Get ready for an epic slice of pizza heaven on the latest episode of The Food Court! We’re bringing you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival from Randall’s Island, New York. On Saturday, September 14, 2024, over 35 of the world’s greatest pizzerias, including Lucali, Sally’s Apizza, Di Fara, Frank Pepe Pizzeria, and more, showcased their delicious pies in a day filled with pizza greatness. From NYC’s finest to Neapolitan, Sicilian, New Haven, and Grandma slices, this festival was a must for food lovers.

Join us as we chat with Kevin from Frank Pepe's Pizza, Tommy Smokes from Barstool Sports, and even Frank the Tank, who shares his Super Bowl predictions. And, of course, we end on a high note with the El Presidente himself, Dave Portnoy.

This episode is jam-packed with pizza talk, sports takes, and festival highlights. If you missed the festival, no worries—mark your calendars for next year, because we’ll be back in 2025. Tune in for all the cheesy goodness!

This week on The Food Court, we fire up the grills with none other than Tyler Florence! He’s back with his smokin’ new cookbook, American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire—an absolute must-have, now available on Amazon (trust me, you’ll want this on your shelf). Tyler spills the BBQ tea, sharing secrets on everything from the art of brining chicken to perfecting fall-off-the-bone ribs. We even dive into grilling veggies, fruits, and believe it or not… desserts! Yep, you can bake on a grill.

But that’s not all! We chat about Tyler's legendary fried chicken recipe (it's iconic for a reason), his latest video hub Wolf It Down, and his fun podcast Two Dudes in the Kitchen. Plus, we dish on the 17th season of The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network, his rockstar son’s culinary dreams, NASA (yes, we went there), and of course, his Michelin-starred restaurants—Miller & Lux and Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco.

We even geek out over Bruce Springsteen, because why not? Tune in now for a sizzling conversation you won’t want to miss. Download the episode on Spotify, and don’t forget to like and follow The Food Court! #FoodCourtPod #TylerFlorence #BBQLife #GrillMasters

This Week on Food Court: San Gennaro Festival – Coney Island Style!

We’re celebrating the Feast of San Gennaro with special guest, Chef Matthew Cutolo from the legendary Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island, NY! This family-owned gem has been serving up authentic Neapolitan fare since 1907, and Chef Cutolo is keeping those rich culinary traditions alive!

Join us as we dive into Gargiulo’s deep history and chat about their epic Feast of San Gennaro on September 15th. Want to join the fun? CALL NOW for tickets before they sell out! For more info, visit gargiulos.com!

Chef Cutolo shares what it’s like to balance running a modern-day restaurant while honoring old-school traditions. From nonna’s secret recipes to the emotional connection of hearing, “This tastes just like my grandmother made it,” this episode is all about keeping Italian heritage alive.

We also talk about Chef's journey following his cousin "Mike the Bake" around the kitchen to learn the perfect cannoli recipe—because in Italian cooking, you learn by watching and tasting! There are no shortcuts, just love, family, and fresh, seasonal ingredients.

So, whether you’re craving a taste of Italy or want to know more about Coney Island’s food scene, this episode will have you salivating!

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