Pizza Chef Emerges
Georgia Caporuscio, a trailblazer in the pizza industry, has made a name for herself as a skilled Neapolitan pizza maker. Born between Naples and Rome, Caporuscio is the only child of legendary pizzaiolo and restaurateur Roberto Caporuscio.
At the tender age of 22, Caporuscio made history by becoming the youngest woman ever to win the prestigious Caputo Cup Pizza Competition in Naples. Her success in the competition has been attributed to her sensitive hands, which provide her with a unique level of control over the dough – a key factor in Neapolitan pizza making.
Despite her impressive achievements, Caporuscio has faced challenges in her career due to being the only woman working alongside all men in the industry. However, she remains undeterred and is a founding member of "Women in Pizza," a movement dedicated to the stories of women in the pizza industry.
Caporuscio's passion for pizza making began unexpectedly. After coming to America following high school, she found herself working in her father's NYC establishment, Keste Pizza & Vino. It was there that she fell in love with the simplicity of the dough and the unique product it could create.
In addition to her work at Keste Pizza & Vino, Caporuscio has taken her pizza-making expertise on the road, helping restaurateurs learn the art of Neopolitan pizza making. This has earned her recognition, such as being included in Zagat's inaugural "Top 30 under 30" list in Atlanta in 2014.
Keste Pizza & Vino, located in the Financial District, features a spacious Pizza Academy where classes are held every day for professionals, hobbyists, and children, with an emphasis on Neapolitan pizza and different styles throughout Italy. Caporuscio's presence at the academy has helped inspire a new generation of pizza makers.
Caporuscio is also acutely aware of a gender-oriented bias regarding her status as an instructor and head pizza maker at Keste Fulton. She recognizes that the challenges she has faced in her career are not exclusive and aims to bring more awareness to the experiences of women in pizza making.
The cultural significance of bringing more women into pizza making is a focus of the "Women in Pizza" movement. Sophia Loren, an unofficial pizzaiola in the 1955 Italian film "L'oro di Napoli," serves as a symbol of the potential impact women can have on the pizza industry.
Andrew Cotto, a regular contributor to The New York Times and the award-winning author of three novels, has written about Caporuscio's journey and the "Women in Pizza" movement. Cotto, who resides in Brooklyn, NY, has also written for various publications, including Parade, Men's Journal, Rolling Stone, The Huffington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, Edible Jersey, Italy magazine, and Maxim.
Caporuscio's dedication to her craft, her passion for teaching, and her commitment to empowering women in the pizza industry make her a shining example of a new generation of pizza makers. Her story serves as a testament to the transformative power of pizza making and the potential for positive change in the industry.
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