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!
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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 business challenges
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