A New Way To Make Grandma Style Pizza w/ Laura Meyer of Pizzeria Da Laura

In this episode, we chat with Laura Meyer, who has spent 19 years in the pizza world and now runs Pizzeria da Laura. What started as a high school part-time job has evolved into a full-blown passion for Laura, who found her calling in the restaurant world during the pandemic.

Highlights:

• Laura’s journey from high school part-time job to owning Pizzeria da Laura

• How COVID gave her the clarity to realize restaurant ownership was her calling

• The decision to add a full bar and how it’s elevated the restaurant’s atmosphere and profits

• Balancing demand and minimizing waste—lessons Laura is still learning

• Why owning a restaurant doesn't have to be a forever commitment, and how flexibility shapes her approach

• The creation of a new approach to grandma style and Laura’s personal twist on pizza

• A peek inside the kitchen: the tools and techniques that keep her business running smoothly

• How Laura offers a wide variety of options without overcomplicating the menu or operations

• The challenge of pleasing everyone while staying mindful of costs and efficiency

• Plus, here’s a little glimpse of what’s coming up next for Pizzeria Da Laura—exciting things are in the works!

Check out Pizzeria da Laura here:

https://www.pizzeriadalaura.com/

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Follow Laura Meyer here:https://www.instagram.com/eccomicupi/ 

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Topics:

Pizza de Laura

Laura Mayre pizza

Pizza restaurant growth

Restaurant ownership journey

Pizza industry experience

Expanding a pizzeria

Balancing pizza menu variety

Full bar in a pizzeria

Minimizing waste in restaurants

Pizzeria kitchen tips

Restaurant expansion plans

Small business growth in food industry

High school to restaurant owner

Creating a unique pizza menu

Simplifying restaurant operations

Pizzeria b