60. How Husband & Wife Pizzeria Went From Brand New To “50 Top Pizza USA” In Less Than A Year (Chris Flanagan & Maya Setton)
Update: 2024-09-09
Description
In this episode of That Was Delicious, we sit down with Chris Flanagan and Maya Setton, the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind Grana, a Neapolitan pizzeria in Portland, Oregon. From humble beginnings as a pop-up to becoming one of the top pizza destinations in the U.S., Chris and Maya share their journey in the culinary world. They delve into their passion for authentic pizza-making, the challenges of running a restaurant, and the joy of turning a vision into reality. Listeners will gain insights into the art of Neapolitan pizza, building a successful business, and the power of perseverance in the food industry.
Key Takeaways
- [00:35 ] The Start of Grana: Chris and Maya began as a pop-up pizzeria, slowly building a reputation for authentic Neapolitan pizza.
- [10:00 ] Pizza Journey: Chris’s journey from a small-town upbringing in Oregon to becoming a chef, with his first job in a pizzeria, to opening Grana.
- [14:42 ] Family-Driven Business: The couple navigated the challenges of entrepreneurship while raising kids and balancing family life.
- [16:42 ] Neapolitan Pizza Secrets: Chris shares the intricate process of perfecting Neapolitan pizza dough and why temperature and timing are critical.
- [26:45 ] Las Vegas Pizza Challenge: Chris’s experience competing in the international pizza competition, placing 15th out of 100 competitors.
- [35:00 ] Vision Board Success: Maya’s story of how they made it onto the prestigious “50 Top Pizza” list and the power of manifesting their dreams.
- [42:20 ] Staffing Challenges: The importance of building a reliable team and overcoming staffing challenges in the restaurant industry.
Notable Quotes
- (12:24 ) “Every single pizza that comes out of the oven makes me happy. It’s like a growing dough that you shape, and when everything comes together just right—it’s magic.” – Chris
- (22:35 ) “We built a business during COVID, with two kids at home. It was chaotic, but we figured it out.” – Maya
- (35:05 ) “We believed in our product and knew it was good, but we just needed our big break—and it came with the ‘50 Top Pizza’ list.” – Maya
- (42:24 ) “The hardest part was staffing—finding people who believe in what you're doing and want to be a part of it.” – Maya
Resources:
- Visit the official Grana Pizzeria website
- Follow Grana Pizzeria on Instagram
- Follow Female Foodie on Instagram
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