    it wasnt invented in America...
    an italian brought it to America...

  • @NicholasSatchell
    @NicholasSatchell 7 днів тому +4

    This video is fucking awesome dude.

  • @Cindyscrossstitch
    @Cindyscrossstitch 2 дні тому

    All 3 get credit. I miss eating long Island pizza. Someone needs to open a long island pizza in bristol, tn. No good pizza here at all. Would be a huge success🍕🍕

  • @jonviga
    @jonviga Годину тому

    As always...Frank is the best!

  • @JoePrimmerEditor
    @JoePrimmerEditor 4 дні тому

    Good stuff Frank and team.

  • @Zildj
    @Zildj 7 днів тому +1

    I'm a simple man, I see Frank, I click.

  • @777thetruth2
    @777thetruth2 6 днів тому

    Just by looking at it, THATS A REAL PIZZA!!! I cannot find anyplace that makes pizza like that anymore!

  • @mattsweeny3957
    @mattsweeny3957 6 днів тому

    How lucky am I ??? We ate at King Umberto tonight & live 5 mins away...Matty

  • @jogabonito091
    @jogabonito091 5 днів тому +7

    Frank, for the love of God hit the gym. I wanna see more of these reviews!

  • @MyNewYorkCity.
    @MyNewYorkCity. 6 днів тому

    My favorite pizza,grandma 🥰 pizza

  • @scottjackson6109
    @scottjackson6109 7 днів тому +1

    Frank! OG Triple OG. Best Pizza 🍕Owner and Host

  • @samthiff1
    @samthiff1 13 годин тому

    Frank is back!!!! The world is healing

  • @ryangies4798
    @ryangies4798 7 днів тому +1

    Frank is a national treasure. 🇺🇸

  • @noetarraf
    @noetarraf 6 днів тому

    „What do we care“ 11:21
    Too funny

  • @DILLMAC100
    @DILLMAC100 5 днів тому +1

    Make more of these episodes please🙏🙏🙏 my foodporn while I eat👄

  • @onethousandpizzas
    @onethousandpizzas 5 днів тому

    Wow! Frank out here best the best representative for the culture. This is the what’s great about America.

  • @JohnOv3rblast
    @JohnOv3rblast 4 дні тому

    we love Frank!!

  • @irok.quest1972
    @irok.quest1972 6 днів тому

    Those pans are absolutely available again in 2 sizes, they are being produced by a retired pizza maker out of Reno. Same rolled steel reinforced pans, same guage as the old Allied Metal pans. The company is called swhenterprises.

  • @Richie-m2i
    @Richie-m2i 3 дні тому

    Frankie w/the Raptor! nice.

  • @nachointhecloud
    @nachointhecloud 7 днів тому +1

    Legends

  • @Marinersfan5oh3
    @Marinersfan5oh3 6 днів тому

    The grandfathers of grandmas pizza! 🤌🍕😘

  • @soundofmusicb
    @soundofmusicb 6 днів тому

    LOVE GRANDMA PIZZA 😋🍕

  • @mfcriz2561
    @mfcriz2561 7 днів тому +1

    How smart is Gozney? They know Frank is legit!

  • @badboyonibaku
    @badboyonibaku День тому

    I'm gonna do this with my airfryer hahahaha

  • @denniscowan6335
    @denniscowan6335 6 днів тому +1

    God bless Rosario.

  • @ProvocateuAstrology2
    @ProvocateuAstrology2 5 днів тому

    Beach pizza started in 1944 Tripoli's bakery in massachujesus.That is the grandma pie we call a beach pizza

  • @juancervantes313
    @juancervantes313 7 днів тому +1

    That's crazy. Lol did all the old mobsters just turn into restauranteurs or something? 😅

  • @chrislw9053
    @chrislw9053 7 днів тому +1

    Need to draw out the family tree

  • @no9-5
    @no9-5 4 дні тому

    Please frank! I have to know... does Angela still work at umberto's making cakes and fresh motz!?
    She was a 20 year veteran there years ago on Pizza Show, I hope she's well 🙏 ❤️

  • @SoSeven30
    @SoSeven30 15 годин тому

    Umberto’s!

  • @Shaulrik2901
    @Shaulrik2901 День тому

    Does anyone else remember the early munchies episode with frank? Damn he’s put on some weight 😂

  • @elijahyoung4893
    @elijahyoung4893 7 днів тому +1

    Hell yea

  • @stephencanzoneri6651
    @stephencanzoneri6651 6 днів тому

    ON Long Island

  • @Cruyff1899
    @Cruyff1899 6 днів тому +1

    Frank looking beefy.

  • @ProvocateuAstrology2
    @ProvocateuAstrology2 5 днів тому

    This did not start in long island we had it in the boston area before the nineteen eighties

  • @PeepGamePopoff
    @PeepGamePopoff День тому

    The grandma at PRIME is the best grandma slice in la

  • @Jordan-J
    @Jordan-J 5 днів тому

    Didn’t know Oscar Isaac owned a pizza spot on Long Island

  • @ProvocateuAstrology2
    @ProvocateuAstrology2 5 днів тому

    We called beach pizza.
    Look up look up salisbury beach massachusetts beach pizza and it's the grandma pizza really

  • @CaptainC0rrupt
    @CaptainC0rrupt 6 днів тому

    Business partners 🤔

  • @UserAndSale
    @UserAndSale 6 днів тому

    They ate grandma?😮

  • @MarshallLundberg
    @MarshallLundberg День тому

    So Detroit style lol. Gotta say we did it first!

  • @feechlamanna676
    @feechlamanna676 7 днів тому +1

    Grandma or Nonna pizza?