Pizza Today - December 2020 - 3
COMMENTARY
JEREMY WHITE
Contributors
A New Chapter
W
ell, this is the last issue
work. It grew out of the Great Quar-
of 2020, a year I don't
antine of 2020. It may be the only
think anyone is going
good thing that Godforsaken year
to miss. While most of us cannot wait
has given us. It's going to propel the
for the calendar to turn, and rightfully
industry forward as we progress into
so, it wasn't ALL bad. Just 95 percent
2021 and beyond.
of it.
Yes, we're still battling a worldwide
#PizzaStrong, we are as an industry.
pandemic, COVID fatigue is setting
We learned to adapt, overcome and
in, things feel overwhelmingly bleak
thrive in the face of serious adversity.
at times ... I get it.
We did what we do - find ways to
But, as the calendar turns and some
serve our customers to the best of our
optimism slowly creeps back in, let's
abilities against all odds.
seize it and run with it. We've got
nowhere to go but up.
kick off a new decade. Let's not look
back, let's learn and grow and move
Our COVID-19 Pizzeria Impact
Survey revealed that pizzerias
capitalized on quiet dining rooms
to update the front of house. With
winter in its grips and a resurgence
of COVID-19, it's time to spruce
up your dining areas.
We have much to look forward to.
We did show how resilient, how
Still, 2020 sucked. What a way to
DENISE GREER
Executive Editor, Pizza Today
(FOH, pp. 30-32)
Best,
forward.
DANIEL P. SMITH
Freelance Writer
(Online Ordering, p.26-28)
Given the nation's ongoing
battle with the novel coronavirus
pandemic, online ordering has
graduated from a nice-to-have
to a need-to-have and, in fact,
one that requires some ongoing
attention to ensure a business can
withstand pandemic pressures and
continually serve customers.
We're moving ahead in a big way
here at Pizza Today. Soon we'll
VOLUME 38 * NUMBER 12
launch the Pizza Expo 365 platform,
DECEMBER 2020
an immersive educational experience
geared towards serving YOU.
It's pretty cool. It's been a lot of
JEREMY WHITE
Editor In Chief
jwhite@pizzatoday.com
Photo & Layout: Josh Keown
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Pizza Today - December 2020
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pizza Today - December 2020
Pizza Today - December 2020
Commentary
Online Ordering
Front of House Refresh
Buying Kitchen Equipment
2021 Menu Guide
Digital
Conversation
Mike’s Monthly Tip
Man on the Street
Building Blocks
Tony’s Trending Recipe
Knead to Know
Destinations
Product Showcase
Pizza Today Yellow Pages
The Marketplace
Expo Spotlight
Pizza Today - December 2020 - CT1
Pizza Today - December 2020 - CT2
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Pizza Today - December 2020
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Cover2
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Commentary
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 4
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 5
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 6
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 7
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Digital
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 9
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Conversation
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 11
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Mike’s Monthly Tip
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 13
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Man on the Street
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 15
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Building Blocks
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 17
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Tony’s Trending Recipe
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 19
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Knead to Know
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 21
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 22
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 23
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Destinations
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 25
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Online Ordering
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 27
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 28
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 29
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Front of House Refresh
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 31
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 32
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 33
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Buying Kitchen Equipment
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 35
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 36
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 37
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 2021 Menu Guide
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 39
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 40
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Pizza Today - December 2020 - 48
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 49
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Product Showcase
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 51
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Pizza Today Yellow Pages
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 53
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 54
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 55
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 56
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 57
Pizza Today - December 2020 - The Marketplace
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Pizza Today - December 2020 - 64
Pizza Today - December 2020 - 65
Pizza Today - December 2020 - Expo Spotlight
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