Brendan Smith and Rachel Greenspan | Bettina's - Love & Pizza

The Pizza That Brought Italy to California   Classic Episode #241   Before the awards, the long reservation lists, and the national acclaim, there was simply a dream.   In this Classic Episode, originally recorded just one year after opening Bettina Pizzeria, founders Brendan Smith and Rachel Greenspan share the remarkable story behind one of California's most beloved restaurants.   From an unexpected love story that began over a cream delivery in Brooklyn to building a mobile wood-fired pizza business before opening their Montecito restaurant, Brendan and Rachel discuss sourdough fermentation, California farmers, Italian inspiration, hospitality, and why creating community matters just as much as creating great food.   More than a conversation about pizza, this is a story about craftsmanship, partnership, and building a place people never want to leave.   Bettina Pizzeria   Bettina’s on Instagram   Tina's Pizzeria Instagram   CHAPTERS   00:00 Introduction to Bettina Pizzeria 02:45 The Search for Santa Barbara's Best Pizza 07:00 A Love Story Begins in Brooklyn 11:20 Italy Changes Everything 14:00 Leaving Geology for Bread 19:00 Moving Across the Country 25:50 The Art of Naturally Leavened Pizza 36:45 California Farmers & Seasonal Ingredients 44:45 Giving Back Through Food 50:15 Opening Bettina: Challenges & Lessons   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio   Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday