EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 1H 12M
3 - Creating a World Class Bakery, From Italy to Maine, and The Art of Pastry: Simone Laboa
from The Dirt Path · host Grayson Harris
A behind the scenes look at what it takes to become a world class bakery and a refreshing reminder of seeing someone fueled by true passion at work.Trailblazer Simone Laboa is an award-winning pastry chef who operates Solo Pane e Pasticceria, a world class Italian bakery in Bath, Maine. His path entails working just about every job in the kitchen in Italy, immigrating from Italy to the US to open up the bakery, and leading with his passion for pastry.Hear Simone's background, including his father's influential career as a chef and restaurateur in Italy and the United States. We discuss the decision to move to the U.S., leading to the establishment of his own bakery, Solo Pane. Simone elaborates on his love for traditional Italian pastries, the intricacies of the baking process, and the importance of maintaining quality and authenticity. He touches on the cultural differences between Italy and the U.S., the challenges of running a bakery, and the satisfaction that comes from doing what he loves.Key TakeawaysSimone's path is powerful for any fellow artist, chef, creative, or aspiring entrepreneur. Immigrating to the US: the cultural differences between Italy and the US and why one would make the changeChosen family: treating your team as your family and leading by example Doing what you love: the power from doing something you have immense passion forTimestamps(00:00) Guest introduction(03:00) New Exciting Items at the Bakery(06:21) Simone's Connection to a 'Chopped' Winner(08:04) Simone's Father's Culinary Journey(12:47) Growing Up with a Chef Father(15:08) Simone's Path to Pastry(17:01) Differences Between Cornetti and Croissants(22:10) Simone's YouTube Channel and Early Days(28:11) Moving to the United States(31:19) Starting Solo Pane Bakery(35:03) Simone talks Focaccia(39:58) The Challenges of Being a Pastry Chef and Business Owner(43:37) Cultural Differences Between Italy and the US(48:28) The Realities of Running a Bakery(57:16) The Passion Behind the Craft(01:05:32) Advice for Aspiring Bakers and EntrepreneursGuest's links:Solo Pane's Website@[email protected] Pane's FacebookReferenced links:Danny BowienSimone's first YouTube channelActing: A handbook of the Stanislavski MethodSupport the podcast:Follow us on Instagram (@thedirtpathpodcast)Subscribe to the YouTubeEmail your questions ([email protected])
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A behind the scenes look at what it takes to become a world class bakery and a refreshing reminder of seeing someone fueled by true passion at work.Trailblazer Simone Laboa is an award-winning pastry chef who operates Solo Pane e Pasticceria, a world class Italian bakery in Bath, Maine. His path entails working just about every job in the kitchen in Italy, immigrating from Italy to the US to open up the bakery, and leading with his passion for pastry.Hear Simone's background, including his father's influential career as a chef and restaurateur in Italy and the United States. We discuss the decision to move to the U.S., leading to the establishment of his own bakery, Solo Pane. Simone elaborates on his love for traditional Italian pastries, the intricacies of the baking process, and the importance of maintaining quality and authenticity. He touches on the cultural differences between Italy and the U.S., the challenges of running a bakery, and the satisfaction that comes from doing what he loves.Key TakeawaysSimone's path is powerful for any fellow artist, chef, creative, or aspiring entrepreneur. Immigrating to the US: the cultural differences between Italy and the US and why one would make the changeChosen family: treating your team as your family and leading by example Doing what you love: the power from doing something you have immense passion forTimestamps(00:00) Guest introduction(03:00) New Exciting Items at the Bakery(06:21) Simone's Connection to a 'Chopped' Winner(08:04) Simone's Father's Culinary Journey(12:47) Growing Up with a Chef Father(15:08) Simone's Path to Pastry(17:01) Differences Between Cornetti and Croissants(22:10) Simone's YouTube Channel and Early Days(28:11) Moving to the United States(31:19) Starting Solo Pane Bakery(35:03) Simone talks Focaccia(39:58) The Challenges of Being a Pastry Chef and Business Owner(43:37) Cultural Differences Between Italy and the US(48:28) The Realities of Running a Bakery(57:16) The Passion Behind the Craft(01:05:32) Advice for Aspiring Bakers and EntrepreneursGuest's links:Solo Pane's Website@[email protected] Pane's FacebookReferenced links:Danny BowienSimone's first YouTube channelActing: A handbook of the Stanislavski MethodSupport the podcast:Follow us on Instagram (@thedirtpathpodcast)Subscribe to the YouTubeEmail your questions ([email protected])
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