The Recipe for Reinvention: How Paulie Gee and Mrs. Gee Built a Community Around Pizza

Paulie and Mary Ann Gee, the husband-and-wife team behind the acclaimed Paulie Gee's pizzerias, started with no professional restaurant experience and built one of New York City's most beloved pizza brands. They join the show to discuss the leap of faith that led them to open their first shop, what it's like running a business as partners in both life and work, and how they've maintained quality and culture while expanding beyond Brooklyn. In this conversation, we explore the story behind the Paulie Gee's brand, whether New York water really makes a difference, and how a neighborhood pizzeria earned a devoted following far beyond New York City.https://www.thenycalliance.org/https://www.instagram.com/thenycalliance/ 0:00 - Intro0:30 - Paulie Gee’s Pizza origins11:41 - What makes a good pizza?15:13 - How to maintain consistency in the restaurant business21:19 - Running a business as husband and wife24:24 - The skills needed to run a restaurant28:50 - What Paulie & Mary Ann look for when hiring33:50 - New York water36:20 - What do Paulie & Mary Ann look for when visiting one of their locations?39:00 - The brand behind Paulie Gee’s41:24 - Paulie Gee’s cookbook45:40 - What’s been the most fulfilling part of this journey for Paulie & Mary Ann?#newyorkcity #restaurant #politics #hospital #business #smallbusiness