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In episode seven of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey explore the gourmet pizza revolution that transformed pizza from an everyday meal into a culinary canvas. From Beverly Hills restaurants to neighborhood pizzerias, they trace how innovative chefs, changing tastes, and new technologies challenged traditional ideas about what pizza could be.
Topics Covered:
How Wolfgang Puck and Ed LaDou launched the California pizza movement at Spago
The rise of California Pizza Kitchen and the national spread of gourmet pizza
The debate between tradition and innovation
Chris Bianco in Arizona and the evolving definition of pizza authenticity
How online communities turned pizza into an authenticity battleground
The changing role of pizza during the COVID-19 pandemic
Ghost kitchens, artificial intelligence, and the future of pizza
The next generation of pizza innovation and experimentation
From wood-fired ovens to viral debates, this episode examines how chefs, diners, and technology continue to reshape pizza while raising an enduring question: how much can a dish change before it becomes something entirely new? -
In episode six of Eating History, Adrienne and Stephen follow pizza on an unexpected journey back home. After conquering America and much of the world, pizza returned to Italy transformed, forcing Italians to reconsider a food that had once been a regional specialty. Along the way, they explore how migration, globalization, and cultural exchange helped turn pizza into a true international phenomenon.
Topics Covered:
The spread of pizza beyond Naples and across Italy
Luigi Giordano and the first modern pizzeria in northern Italy
How southern Italian migration reshaped Italy's pizza culture
The expansion of pizza throughout Europe
The influence of American military bases on pizza's popularity abroad
The "Pizza Effect" and how cultures reinvent their own traditions
The surprising role of Dean Martin in pizza's global rise
The creation of the Association of True Neapolitan Pizza
Why Domino's struggled to find success in Italy
How pizza adapted to local tastes around the world, from Europe to India
From Naples to Milan, New York to New Delhi, this episode reveals how pizza became one of the world's most adaptable foods, and why its global success sparked a renewed debate over what makes a pizza truly authentic. -
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In episode five of Eating History, Adrienne and Stephen explore the battle that changed pizza forever. What happens when a beloved local food becomes a national business? From a small pizza shop founded by two brothers in Kansas to the rise of massive restaurant chains, this episode examines how franchising transformed pizza from a regional specialty into one of the world's most recognizable foods.
Topics Covered:
The founding stories of Pizza Hut, Domino’s, and more
How franchising revolutionized the pizza business
The shift from regional pizza traditions to standardized products
Why chain restaurants made pizza accessible across America
The rise of Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Little Caesars
The ongoing tension between independent pizzerias and national chains
The birth and growth of the frozen pizza industry
Pizza's surprising journey back to northern Italy
How pizza became a truly global food
From neighborhood pizzerias to international corporations, this episode traces the business innovations, cultural shifts, and entrepreneurial gambles that turned pizza into a worldwide phenomenon. -
In episode four of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey dive into one of pizza’s greatest debates: how did America’s regional pizza styles emerge, and why do people defend them so fiercely? From wartime Chicago to the factories of Detroit, they explore the innovators who transformed pizza from an immigrant tradition into a distinctly American phenomenon.
Topics Covered:
The origins of Chicago deep dish pizza
The partnership that launched Pizzeria Uno
How deep dish challenged conventional ideas of what pizza could be
The key differences between Chicago and New York pizza
The rise of Detroit-style pizza and its automotive roots
Regional pizza identities and rivalries across America
The growth of pizza franchising and commercialization
The tension between preserving tradition and expanding access
From deep dish pioneers to Detroit innovators, this episode uncovers the personalities, business decisions, and cultural forces that helped shape America's pizza landscape, and sparked debates that are still raging today. -
In episode three of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey follow pizza across the Atlantic as it makes its way from the streets of Naples to the immigrant neighborhoods of New York City. Discover how pioneers like Gennaro Lombardi helped transform pizza from a quick street snack into a sit-down dining experience, setting the stage for America's pizza obsession.
Topics Covered:
Gennaro Lombardi and the birth of New York's early pizzerias
The surprising ingredient differences between Italy and the United States
Pizza's evolution in New Haven, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and beyond
The role of pizzerias as community gathering places
How World War II helped spark America's pizza craze
The rise of regional pizza styles across the United States
From New York storefronts to regional styles across the Americas, this episode follows the fascinating evolution of pizza as it finds new identities far from Naples. -
Join us on episode one of Eating History as we explore the fascinating origins of pizza. Hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey start at the very beginning. Discover how this beloved dish evolved from ancient flatbreads to a global icon.
Topics Covered:
The beginnings of flatbread in ancient Persia
Pizza's evolution through Roman and Middle Eastern cultures
The introduction of tomatoes to Europe and their impact
Stories of early pizza vendors in Naples
How a royal decree helped popularize pizza worldwide
Perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this episode uncovers the rich history behind every slice. -
In episode two of Eating History, hosts Adrienne Cheatham and Stephen Bailey continue the saga of Pizza’s origins. Discover the intriguing story of how pizza evolved from a simple Neapolitan street food to a symbol of Italian identity. Was it truly a royal favorite, or just a clever marketing tale?
Topics Covered:
The legendary story of Queen ’s pizza
Pizza as a symbol of Italian pride
The iconic tomato, mozzarella, and basil combo
How migration spread pizza globally
Perfect for food enthusiasts and history lovers, this episode uncovers the fascinating origins of pizza and its journey to becoming a global icon. -
Every bite has a backstory. Welcome to Eating History, the podcast that serves up the wild, scandalous, and mouth-watering tales behind the foods that changed the world.
Join Michelin-starred chef and Top Chef runner-up Adrienne Cheatham and her husband, history buff Stephen Bailey, as they pair elite culinary expertise with epic historical deep-dives.
For Season 1, we’re slicing into the ultimate global obsession: Pizza. Discover how a dirt-cheap street food from the back alleys of Naples conquered the globe, sparked endless fiery debates, and built a multi-billion-dollar empire. Along the way, you’ll cross paths with emperors, immigrants, hustlers, chefs, and royalty—the fascinating people who turned food into history.
Grab a seat at the table. New episodes drop every Wednesday!
