Pizza Story Podcast Episode 37: Pittsburgh Pizza

This week, host Erica D'Arcangelo connects with Laine from the wildly popular Instagram page, @pittsburghpizza, for a deep dive into the Steel City's rich and delicious pizza scene 🖤💛. Laine, who shares Erica's background in digital marketing, + love for pizza discusses how her passion for a good slice turned into a thriving community of followers.They explore why Pittsburgh is a genuine "pizza city"—from its unique Pittsburgh-style pies to its abundance of authentic New York-style and charming, legacy "hole-in-the-wall" shops and a dual favorite @a_slice_of_new_york_pizza 🙌🏽Laine shares her all-time favorite spots, including @badamospizza and @mamma-lucias-pizzeria and offers essential advice for anyone planning a pizza tour of the city 🍕.The conversation also tackles the complex issue of pizza rankings and negative online reviews. Laine and Erica offer strong takes on why this trend can be harmful to hardworking, family-owned pizzerias and advocate for a more supportive, community-focused approach to food reviews. Tune in for marketing insights, hometown nostalgia, and a list of absolute must-try pizza joints!🎧 Episode Highlights✅ Pittsburgh's Pizza Landscape: Discover why Pittsburgh is a "pizza city" with amazing variety, from thick, cheesy Pittsburgh-style to authentic Neapolitan and New York-style pies.✅ Laine's Top Picks: Laine reveals her personal favorites, including the incredible Badamo's Pizza, the nostalgic Mama Lucia's, and the unique Sir Pizza.✅ The Marketing Beast: A shared discussion on the challenges and best practices for small business pizzeria owners trying to manage social media and marketing while focusing on their craft.✅ The Problem with Pizza Rankings: A compelling debate on why assigning numerical scores to pizza can be detrimental to small business owners and why positive support is always the best approach.✅ Must-Hit Spots: Essential recommendations for any visitor to Pittsburgh, including the best shops in the Strip District and the famous legacy pizza joints.✅ Passion over Profit: Laine shares how she keeps @PittsburghPizza a fun, community-focused hobby rather than pursuing the often tricky "influencer route."🔗 Follow Laine @pittsburghpizza on Instagram - whether you’re from The Burgh, visiting or just love to see awesome pizza.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more delicious insights and stories from the world of pizza 🍕!🎙Like, follow, and subscribe to The Pizza Story Podcast with author Erica D’Arcangelo for amazing pizza content 👱🏼‍♀️. 🇮🇹 A Story About PizzaWebsite: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyaboutpizza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizzaA Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993Pietro’s Pizza Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Pizza-Story-About/dp/B0DTYZ15WB/Pietro’s Pizza Toppings Children’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJM15W22/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0#pizza #pittsburgh #pittsburghpa