Frank Pinello facts for kids

Frank Pinello is an American pizza maker, also known as a "pizzaiolo." He was born on August 19, 1982. In 2010, he started his own pizza place called Best Pizza in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Frank also works as a reporter for Viceland on his TV show The Pizza Show. He often appears on Munchies too.

Early Life and Learning About Pizza

When Frank was young, he worked at a pizza place called Angelo's. This is where he first learned how to make delicious pizza. He later went to a special cooking school called The Culinary Institute of America. At first, he thought about working in fancy restaurants.

Frank's family comes from Sicily, an island in Italy. His mother's family is from Palermo, and his father's family is from Baucina.

Frank's Pizza Career

In 2010, Frank opened his own pizza shop, Best Pizza, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One of their most famous pizzas is the "white pizza," which doesn't have tomato sauce.

Frank even helped another pizza maker, Zak Fishman, in Los Angeles. He showed Zak how to make pizza dough that tasted like the famous pizzas from the East Coast.

Frank often reports on food for Vice. He has been on The Pizza Show and Munchies. He has also reported with Lucali owner, Mark Iacono.