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Ohio-based Growth’s Pizza is a counter-service idea targeted on thoughtfully made, neo-Neapolitan-inspired pizza constructed on time, method and nice components, based on Angela Campanella, director of meals and beverage. “Our dough is a three-day bulk ferment, and the whole lot we do – from fermentation to sourcing – is designed to steadiness craft, consistency and approachability in a fast-casual format,” she says.
Catch a Craft Cocktail Demo at Pizza Expo with Angela Campanella on Wednesday, March 25, at 3:15 p.m. Full schedule at pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com.
Inform us in regards to the bar program at Growth’s …
Our bar program is deliberately designed to satisfy friends the place they’re, with out requiring a standard bar setup. We provide a curated mixture of native and non-local beer, pure wine, naturally infused seltzers, non-alcoholic beer and seltzers, and a rotating lineup of craft cocktails.
At our unique location, the whole lot is totally grab-and-go – together with our bottled craft cocktails, pulled straight from the cooler – which retains service quick and approachable. At our second location, we’ve extra seating, so cocktails are batched into high-quality store-and-pour containers and served over ice, with out bartenders, bar seating or a standard bar. Every thing stays counter service, streamlined and operationally easy whereas nonetheless feeling intentional and elevated.
What are a number of of the most important tendencies in cocktails in 2026?
Basic cocktails with a recent element are actually widespread proper now, however in a extra considerate, stripped-down means. Low-ABV, balance-forward drinks are additionally on the rise. Individuals need taste, intention and drinkability – not extra.
What are the keys to creating a brand new craft cocktail?
Step one is knowing why you’re creating it. A cocktail constructed for a pizza idea like Growth’s could be very completely different from one designed for a full-service bar or a catering atmosphere. As soon as the aim is obvious, the method turns into concepting, testing, refining and testing once more. From there, documentation and scalability are important – dialing in specs, batching and guaranteeing consistency so the drink may be executed fantastically each time, not simply as soon as.
What’s your go-to cocktail and pizza pairing and why?
It actually will depend on the season, the pizza, and the temper, however I’ll virtually by no means say no to a Negroni with pizza. The bitterness, construction and steadiness minimize via richness so properly, and it’s a kind of pairings that simply works, whether or not you’re having a fast slice or settling in for an extended meal.
What are you most trying ahead to sharing at your Pizza Expo demo?
I’m most excited to indicate operators that you would be able to construct an elevated, considerate cocktail program with no conventional bar or devoted bartenders. With a number of sensible recipes and components, many pizza outlets have already got available, it’s potential so as to add actual worth, creativity and hospitality to your beverage program with out including complexity or slowing service.
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