In Fastest Pizza Maker, an event in which competitors race to determine who can make five pizzas in the shortest time, Giorgio Giove of Brothers Pizza in Staten Island, New York, took home first place. On the first day of competition, winners of the Largest Dough Stretch included first-time competitor Bradley Johnson (first place) of Mellow Mushroom in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jeff Hoffman (second place) of Anthony’s Pizza and Pasta in Golden, Colorado, and David Sommers (third place) of Mad Mushroom in West Lafayette, Indiana. Pizza Team coach Dave Smith II and team coordinator Holly Henning were elated to add four new members to the U.S. Pizza Team Trials and American Pizza Championship, Spring 2011, hosted by PMQ Pizza Magazine at the Wisconsin Restaurant Expo March 21-23, proved successful for pizza chefs and spinners from across the country. Neznik is now back in Minnesota (he and his wife Alissa own Tower Pizza in Staples) and is excited for the opportunity to play music with Franzen once again.Oxford, Miss. The band played clubs and festivals throughout Minnesota, gaining a large following and a reputation for performing tight-knit versions of contemporary country and classic rock tunes. Neznik and Franzen first teamed up in the early 2000s, when they performed together in October Son. He has performed and recorded as a solo artist, and with various country and gospel groups, including the legendary Statesmen Quartet and Country Music Hall of Fame’s Sonny James.

Gary Timbs will do a set, as will the duo Neznik and Franzen, with the trio performing a few songs together to close the show.Ītlanta born and Tennessee raised, Timbs’ “Southern-fried” piano playing and rich baritone voice have been nominated for both Grammy and Dove awards. STAPLES - Gary Timbs, Eric Neznik and Jason Franzen will be combining their talents at the Music in the Park series in Staples Sunday, July 24, at 7 p.m.Įxpect to hear a variety of music at the free event, including country, gospel and classic rock.

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