The Untold Story of New Haven Pizza Culture with Joseph Massaro from New Haven Pizza Crew | Ep 77

In this episode, host Erica D'Arcangelo sits down with Joseph Massaro, the passionate creator behind the @newhavenpizzacrew 🍕.While many food creators focus on scoring slices, giving reviews, or chasing viral clout, Joseph is on a completely different mission: preserving Italian-American heritage and honoring the craft of the people behind the counter ♥️.Joseph isn't out here scoring slices or chasing viral clout. He’s on a personal mission to preserve Italian-American heritage and honor the living legends keeping the craft alive. From kicking off his journey interviewing Gary Bimonti (grandson of Frank Pepe) to growing up with wood-fired ovens in his family's backyards, Joseph takes us through the rich culture of New Haven, Connecticut.We break down the story behind the famous Apizza Mobile studio 🚐, why supporting small pizzerias matters more than getting a free meal, the secret spots you need to visit outside of the "Holy Trinity," and how the pizza community between Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey is built on mutual respect, not wars 🙌🏽."There isn't a pizza war. The common thread between all these guys is simple: there’s enough pizza to go around for everybody." - Joseph Massaro🎙 Episode Highlights✅ 01:00 – Starting with Gary Bimonti & The Mission✅ 04:40 – Italian Immigrant Roots & Backyard Ovens✅ 08:35 – Supporting Small Pizzerias & Karma✅ 14:15 – Current Obsessions: Amado's & Beyond✅ 18:44 – The Legend of the Apizza Mobile✅ 23:01 – The Royal Pizza Float & "Pizza Love"✅ 29:05 – Final Thoughts: Community Over Competition🔗 Connect & FollowInstagram: @newhavenpizzacrewPizzerias Mentioned: Modern Apizza, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Sally's Apizza, Santillo's Brick Oven Pizza (NJ), Amado's Apizza (Madison, CT), Little Rendezvous (Meriden, CT), Apizza Heaven (Middletown, CT), Crust Issues.💬 What's your go-to pizza spot in the Tri-State area? Let us know in the comments below!🍕🇮🇹 About the PodcastStep behind the counter and into the craft with the people who turned a passion for pizza into a lifestyle. We're sharing the untold stories, deep-rooted traditions, and authentic history behind the best pies in the world, one slice at a time.🎧 🔔 Subscribe to the Pizza Story Podcast for more stories behind the dough, sauce, and ovens ♥️!Website: https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@astoryaboutpizza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoryaboutpizza/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storyaboutpizza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AStoryAboutPizza A Story About Pizza Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-About-Pizza-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/1917116993 Pietro’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_0Pietro’s Italian Christmas: https://www.amazon.com/Pietros-Italian-Christmas-Erica-DArcangelo/dp/B0G2GQX78W/ #pizza #apizza #newhavenpizza