The Wood-Fired Blog
Helpful Hints for Planning Your New Pizza Oven Build
Apr 29, 2019For many people, a pizza oven is a big investment of time and resources that will provide their family or company with years of delicious food and happy memories. At Forno Bravo, we want to make the planning and building process as seamless as possible. With 1,000s of customers using our ovens, we have a rich history of helping folks find and build the right oven. The following checklists will... Read More
An Introduction to Pizza Oven Kits
Apr 29, 2019Forno Bravo’s modular pizza oven kits take the guesswork out of making a great pizza oven for your home or business. Our kits bridge the gap between full DIY projects and the ‘place and bake’ convenience (but higher cost) of a factory assembled oven. With exceptionally fast delivery times, high-tech, quality components that perform better than simple brick, and the freedom to finish or install your kit in an endless... Read More
Tips on Installing a Wood Fired Oven from John Livera
Apr 29, 2019Steps for Installing a Residential Oven For many, installing a pizza oven at home is a dream. Although it can seem a bit overwhelming, if you know what to anticipate, it is well worth the effort! It is important to understand the process so you can plan accordingly. Walk with John Livera, (seafood specialist, wood-fired enthusiast, consultant, and chef) through the installation of his wood fired Vesuvio oven in this... Read More
May 2019 | No. #120; Highlights from the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show & Upcoming Class, Restaurateur Spotlight – Father and Daughter Duo Thrive at Giannina’s Pizza and Catering, Toscana Home Pizza Ovens
Apr 08, 2019We had a wonderful time at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago last week and were thrilled to meet so many customers and new friends. In this issue of the Wood Fired Newsletter, we’ll share… Read More
April 2019 | No. #119; Checklist for Planning Your New Oven Build, Guest Blog with John Livera – Tips for Installing a Wood Fired Oven, An Introduction to Pizza Oven Kits
Apr 08, 2019The buds are on the trees and the Crocuses, Daffodils, Iris’s (and Dandelions) are popping up everywhere. What else is popping up? Ideas, planning, and dreams about… Read More
Forno Bravo to Exhibit at the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show
Mar 29, 2019This May, we’re taking our ovens on the road again. This time, we’re heading to the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, IL. The show is celebrating its 100th edition this year, and they are really ramping up the lineup to celebrate their Centennial. When and Where The show runs from May 18 – 21st, 2019 at McCormick Place in Chicago and we will be there showing off ovens and hosting... Read More
Showing Off the 2019 Show Ovens
Mar 29, 2019This year, the stars of the Forno Bravo 2019 International Pizza Expo booth were a dashing Napoli120 with a powerful new burner, and the sleek, new, Viaggio100 Mobile Drop-in refractory pizza oven. Napoli120 Takes Center Stage The Napoli is a centerpiece oven that is meant to be seen. The team created a bold, custom tile design for the Napoli120 to shine a spotlight on several different logo styles and patterns... Read More
Pizza Expo 2019 and an Interview with Chef Leo Spizzirri
Mar 29, 2019Chef Leo Spizzirri, Master Istruttore and Co-Founder of the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy, hosted several live cooking demonstrations in the Forno Bravo booth at the 2019 International Pizza Expo. Some of his helpers included 4 Master Chefs from the Schola Italiana Pizzaioli, the oldest pizza school in Italy. It was a treat to have so much talent and skill in our booth! The Expo draws in over 8,000... Read More
Chef Leo Spizzirri’s Sole nel Piatto (“Sun on the Plate”) Pizza Demonstration
Mar 28, 2019Sole nel Piatto is a sunny, specialty pizza well known in Italy. Chef Leo Spizzirri from the North American Pizza and Culinary Academy put his own spin on it at the 2019 International Pizza Expo to produce a beautiful and fun treat for your restaurant or kitchen table! Enjoy a portion of his Forno Bravo demo at the 2019 International Pizza Expo, as he walks us through making this cheerful creation. Steps... Read More
