Nearly every person could learn something from this man's mindset. "It's a good one, today". In spite of his ridiculous levels of experience, he is still committed to chasing perfection.
I also noticed and love this part! I'm an amatuer pizza maker myself- with my lowly OONI oven and there is SO many factors that u have to take into account... it's crazy
The perfect being, huh? There is no such thing as perfect in this world. That may sound cliché, but it’s the truth. The average person admires perfection and seeks to obtain it. But, what’s the point of achieving perfection? There is none. Nothing. Not a single thing. I loathe perfection! If something is perfect, then there is nothing left. There is no room for imagination. No place left for a person to gain additional knowledge or abilities. Do you know what that means? For scientists such as ourselves, perfection only brings despair. It is our job to create things more wonderful than anything before them, but never to obtain perfection. A scientist must be a person who finds ecstasy while suffering from that antimony. In short, the moment that foolishness left your mouth and reached my ears, you had already lost. Of course, that’s assuming you are a scientist.
@@kiyoponnn u missed the point my friend in ur meandering pessimistic tirade….. its not the achievement of perfection…. Its the CHASE…. The journey my friend, never the destination…. And thats whether ur a scientist or a plumber…
'This spoon was my grandmother's, every single pizza that I've made since I was 15 years old was made with this spoon.' This man's passion is second to none. I appreciate him
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday... Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
@@thomgizziz bro the point is you CAN go in any random tuesday and the mf has been making them himself everyday since opening. obviously dont belive everything you read on the internet, but it seems like you have the whole idea backwards bro
@@thomgizzizit’s not possible to fake passion like that. Just because he was at 100% for this video doesn’t mean you can expect that every day. But the reality is that he is a master of his craft and he is extremely passionate about his work.
When I hear this man, I hear the same passion as most owner of bakery I know. Always learning and improving, we called the artisan, same roots as arts but it includes a technical meaning too. I can stay all day long listening and talking with this man... Regards from France
Myself also would demolish those pizzas. Those pizzas looks amazing! I wish I wasn't gluten free, or I would sneaky eat this (And feel bad later) in a heart-beat. But this guy is so passionate and really loves being a food creator!
I love how willing he is to share some of his hard-earned secrets. He knows it's not just about having the instructions, and isn't stressed about competition using them.
@@Anthony-iq4lf nah theres millions of different ways and he perfected his technique by trial and error, not because of some magical TikTok tips he read about last night
@@goofytuna6077 Yup. Cooking has so many layers to it. Especially baking pizza which has a lot of steps on top of just it to make the dough. Even if you had him tell you the steps one by one. Replicating them consistently and with the same skill he has? He tells it himself. Even him who has been making pizzas since age 15 with an almost borderline obsession with the dough cannot replicate it 100% of the time. He just gets it as close as possible. But the failure percentage is also still very high even if all you want is to be as close to perfect as possible. Notice how he says "the Pizza today is good". Man dosent slack. He knows he has to always be on top of his game to be the best pizza maker.
Despite the sheer level of mastery this man has displayed when he said "It's a good one today" that line felt so humble and appreciative of his own craft.
He's really a master at this craft. You can see his expertise in terms of the attention to detail from the dough, to the pomodoro and even the oven. Well deserved ranking!
I'm from Naples, and usually American think that we are so jelous about our food and that we do everything better, but it is not. Seeing this guy so passionate about his work and his skills doing pizzas, make my heart warm and proud even if he isn't italian. His pizza seems so good and magical and I eat tons of pretty good neapolitan pizzas. When you showed your ingredients I made a big smile, because those are from my land and when you explained why they are so good, I smiled even more.Happy you earned the first pizzeria in the world, you deserved it.
He's not Italian but he demonstrates what being Italian is really all about. Passion! Constantly trying to find ways to improve things in and putting in time, patience and working hard in order to make the best product possible. It's not about money but becoming masters at what we do whether it be in the area of cooking, fashion, design, architecture or anything else. This guy deserves a standing ovation and credit for all his hard work. What we don't like are wannabes who take undeserved credit then turn around and spin it into a marketing tool. Many non-Italians (Americans in particular) don't understand this and take the easy route by copying/imitating us and then taking all the credit for themselves (for what usually turns out to be a second rate product). Whereas in order to reach this sort of excellence it takes time, effort, sacrifice and constant work.
@@gghstlr Being of a native of a certain country, and being of that country's heritage, are not the same thing. There are overlaps, but there are super huge differences as well. Being of Italian heritage brings him closer to Italian identity, but it is his hard work, reflection, and commitment to the craft, that sets this pizzaiolo apart. By contrast, there are PLENTY of people of Italian heritage who speak no Italian, do not understand the culture, do not adhere to the rules of Italian cooking, etc. Being of Italian heritage is a, "foot in the door," but it would be a mistake to say it's the same thing as being Italian. The same goes for every other country that has a diaspora.
I m Italian and I never seen anyone explain every single details so perfect like he did and the way he pass his passion almost make me smell the pizza and feel the warmth from the oven. Unbelievable
If you are Italian and know the craft, you should know that he is doing it wrong. Burning basel as he puts it above the cheese.. big fail. And he even puts the Pizza directly on a plate after the oven. cheers ;)
@@fredrikniemeyer on the basil you're right, but not even under the mozzarella, I think the basil goes after the pizza has exited the oven, with a round of extravirgin olive oil. that he puts the pizza directly on the plate its not a big deal, every pizzeria in naples does the same
Bro, my pizza shop is like 5 min away from his restaurant .. we have done New york style pizza tho since 1976 (my family) ... so it's much a different style... but his place is only open on Thurs, Fri, and Saturday ... he only makes a certain amount of doe and sells put like 3 hours after he opens up shop... I haven't had time to go but I'm gonna find a day soon to try this place. He seems like he makes serious doe... it's all about the doe
You can just tell someone is a true master when they are humble like this gentleman. He is not a chef...he's an artist. The way he pursues his art is like a spiritual journey. That's dedication. This video was beautiful! The part where he talks about all the changes in his life and how making dough and pizza was his constant was touching and deep. And that's no lie about San Marzano tomatoes. They're considered by many to be the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties. San Marzano tomatoes are now grown outside Italy in the US, but what first made American cooks seek out San Marzano tomatoes were cans of the official DOP San Marzano tomatoes, grown in a relatively small region between Naples and Salerno. DOP is the Italian abbreviation for Protected Designation of Origin, similar to the protected status of wines and foods like Parmigiano-Reggiano, Champagne, and Modena balsamic vinegar. Because of this designation, there's strict regulations that define them. These DOP tomatoes were famed for their balanced flavor that combines sweetness, tomatoey intensity and just the right amount of acid thanks to the volcanic soil high in potassium and phosphorous.
as an italian from the boot, i'm happy the real pizza culture is spreading around the globe, and anthony here is a real masterchef, you can see he's totally in love and sinergy with his work... OTTIMO LAVORO ANTHONY!
This was just great, "it's a good one today" makes you realize this guy is really a master of his craft, when you understand that even being the very best at something, things might not be perfect every single time, just awesome
The french baking technique mentioned at 2:18 is called Bassinage! Adding that little extra water at the end. It's either extra OR about 5% of the weighed water that's reserved to be added later.
This is one of the best produced RUclips videos I’ve seen in a while. Perfect balance of the art itself, his passion for what he does and his personality. Great job guys.
Wow, I am Italian and I have passion for making and eating pizza. This video is wonderful. He has a so big passion doing pizza that all his life pass trough this. His story, the story of his grandmother, by the spoon, all the real life of him is anyhow related to his master work. This kind of people are the ones that create real progress, doing better and better the same stuff every single day. The ones that open 15 restaurants, will never reach this kind of legend. This is real life philosophy. Thanks to share this with us.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Sorry but I don't see what Holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit has to do with this video? This is about dedication not religion.
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday... Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
I understand why it's the #1 ranked Pizza in the world. The enthusiasm and passion the chef demonstrates is incredible, he truly loves making Pizza's and even after doing it for 30+ years, he still looks forward to improving every single day. I hope I can find a passion like this someday
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday... Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
I could watch Anthony bake pizza and talk for hours I noticed the rhythm in making pizza he talks about from the start. I believe once you master a process it all becomes like a song to you and it just flows in harmony. Lovely feeling.
I keep coming back to this video. This man understands something so fundamental about life, and his passion for what he does (along with his humility) is a joy to experience.
I met Anthony almost 20 years ago when he had his place on E. 12th St. The passion you see in this video is 100% real and he is also a very sweet guy. Unfortunately, he kind of ruined pizza for me, because now I compare every pizza I eat to the pizzas I had that he made and even the best fall a bit short.
You'll just have to go back! He talks in the video about how he's constantly trying to improve, so maybe they're even better than when you had them last!
Try Domino's! I like to consider myself a pizza connoisseur and their classic hand tossed is PERFECTION! And they can make any pizza with any topping combination you want they are pizza wizards there! It may not be as good as this but it's cheaper and one on every corner and more options so it's the best option for most if they don't happen to live in NY or in Sicily!
This man isn't just a pizzabaker, he's an artist. It's pure art the way he creates the dough, handles the tomato's, handles the oven, it's incredible and requires so much skill. Hats off to you sir.
simplicity at its peak.... its amazing how simple stuff he puts but makes a gem like his sauce is just simple tomatoes to look but have complexity at the same time
I absolutely love cooks and chefs like this master that are so passionate about their craft and you can tell he has spent years perfecting his pizza. It gives me hope in an age where chains are everywhere with usually sub par food (sometimes worse), whenever I find restaurants like his I make it a point to visit as often as I can to support them, hats off to this gentlemen!
I did not know that House MD has this passion for pizza!...Seriously man, I love your passion for your work, and I actually do the same with the sauce, cutting ends off and smashing it, never knew I was following the steps of a proper professional!
Undoubtedly the best video I've seen on RUclips. This man is telling me to work, not what others tell me to or not copy others, But to do what I want, my passion.
This guy knows his stuff, one can tell. The comment about being constantly adjusting, and that one is each time more and more aware of imperfections, is how you can tell that he sees what needs to be seen. Thanks to him and Eater for sharing this.
Legendary pizza making video out there without a weak link. Right from the dough>water>ingrediants>wood>oven and hey the spoon passed on from generations speaks about how clockwork this guy is, Respect!!
I like this guy. He’s truly passionate about his craft and the fact he’s willing to share it with millions makes him a good guy! I live in the Scottish highlands and only have access to frozen pizza. I would love to visit NY to visit all these amazing eateries….maybe one day I’ll win the lottery! Until then, watching guys like this makes me happy.
Meanwhile a NewYorker must be dreaming to go the beautiful Scottish Highlands while watching a RUclips video :-) Forget about me, I come nowhere close to you two except that winning the lottery part.But I haven't bought any lottery ticket yet in my life, for the uneasy thinking that winning that money would involve sighs of so many people. I can afford to go to the mighty Himalayas though. The train ticket from my home to the nearest railway station to Darjeeling would cost me the price of that pizza :-)
@@claudioboas4404 This is a mid pizza, sorry. Napoli has the three actual best pizzas in the world. This one is not even close. But Napoli is full of pizzas better than this that nobody will ever know about because americans are huge narcissists.
Personifies the Japanese concept of こだわり (Kodawari). Open and transparent to share his trade/secrets, not overly precious about it, what a master in action. So impressive to listen to/watch.
Just for your information : He got the first spot in the top 50 best world’s pizza. There is a Naples pizzeria, that got first place as well, it’s a tie and each year they change, the top 1 can become top 8 and so on. That’s doesn’t make him less, it’s an incredible achievement and actually I think that all the pizzas in the top 50 must be absolutely and insanely delicious because they are the 50 best out of 100’s of thousands pizza places around the world ! Check if you have one of the top 50 near you, if you do , enjoy !!!
Right... you didnt think this through. Not every place is in the running and not everybody likes the same types of pizza and your pizza isnt going to have the same amount of care and time put into it as the one that got rated.
@@Ash_Wen-li You are never disappointed with any of them? Then you are never disappointed period because you have no actual sense of taste you are just into things that are deemed to be special by other people because you think that being a part of something that has a huge following and awards somehow makes you a better person. I hope you actually learn how to be a better person by not chasing what amounts to clout.
This man is the real deal. He's playing in a different league and thirsts to beat his own creations everyday. Every person out there can learn a lot of things from him. Hats Off
I was thinking this same thought. The passion is what drives “perfect” to be non existent like a road never ending. This man showed so many different aspects of life in just one interview of his craft.
This guy is an artisan what the Japanese call Takumi and Kaizen -(They are artists who hone and perfect their skills over a lifetime). A true master the Italians would be proud. Good work keep learning perfection
Yeah this video reminded me of the documentary ''Jiro Dreams of Sushi'', which I highly recommend. It's about an old Japanese michelin sushi chef, who, having perfected the art of sushi-making and about to retire, has to pass on the torch to his son.
Watching people who absolutely love what they're doing is quite satisfying. I deeply respect and appreciate this man. I wish the best for him throughout his life.
Not only does this man have incredible passion and discipline but he also has a really keen mind. You can literally tell just by the speed and confidence of his speech that he thinks before he says anything, and he's very particular about how he presents himself
I don’t know Anthony Mangieri, but I do know that he’s amazing at what he does; and that he loves what he does, too. He’s lived, he’s laughed and cried, and making dough has seen him through the best and worst of times. Bless his grandma’s spoon.
10:39 I've always been frustrated by the fact that for a perfect pie, you need that strong burst of overhead flame, but if you chase it on every pie during a busy service, you get a runaway heat problem. This is such a great tip.
As someone who went to Una many times when Anthony was in SF, I was sad to see him pack up and head back to NYC several years ago. His pizzas really are S-tier. But I’m glad he’s still at it and so passionate about it.
I met Anthony when he had first an artisanal bread shop, and then the first Una Pizza down the street from me (in NJ). Man, was I crushed when he moved to San Fran. (not to say I didn't visit him there...) I feel your pain!
I’m so happy to see that his pizzeria is economically viable. This level of perfection and dedication can often be too costly to succeed. What an artist!
Its amazing the amount of love, passion and dedication a person can put to perfect their craft, not only he is extremely passionate about his work, he actually does his work, i went twice in a week in 2019 and i was baffled, he's everything that he says and preaches he is, and so welcoming he even took us in front of the oven to take a picture, been a fan of not only of the pizzas (Truly the best in the world) but his for a long time. Everybody can learn something from this man.
I love how true chefs are artists and constantly looking for that heavenly combination that elevates what they are cooking. This man has that chef passion in pizza making! It’s inspiring to watch and listen to him.
This is beautiful, absolutely love the passion and genuine pure love and satisfaction he has for his work. Him explaining how making dough is his calling in life made me tear up.
Wow, it's inspiring to see somebody so passionate at making pizzas.. it's so important to find a craft that makes you feel like this while doing & talking about it
love the energy. i came for the pizza but im staying for the asmr. passion without being over bearing. he speaks of his ingredients like he grew them himself, so much familiarity, so much love.
I started making my own pizza from scratch because it got too expensive here (in Portland, Oregon) and it's really difficult perfecting the dough, but this has inspired me to keep trying
Yes, it is difficult. I have failed numerous times, but my Italian chef gave me some good pieces of advice and told me which flour to use. Now, it is so much fun and the kids love it. I still fail time and again.
I have been lucky enough to get a reservation at this place a couple of times and it is, hands down, the best pizza I have ever had. Their Bianca pizza is to die for😋
Like you I have such a deep passion for pizza. I studied the dough for two years before making my own brick oven and creating my pizzas. So true that each pie is a unique creation and each and every one brings so much satisfaction and fun! Great video and blessings on your endeavors...
He's the embodiment of that difference in fighters: don't fear the one that practices 3000 different kicks, fear the one that practices 1 kick 3000 times.
Bravissimo!👏👏👏 As an Italian I can say that this is what being Italian is really all about. Passion! Constantly trying to find ways to improve things in and putting in time, patience and working hard in order to make the best product possible. It's not about money but becoming masters at what we do whether it be in the area of cooking, fashion, design, architecture or anything else. You name it. This guy deserves a standing ovation and credit for all his hard work. What we don't like are wannabes who take undeserved credit then turn around and spin it into a marketing tool. Many non-Italians (Americans in particular) don't understand this and take the easy route by copying/imitating us only on a superficial level (without the years of research, passion and hard work) and then hog all the credit for themselves (for what usually turns out to be a second rate product). Whereas in order to reach this sort of excellence it takes time, effort, sacrifice and constant work. Credit where credit is due. My hat goes off to this gentleman.
The caliber of the comments over Chef Mangieri's mastery of his craft are so insightful and heartfelt. I've read quite a few of them and I couldn't help to get a bit emotional after seeing so much appreciation for his incredible work and humble demeanor. Chef, hai fatto un lavoro incredibile e vorrei ringraziarti per aver condiviso il tuo straordinario talento. Congratulazioni!
This proves no degree can match the learnings you get just from the experience. The amount of work put in over the years - from gaining knowledge to applying it and learning from mistakes is what makes him an artist at his work!
This man gets it; as a former chef and someone who's been in the restaurant business at just about every level, consistency over time is *by far* the most challenging aspect of making a world class restaurant. Like he said, anyone can make a good pizza.. but make hundreds of something every day for any extended period of time and you see where the talent and skill comes in that separates the good from the mediocre. Now that I've finished the video, I have the utmost respect for this dude. I'd love to see him actually take on being a chef in general lol, he'd kill it. This guy proves that there's so much more to food than just the sum of it's ingredients, and I feel bad for people who don't share this love for good food made with actual love.
Pray that one day your body, mind, and soul will allow you to care about something the way this man cares about pizza. I want to visit his restaurant, have an espresso with him, and just talk about life while I eat his pizza. Thank you for this video Eater. Somehow you keep raising the bar on quality food content.
I use to work with an Italian guy and his wife made the best pizza I have ever had. And they said it was made in a stone oven and cooked over lemon wood chips
I think i watched like 500 pizza making video's on YT meanwhile, but this certainly is, there is no doubt about, the best Pizza maker in the world I have seen. The passion devotion, mentality, and craftsman skills, 10/10
Experimental mindset with a penchant for centuries old cooking style leads to the best pizza - you simply can't beat the deadly combination of experience and experimental attitude - take. a bow to this gem of a human being
as an Italian who grew up in Caserta I can say that this is one of the few videos created by an American who makes pizza the way it should be. good boy. Keep it up.
Try Domino's! I like to consider myself a pizza connoisseur and their classic hand tossed is PERFECTION! And they can make any pizza with any topping combination you want they are pizza wizards there! It may not be as good as this but it's cheaper and one on every corner and more options so it's the best option for most if they don't happen to live in NY or in Sicily!
This is the best pizza making video I've ever seen. Hats off to his passion.
Yes agreed this man talking about studying bread making to morph his dough and everything amazing
Agreed. His passion is the art of pizza making, constant improving the love of pizza. He is a New Yorker!
Damn talk about pizzah loving taken to the ultimate level!!! MY RESPECTS!!
Maybe good in America but he doesnt have to try this in Italy
@@rikobellic3567 u jelly?
Nearly every person could learn something from this man's mindset. "It's a good one, today". In spite of his ridiculous levels of experience, he is still committed to chasing perfection.
I also noticed and love this part! I'm an amatuer pizza maker myself- with my lowly OONI oven and there is SO many factors that u have to take into account... it's crazy
Yes… but only from moment to moment and one day at a time… love it
The perfect being, huh? There is no such thing as perfect in this world. That may sound cliché, but it’s the truth. The average person admires perfection and seeks to obtain it. But, what’s the point of achieving perfection? There is none. Nothing. Not a single thing. I loathe perfection! If something is perfect, then there is nothing left. There is no room for imagination. No place left for a person to gain additional knowledge or abilities. Do you know what that means? For scientists such as ourselves, perfection only brings despair. It is our job to create things more wonderful than anything before them, but never to obtain perfection. A scientist must be a person who finds ecstasy while suffering from that antimony. In short, the moment that foolishness left your mouth and reached my ears, you had already lost. Of course, that’s assuming you are a scientist.
@@kiyoponnn I didn't think I would see someone quoting Bleach in the comments 🤣
@@kiyoponnn u missed the point my friend in ur meandering pessimistic tirade….. its not the achievement of perfection…. Its the CHASE…. The journey my friend, never the destination…. And thats whether ur a scientist or a plumber…
'This spoon was my grandmother's, every single pizza that I've made since I was 15 years old was made with this spoon.' This man's passion is second to none. I appreciate him
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday...
Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
@@thomgizziz bro the point is you CAN go in any random tuesday and the mf has been making them himself everyday since opening. obviously dont belive everything you read on the internet, but it seems like you have the whole idea backwards bro
@@thomgizzizit’s not possible to fake passion like that. Just because he was at 100% for this video doesn’t mean you can expect that every day. But the reality is that he is a master of his craft and he is extremely passionate about his work.
Thank you from UK 🙏
to be honest those pizzas look flavorless, bland piles of horseshit
Married,divorced,parents passed away...and this man is still running towards his passion.. this dude is a legend
When I hear this man, I hear the same passion as most owner of bakery I know. Always learning and improving, we called the artisan, same roots as arts but it includes a technical meaning too. I can stay all day long listening and talking with this man... Regards from France
He realized stopping is useless and the only thing he has is pizza
That line hit me
Myself also would demolish those pizzas. Those pizzas looks amazing! I wish I wasn't gluten free, or I would sneaky eat this (And feel bad later) in a heart-beat. But this guy is so passionate and really loves being a food creator!
Om Shanti!
I love how willing he is to share some of his hard-earned secrets. He knows it's not just about having the instructions, and isn't stressed about competition using them.
I mean, I’m sure if you look long enough you’d find all his “secrets” on RUclips or google 😂
Yep, even if you knew all the secrets, you still wouldn't be able to do it like he does. It's what separates great chefs from good ones.
@@Anthony-iq4lf nah theres millions of different ways and he perfected his technique by trial and error, not because of some magical TikTok tips he read about last night
What about yeast
@@goofytuna6077 Yup. Cooking has so many layers to it. Especially baking pizza which has a lot of steps on top of just it to make the dough.
Even if you had him tell you the steps one by one. Replicating them consistently and with the same skill he has?
He tells it himself. Even him who has been making pizzas since age 15 with an almost borderline obsession with the dough cannot replicate it 100% of the time. He just gets it as close as possible. But the failure percentage is also still very high even if all you want is to be as close to perfect as possible.
Notice how he says "the Pizza today is good". Man dosent slack. He knows he has to always be on top of his game to be the best pizza maker.
Despite the sheer level of mastery this man has displayed when he said "It's a good one today" that line felt so humble and appreciative of his own craft.
And his face when saying it. his surprise and excitement are really apparent on his face
perfectionist never say everything is perfect…
True
that was sarcasm, he is elite at what he does and obviously they're all great.
This is the man cousin was based off of in the bear
He's really a master at this craft. You can see his expertise in terms of the attention to detail from the dough, to the pomodoro and even the oven. Well deserved ranking!
අනේ පලයන් බන් යන්න! උබලගේ රට ලෝකයටම ණය වෙලා! පොල් රොටියක් පුච්චගෙන කන්නේ නැතිව මෙතන පීසා ගැන කථා කරන්න එනවා ...
@@barneycasting8331 watch your tone
@@HazerdousGamingTV තේරුනේ නැහැ
I thought this guy closed his shop? Isn’t this an old episode?
@@charlie-km1et i believe he originally started his shop in NYC, then moved to SF for a while then moved back to NYC
The passion this man has is infectious. I love making pizza from scratch. He's given me some new ideas.
He's a fraud merchant. Nothin but flop. Give him a 6.7.
@@ProjectHumanWeapon Interesting. Would you have a comparative to share? No BS, I'm truly curious.
U done sucking him or na ?
So you are going to just copy him and call it your own?
Let's hear these new ideas Micheal
I'm from Naples, and usually American think that we are so jelous about our food and that we do everything better, but it is not. Seeing this guy so passionate about his work and his skills doing pizzas, make my heart warm and proud even if he isn't italian. His pizza seems so good and magical and I eat tons of pretty good neapolitan pizzas. When you showed your ingredients I made a big smile, because those are from my land and when you explained why they are so good, I smiled even more.Happy you earned the first pizzeria in the world, you deserved it.
He's not Italian but he demonstrates what being Italian is really all about. Passion! Constantly trying to find ways to improve things in and putting in time, patience and working hard in order to make the best product possible. It's not about money but becoming masters at what we do whether it be in the area of cooking, fashion, design, architecture or anything else. This guy deserves a standing ovation and credit for all his hard work. What we don't like are wannabes who take undeserved credit then turn around and spin it into a marketing tool. Many non-Italians (Americans in particular) don't understand this and take the easy route by copying/imitating us and then taking all the credit for themselves (for what usually turns out to be a second rate product). Whereas in order to reach this sort of excellence it takes time, effort, sacrifice and constant work.
But he is of Italian heritage
@@gghstlr Being of a native of a certain country, and being of that country's heritage, are not the same thing. There are overlaps, but there are super huge differences as well. Being of Italian heritage brings him closer to Italian identity, but it is his hard work, reflection, and commitment to the craft, that sets this pizzaiolo apart. By contrast, there are PLENTY of people of Italian heritage who speak no Italian, do not understand the culture, do not adhere to the rules of Italian cooking, etc. Being of Italian heritage is a, "foot in the door," but it would be a mistake to say it's the same thing as being Italian.
The same goes for every other country that has a diaspora.
i think he said his family was from naples
He is Italian
I m Italian and I never seen anyone explain every single details so perfect like he did and the way he pass his passion almost make me smell the pizza and feel the warmth from the oven.
Unbelievable
I honestly will love before I die to try his pizza
Canning a cross a superstition is foolish, ignorant.
If you are Italian and know the craft, you should know that he is doing it wrong. Burning basel as he puts it above the cheese.. big fail. And he even puts the Pizza directly on a plate after the oven. cheers ;)
@@fredrikniemeyer on the basil you're right, but not even under the mozzarella, I think the basil goes after the pizza has exited the oven, with a round of extravirgin olive oil. that he puts the pizza directly on the plate its not a big deal, every pizzeria in naples does the same
Man, what an absolute craftsman. His passion for making pizza is unassailable. He was born to do this.
Bro, my pizza shop is like 5 min away from his restaurant .. we have done New york style pizza tho since 1976 (my family) ... so it's much a different style... but his place is only open on Thurs, Fri, and Saturday ... he only makes a certain amount of doe and sells put like 3 hours after he opens up shop... I haven't had time to go but I'm gonna find a day soon to try this place. He seems like he makes serious doe... it's all about the doe
@@anthonyfootball80 Some are chasing after the bucks, but I’m more of a doe guy as well.
You can just tell someone is a true master when they are humble like this gentleman. He is not a chef...he's an artist. The way he pursues his art is like a spiritual journey. That's dedication. This video was beautiful! The part where he talks about all the changes in his life and how making dough and pizza was his constant was touching and deep. And that's no lie about San Marzano tomatoes. They're considered by many to be the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties. San Marzano tomatoes are now grown outside Italy in the US, but what first made American cooks seek out San Marzano tomatoes were cans of the official DOP San Marzano tomatoes, grown in a relatively small region between Naples and Salerno.
DOP is the Italian abbreviation for Protected Designation of Origin, similar to the protected status of wines and foods like Parmigiano-Reggiano, Champagne, and Modena balsamic vinegar. Because of this designation, there's strict regulations that define them. These DOP tomatoes were famed for their balanced flavor that combines sweetness, tomatoey intensity and just the right amount of acid thanks to the volcanic soil high in potassium and phosphorous.
i pomodori vengono dal sud america senza di quelli voi non li avevate
If you’ve ever encountered him in person humble is not the word you’d use.
as an italian from the boot, i'm happy the real pizza culture is spreading around the globe, and anthony here is a real masterchef, you can see he's totally in love and sinergy with his work... OTTIMO LAVORO ANTHONY!
What a pizza. 2 ingredients.. LMAO
@@nerzhul2455 Napolitano has one of the least ingredients and those ingredients are matter the most.
@@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854 Tomato sauce and mozarela. Booooom
@@nerzhul2455 The cheese is the secret and sacred to Napolitanian pizza eaters and don't forget the oil, the oil is important as cheese.
@@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854 yep, exactly. A pizza can be just base, oil, tomato sauce and no cheese at all and still be a pizza.
This was just great, "it's a good one today" makes you realize this guy is really a master of his craft, when you understand that even being the very best at something, things might not be perfect every single time, just awesome
when you're at the top of your game, you're never happy with your output, you always know there's an extra 1-2% you can push for
he strives for progression not perfection
@Tech That's all your kind is capable of seeing. Quiet, boy.
The french baking technique mentioned at 2:18 is called Bassinage! Adding that little extra water at the end. It's either extra OR about 5% of the weighed water that's reserved to be added later.
This is one of the best produced RUclips videos I’ve seen in a while. Perfect balance of the art itself, his passion for what he does and his personality. Great job guys.
Wow, I am Italian and I have passion for making and eating pizza. This video is wonderful. He has a so big passion doing pizza that all his life pass trough this. His story, the story of his grandmother, by the spoon, all the real life of him is anyhow related to his master work. This kind of people are the ones that create real progress, doing better and better the same stuff every single day. The ones that open 15 restaurants, will never reach this kind of legend. This is real life philosophy. Thanks to share this with us.
yeah its not about money and fame but ppl that try do best deserve fame in every profession.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ God bless!
Mama mia I cooka da pizza
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Sorry but I don't see what Holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit has to do with this video? This is about dedication not religion.
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday...
Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
I understand why it's the #1 ranked Pizza in the world. The enthusiasm and passion the chef demonstrates is incredible, he truly loves making Pizza's and even after doing it for 30+ years, he still looks forward to improving every single day. I hope I can find a passion like this someday
Yeah and all of that has nothing to do with being in front of a camera and trying to look good. Go visit his place on a random tuesday...
Is everybody really this gullible? The saying used to be "Dont believe everything you see on TV/the internet" but now it seems like more than half the people actually do believe everything they see. smh
@@thomgizzizjust went today, it was the spoon!!!
There are millions of ppl doing that w pizza but the pizza sucks. Bad logic
@@thomgizzizelaborate please
The pureness of his expression 11:52 when he says "It's a good one today"... his love for the game really shines through.
I could watch Anthony bake pizza and talk for hours
I noticed the rhythm in making pizza he talks about from the start. I believe once you master a process it all becomes like a song to you and it just flows in harmony. Lovely feeling.
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I keep coming back to this video. This man understands something so fundamental about life, and his passion for what he does (along with his humility) is a joy to experience.
I met Anthony almost 20 years ago when he had his place on E. 12th St. The passion you see in this video is 100% real and he is also a very sweet guy. Unfortunately, he kind of ruined pizza for me, because now I compare every pizza I eat to the pizzas I had that he made and even the best fall a bit short.
That is always the risk ... I know just how you feel
@@NewyorkcitycricketYes. Now it’s on Orchard Street.
You'll just have to go back! He talks in the video about how he's constantly trying to improve, so maybe they're even better than when you had them last!
Try Domino's! I like to consider myself a pizza connoisseur and their classic hand tossed is PERFECTION! And they can make any pizza with any topping combination you want they are pizza wizards there! It may not be as good as this but it's cheaper and one on every corner and more options so it's the best option for most if they don't happen to live in NY or in Sicily!
@@v4v819 Can’t tell if this satire or not lol
This man isn't just a pizzabaker, he's an artist. It's pure art the way he creates the dough, handles the tomato's, handles the oven, it's incredible and requires so much skill. Hats off to you sir.
simplicity at its peak....
its amazing how simple stuff he puts but makes a gem
like his sauce is just simple tomatoes to look but have complexity at the same time
I absolutely love cooks and chefs like this master that are so passionate about their craft and you can tell he has spent years perfecting his pizza. It gives me hope in an age where chains are everywhere with usually sub par food (sometimes worse), whenever I find restaurants like his I make it a point to visit as often as I can to support them, hats off to this gentlemen!
Fully agree, imagine tasting this pizza :O
U done sucking him or na ?
This Man deserve every success he got.God Damn,his attention detail and dedication is remarkable
But pizza hut is still better
@@josephmccracken8286 Have you tried this man's pizza?
@@lol6434 couldn't afford probably
I did not know that House MD has this passion for pizza!...Seriously man, I love your passion for your work, and I actually do the same with the sauce, cutting ends off and smashing it, never knew I was following the steps of a proper professional!
Undoubtedly the best video I've seen on RUclips.
This man is telling me to work, not what others tell me to or not copy others, But to do what I want, my passion.
This guy knows his stuff, one can tell. The comment about being constantly adjusting, and that one is each time more and more aware of imperfections, is how you can tell that he sees what needs to be seen. Thanks to him and Eater for sharing this.
Legendary pizza making video out there without a weak link. Right from the dough>water>ingrediants>wood>oven and hey the spoon passed on from generations speaks about how clockwork this guy is, Respect!!
The energy, the passion, the commitment of this man are second to none. An artist to be aspired to by all younglings.
I dont know anything about pizza. But when he says he has found his life’s purpose, he appears genuine.
That makes me incredibly envious.
I find people like this guy so inspirational. A true artisan.
I like this guy. He’s truly passionate about his craft and the fact he’s willing to share it with millions makes him a good guy! I live in the Scottish highlands and only have access to frozen pizza. I would love to visit NY to visit all these amazing eateries….maybe one day I’ll win the lottery! Until then, watching guys like this makes me happy.
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Meanwhile a NewYorker must be dreaming to go the beautiful Scottish Highlands while watching a RUclips video :-)
Forget about me, I come nowhere close to you two except that winning the lottery part.But I haven't bought any lottery ticket yet in my life, for the uneasy thinking that winning that money would involve sighs of so many people.
I can afford to go to the mighty Himalayas though. The train ticket from my home to the nearest railway station to Darjeeling would cost me the price of that pizza :-)
bro, visit southern Italy, is cheap and very close to Scotland... we will welcome you warmly.
This is really beautifully done, and a true homage to Napoli. Grazie per aver protetto le nostre tradizioni
Have u seen a pizza like this in Napoli I dont
@@claudioboas4404 there are so many places in neaples like this, also check pepe in grani if you wnat to see pizza perfection
@@claudioboas4404 This is a mid pizza, sorry. Napoli has the three actual best pizzas in the world. This one is not even close. But Napoli is full of pizzas better than this that nobody will ever know about because americans are huge narcissists.
@@claudioboas4404 litterally every pizzeria at every street corner
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Personifies the Japanese concept of こだわり (Kodawari). Open and transparent to share his trade/secrets, not overly precious about it, what a master in action.
So impressive to listen to/watch.
Just for your information : He got the first spot in the top 50 best world’s pizza. There is a Naples pizzeria, that got first place as well, it’s a tie and each year they change, the top 1 can become top 8 and so on.
That’s doesn’t make him less, it’s an incredible achievement and actually I think that all the pizzas in the top 50 must be absolutely and insanely delicious because they are the 50 best out of 100’s of thousands pizza places around the world !
Check if you have one of the top 50 near you, if you do , enjoy !!!
Yeah whenever I travel I usually check to see if one of those top 50 or 100 pizzerias are in that city. Never disappointed
Right... you didnt think this through. Not every place is in the running and not everybody likes the same types of pizza and your pizza isnt going to have the same amount of care and time put into it as the one that got rated.
@@Ash_Wen-li You are never disappointed with any of them? Then you are never disappointed period because you have no actual sense of taste you are just into things that are deemed to be special by other people because you think that being a part of something that has a huge following and awards somehow makes you a better person. I hope you actually learn how to be a better person by not chasing what amounts to clout.
@@thomgizziz if you’re good, you’re good because you’re constant
@@thomgizzizGo be negative somewhere else, Karen.
You can never beat a person who is crazy about the work he/she does! Great video!
This man is the real deal. He's playing in a different league and thirsts to beat his own creations everyday. Every person out there can learn a lot of things from him. Hats Off
This is one of the most inspiring videos I've watched in a very long time. His passion is really something to witness.
I was thinking this same thought. The passion is what drives “perfect” to be non existent like a road never ending. This man showed so many different aspects of life in just one interview of his craft.
This guy is an artisan what the Japanese call Takumi and Kaizen -(They are artists who hone and perfect their skills over a lifetime). A true master the Italians would be proud. Good work keep learning perfection
Yeah this video reminded me of the documentary ''Jiro Dreams of Sushi'', which I highly recommend. It's about an old Japanese michelin sushi chef, who, having perfected the art of sushi-making and about to retire, has to pass on the torch to his son.
The enthusiasm, the passion. I am at a loss for word.
Eater did it again. I honestly think your videos are the only ones I watch without skipping. As always. Great presentation, super interesting guy
Goated channel tbh
I've seen a lot of pizza making videos but I've never met a guy with this kind of passion. Props to Eater for this awesome video.
Watching people who absolutely love what they're doing is quite satisfying. I deeply respect and appreciate this man. I wish the best for him throughout his life.
Not only does this man have incredible passion and discipline but he also has a really keen mind. You can literally tell just by the speed and confidence of his speech that he thinks before he says anything, and he's very particular about how he presents himself
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I don’t know Anthony Mangieri, but I do know that he’s amazing at what he does; and that he loves what he does, too. He’s lived, he’s laughed and cried, and making dough has seen him through the best and worst of times. Bless his grandma’s spoon.
i realize one thing ; the most happy people on this planet are the people doing what they love to do .
10:39 I've always been frustrated by the fact that for a perfect pie, you need that strong burst of overhead flame, but if you chase it on every pie during a busy service, you get a runaway heat problem. This is such a great tip.
As someone who went to Una many times when Anthony was in SF, I was sad to see him pack up and head back to NYC several years ago. His pizzas really are S-tier. But I’m glad he’s still at it and so passionate about it.
I met Anthony when he had first an artisanal bread shop, and then the first Una Pizza down the street from me (in NJ). Man, was I crushed when he moved to San Fran. (not to say I didn't visit him there...) I feel your pain!
man is a artist.
Love how he learnt the ancient techniques and all of that knowledge laid down and how passionately he follows them! inspiring
I’m so happy to see that his pizzeria is economically viable. This level of perfection and dedication can often be too costly to succeed. What an artist!
Wow. This guy is a master of his craft. A wizard. So inspiring. Made me cry.
His story, and his perfecting of his craft speaks volumes to how deeply he cares.
When i travel to NYC - this is at the top of my list for MUST go to.
Its amazing the amount of love, passion and dedication a person can put to perfect their craft, not only he is extremely passionate about his work, he actually does his work, i went twice in a week in 2019 and i was baffled, he's everything that he says and preaches he is, and so welcoming he even took us in front of the oven to take a picture, been a fan of not only of the pizzas (Truly the best in the world) but his for a long time. Everybody can learn something from this man.
I love how true chefs are artists and constantly looking for that heavenly combination that elevates what they are cooking. This man has that chef passion in pizza making! It’s inspiring to watch and listen to him.
This is beautiful, absolutely love the passion and genuine pure love and satisfaction he has for his work. Him explaining how making dough is his calling in life made me tear up.
Wow, it's inspiring to see somebody so passionate at making pizzas.. it's so important to find a craft that makes you feel like this while doing & talking about it
This is what PASSION looks like. Imagine doing something for 30 years everyday and still being excited for it the next day. This makes me so jealous.
Oh my god. The love of passion in this man, his dedication to improving his craft and product brings a tear to my eye.
love the energy. i came for the pizza but im staying for the asmr. passion without being over bearing. he speaks of his ingredients like he grew them himself, so much familiarity, so much love.
The way he describes everything in such detail… he loves what he is doing
I started making my own pizza from scratch because it got too expensive here (in Portland, Oregon) and it's really difficult perfecting the dough, but this has inspired me to keep trying
Fr it's +30$ for a pizza in downtown phoenix
U done sucking him or na ?
@@melvinsilva9962 You're weird.
Yes, it is difficult. I have failed numerous times, but my Italian chef gave me some good pieces of advice and told me which flour to use. Now, it is so much fun and the kids love it. I still fail time and again.
Apizza Scholls has a solid pie. I’m from the east coast, I promise it can stand up to anything from New York.
I love that people like this exist in our world.
I have been lucky enough to get a reservation at this place a couple of times and it is, hands down, the best pizza I have ever had. Their Bianca pizza is to die for😋
Chef Anthony's love for his craft and dedication is amazing and inspiring. Long may he run.
His passion and love for what he does is so inspiring.
I felt so alive watching this. It's an absolute treat to the eyes and heart.
After all these years, he is still working on perfecting his technique and recipes daily. Making changes. Wow!! That’s great passion 🧐
Like you I have such a deep passion for pizza. I studied the dough for two years before making my own brick oven and creating my pizzas. So true that each pie is a unique creation and each and every one brings so much satisfaction and fun! Great video and blessings on your endeavors...
I went there a few months back and it was the best pizza I've tasted. Thank you, Anthony!
He's the embodiment of that difference in fighters: don't fear the one that practices 3000 different kicks, fear the one that practices 1 kick 3000 times.
Sounds good if you want to suck on the same toes 3000 times. Wait. What were we talking about?
I could listen to Anthony Mangieri talk in awe about the pizza making process for another ten years.
Bravissimo!👏👏👏 As an Italian I can say that this is what being Italian is really all about. Passion! Constantly trying to find ways to improve things in and putting in time, patience and working hard in order to make the best product possible. It's not about money but becoming masters at what we do whether it be in the area of cooking, fashion, design, architecture or anything else. You name it. This guy deserves a standing ovation and credit for all his hard work. What we don't like are wannabes who take undeserved credit then turn around and spin it into a marketing tool. Many non-Italians (Americans in particular) don't understand this and take the easy route by copying/imitating us only on a superficial level (without the years of research, passion and hard work) and then hog all the credit for themselves (for what usually turns out to be a second rate product). Whereas in order to reach this sort of excellence it takes time, effort, sacrifice and constant work. Credit where credit is due. My hat goes off to this gentleman.
Well done to the production team for capturing and piecing together an emotive piece!
The dedication of this man it’s absolutely incredible he spent most of his life perfecting the thing He loves the most ,He is like a samurai
The caliber of the comments over Chef Mangieri's mastery of his craft are so insightful and heartfelt. I've read quite a few of them and I couldn't help to get a bit emotional after seeing so much appreciation for his incredible work and humble demeanor. Chef, hai fatto un lavoro incredibile e vorrei ringraziarti per aver condiviso il tuo straordinario talento. Congratulazioni!
Wow, the baker put his soul on every pizza its like a art so inspiring man
אני רוצה הפצה שלם
This is a really beautiful video. Love his passion, thank you guys for making it. He deserves all the best.
A pizza shop with a Crucifix hanging on the wall is the only pizza restaurant I will go to ever!
This proves no degree can match the learnings you get just from the experience. The amount of work put in over the years - from gaining knowledge to applying it and learning from mistakes is what makes him an artist at his work!
I can taste it through the picture. Well done Chef Anthony.
A joy to see.
This man gets it; as a former chef and someone who's been in the restaurant business at just about every level, consistency over time is *by far* the most challenging aspect of making a world class restaurant. Like he said, anyone can make a good pizza.. but make hundreds of something every day for any extended period of time and you see where the talent and skill comes in that separates the good from the mediocre.
Now that I've finished the video, I have the utmost respect for this dude. I'd love to see him actually take on being a chef in general lol, he'd kill it. This guy proves that there's so much more to food than just the sum of it's ingredients, and I feel bad for people who don't share this love for good food made with actual love.
I NEED TO TRY THIS MANS PIZZA. he just gave us a life time of knowledge in a 10 minute video.
His pizzeria is on Orchard Street right around the corner from Katz's Delicatessen!
I have so much respect for you this Chef. Dude knows exactly where every single ingredient came from, down to the soil. Good man!
Pray that one day your body, mind, and soul will allow you to care about something the way this man cares about pizza. I want to visit his restaurant, have an espresso with him, and just talk about life while I eat his pizza. Thank you for this video Eater. Somehow you keep raising the bar on quality food content.
I use to work with an Italian guy and his wife made the best pizza I have ever had. And they said it was made in a stone oven and cooked over lemon wood chips
I think this is how close genius and madness are, when you think every slight twitch you make creates magic and must be intentional. I love it
I think i watched like 500 pizza making video's on YT meanwhile, but this certainly is, there is no doubt about, the best Pizza maker in the world I have seen. The passion devotion, mentality, and craftsman skills, 10/10
"The less the things are manipulated, The better they taste" Be it food, Be it relationships.. wow man
A legend, Master Baker and an Inspiration to the world of Pizza Culinary Arts, Bravo 👏👏👏👏
I love seeing someone living their passion.
A masterclass on pizza making !
Experimental mindset with a penchant for centuries old cooking style leads to the best pizza - you simply can't beat the deadly combination of experience and experimental attitude - take. a bow to this gem of a human being
This guy is the true definition of a perfectionist. I'd love to eat at his pizzeria someday!
Just the dedication this man has for his pizza
I love how everything is from Sicily or Naples just shows how authentic and and Italian this pizza truly is
as an Italian who grew up in Caserta I can say that this is one of the few videos created by an American who makes pizza the way it should be. good boy. Keep it up.
Try Domino's! I like to consider myself a pizza connoisseur and their classic hand tossed is PERFECTION! And they can make any pizza with any topping combination you want they are pizza wizards there! It may not be as good as this but it's cheaper and one on every corner and more options so it's the best option for most if they don't happen to live in NY or in Sicily!
I just need 10% of passion that this guy has to be successful in my life about anything at all
Guy is addictive to listen to.