Making Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana Legendary New Haven-Style Pizza | Local Legends | Brad Leone

[@frankpepepizzeria]

Welcome to the family, Brad. We loved spending the day with you. Thank you for helping us tell our story.

[@adamk.7177]

It's refreshing to see a business be human. We need more of that in this world.

[@imacrashtestdumy]

Just wanna say whatever anyone says about the ovens pepes in Waterbury is still the best in town...weekly ritual at my house and I appreciate brad shouting you guys out ❤

[@DanBlabbers]

in the entire video he doesn't even take a bite of pizza?! whats the point of praising the business so much if he doesn't even eat the pizza??

[@LennieDean]

@@DanBlabbers the reputation of Frank Pepe's PIzza is pretty well known which you understandably may not have heard or read about if you're not a pizza nut like me lol, but even taking that away the heart of story here seems to be about much more than just pizza. This is a story about passion, love, respect, family, community and tradition - things that are far to rare and undervalued in America today. Who cares about one bite with an inspirational story like this! 😋😋

[@LiLGhettoSmurfOG]

Absolutely love you guys!

[@Momsgottaeat]

Been going to Pepe’s since I was a little girl with my grandparents! What an awesome episode. Thanks Brad and crew!!

[@BillyBats773]

That was beautiful. Reminds me of the old Italian neighborhood in Chicago that I grew up in called Bridgeport on the south side. This encapsulates the true Italian American hustle and work ethic, but also the caring and understanding ways of showing people respect with good product that you put out. This was so sweet.

[@davidbrodowicz6875]

Love waking up to a new Brad video. Sets the mood for the day.

[@cwg73160]

It’s weird that you let something else set the mood for your own life.

[@tank__girl6404]

@@cwg73160 it’s weird that u feel some type of way about how others live their life

[@leonstaalenhoef4838]

The voice over is giving a lot of bourdain and i love it!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Hahahahaha Brad, that pizza making part was soooo fuckin chaotic and hilarious!! Thank you for keepin shit real and not editing out stuff like that to try be perfect. I've watched so many KZbin shows, documentaries, etc about Frank Pepe's pizza and it's always worth it, it's always wholesome, you can always feel the heart, respect, tradition, etc through how they speak about him and the family and the business. Absolutely a local legend. Thanks for another amazing video 😊

[@brandon59892]

Wow I have never heard of Frank Pepe’s before this, but after seeing how they cook pizza, how well they treat their staff, and how long people work for them, makes me want to try this place today!! You know it’s a good pizza joint when they have employees working over 40 years and still don’t want to retire! Many businesses could learn a thing or 2 from Frank Pepe’s.

[@UseR459-z8x]

Pepi’s is one of the few places I’ve been to that will ruin any other that you go to trying to do the same thing. Been there many times and it is fantastic. I can’t eat pizza anywhere without comparing it to Pepi’s.

[@juggalochef2399]

Literally JUST talking about this place not 5 minutes ago, then all of a sudden hop onto YT & ya boy Leone got a whole video on this palace! NIOCE! The clams & bacon pie w/ white sauce *Chef's Kiss* excellent!

[@sleepyshaman6544]

Hey there brad, I’m a guy who likes to cook and I forgot that for a while, I’m now starting a new job as a line cook making real good pizza! I was honestly scared to get back into cooking and mostly going back because I needed the money, but recently I found your channel and your love for the craft, the ingredients, and most importantly the people that make the food has really reminded me exactly why I love this thing we call cooking! It just connects us all and I feel so grateful to have that. Thank you Brad.

[@tdombui]

no matter how many pizza videos I watch, I always learn something new about pizza in each video. I've seen lots of pizza videos. I am a lover and indulger of all kinds of food too, but man do I love pizza. I crave pizza almost every single day, which is crazy to think about.

[@THE-Ayala5090]

Dude, that was an awesome story. Made me feel proud that he and his family are part of American history.

[@n9ne]

the 1st minute of this video is hilariously well done. the cut to the podcast 10/10

[@kellyhoughting9807]

Never miss a Local Legends episode, what a treat every time!

[@Naturalist1990]

You got a beautiful thing here Brad and team. I was just in the northeast from the Midwest and this made me regret not finding a frank pepe’s to stop by at. Any time I travel somewhere I’m going to be checking out local legends to see if you made a video with someone in the area of my destination

[@johnnygotti4369]

As a local I’m a few minutes down the street so much good new haven style pizza

[@bigleagues]

Pepe's, Sally's, and Modern raised the bar over generations for all apizza in Connecticut. So much so, having a bad pie is a choice because you almost have to go looking for it. CT really is a mecca for great Italian!

[@kmayeski3]

ERMERGER!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the little peak behind the editing screen 😍 thanks for sharing!

[@Lucascendancy]

There's enough to go around! ♥

[@nilsmeister]

the panicked name hail mary "Where am I putting it John?!" *Chris 😂😂

[@andrehall23]

Brad , you are a freaking SPONGE and not afraid to be that SPONGE!! SUCH A GOOD EPISODE!!!

[@DylanBrown_____]

Frank Pepe's is my favorite pizza. Such a pleasant surprise to have them on the channel!!!

[@paulsantandrea8]

Hey Brad, thank you for capturing my Silver Saturn in your intro (2:30 mark) before I got ride of it. Loved that hunk of Junk. Hope you enjoyed my favorite street. Wooster street ❤.

[@ADseesU]

What a family. Many companies could learn a thing or two about how to treat and appreciate their employees the way Pepe’s does. Te Salud!

[@baitcarp]

incredible story.. thanks brad and the crew for all u do

[@joruckus]

My favorite episode to date! Thanks, Brad.

[@georgefisher9865]

Love the grand daughter's personality

[@GreenWitch1]

I teared up when she did. Amazing people!!!

[@LennieDean]

Haha - I was coming here to post the same thing! 😁😁 I was already close after hearing what a great man and family it was but that was the tipping point! 😊😊

[@pixie9499]

My partner is a New Haven native & also happens to be a HUGE fan of this channel. this will be like a lil gift when he gets home from work. thank you sm, Brad! 🫶🏻❤️

[@chezaraeyothers5164]

I was traveling through from RI to PA and decided to stop at Frank Pepe's because who doesn't like pizza...and let me say hands down this was the best I ever had. That's also considering I went on a pizza tour through NYC, the New Haven style is my personal favorite with Pepe's being king

[@jessicamasterson4394]

WOW! What a fantastic story and video you all made! What joy and respect they all have for carrying on the name. And you are so hilarious! Just came across you while diving into the pizza business. Thank you!

[@TheBryce457]

WOW!! Franks uses the coal from my hometown of Mahanoy city, PA AMAZING!!

[@carlosr5918.]

I'm lucky enough to work in New Haven and live in Fairfield County. This pizza is unlike any other. People will always talk but I feel once they taste it, they will know! That dough is special. I heard one time it's something with our tap water too. May be rumors or not even a thing but I'm not an expert!

[@ctguitarguy8510]

I hear the chain locations in the state are not as good though, and just as expensive.

[@carlosr5918.]

@@ctguitarguy8510 I can’t say for all of them but New Haven and Fairfield are the only 2 and Fairfield is pretty close. I feel it had to be that original oven as well!!

[@ctguitarguy8510]

@carlosr5918. I'm in Manchester but others have said it isn't anything special.

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

Definitely not the tap water, it's about the technique. I'm the dough specialist for a pizza place (One Bite Challenge score: 8.7) and was just up in New York at the festival last month as one of the restaurants selected the to participate in the festival. We are located 1300mi from NYC and we're in the top 25 Dave has reviewed around the world.

[@carlosr5918.]

@@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag ok why not name the place though lol

[@alixpress00]

That transition from narration to Skype call was awesome 👏

[@virginiaf.5764]

One of the few things I miss when I left the CT shoreline for Colorado: New Haven pizza, especially white clam pizza, and all the clam shacks along Rt. 1. Oh, and Louie's Lunch for hamburger fun once in a while. After watching the whole thing, I'm a little surprised the "rivalry" between Pepe's and Sally's Apizza wasn't mentioned.

[@josephforsyth7874]

Brad being so proud of his Pie and trying to wield that peel is awesome,

[@edjack1993]

This was great buddy! Thanks. I’m obsessed with (good and great) pizza. So I ❤ videos like this.

[@nicholascoleman1131]

I lived on Wooster just a few doors down from Pepe’s for a few years. This brought back all sorts of love that was somewhere deep inside. Nothing like calling in an order on a cold winter evening, walking down a few mins later, passing the long lines, and walking straight to the back counter to grab my fresh mozz pie!

[@GrahamCrannell]

this vid is super well edited/produced

[@gnawbabygnaw]

I recognize Brad from the kitchen with Carla making Banana Bread and other Stuffs. 🤙🤙

[@rustyschackleford5800]

That was the funniest pizza making scene I've ever seen.

[@PabloEdvardo]

4:00 stuff like the wood boxes is exactly why you find most artisan stuff in europe and japan where they can actually use traditional methods

[@LexiD267]

I love local legends!! Such a good series

[@bigleagues]

Became a fan of Brad's about 6 years ago. Seeing him visit and honor a culinary institution from my childhood gives me all the nostalgia feels! Now do Libby's Bakery!

[@miseentrope]

Tears. Just beautiful.

[@ckaz007]

Great pizza. It's a must visit whenever I go to the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut.

[@jonathansmith283]

New Haven - Sallys's , Pepe's - Modern - all pizza heaven . JENNIFER , such a great lady . good video ~ JDS/CT

[@bshort1974]

I went to the Frank Pepe's in Newton Massachusetts for the first time last night because of this video and it was great! Thank you for letting us know about this amazing place!

[@robostyle9773]

Love this. Brad don't ever change

[@Enhydra_l]

We recently moved to New Haven and I was excited to try some of the pizza here. Frank Pepe’s is nice and close to us so we tried it and it is truly great pizza! Our go to spot now.

[@ZiggyZoggy]

Love the video and Frank Pepe’s! Would love to have seen them eat that pizza though.

[@cream_on_me]

Any day with a Brad Leone upload is a good day, but when it's about your favorite hometown pizza spot it hits a little different. Thanks for the amazing video brad!

[@LennieDean]

Wow, this video was about so much more than pizza Brad - job well done, thanks man! I'm not cryin you're cryin! 😂😂

[@DarkKnightCap]

Brad is my spirit animal.

[@rinrat6754]

Wow, what a story. So kind.

[@joanneganon7157]

Excellent 🎉. Real history ! Thanks 🍁🎃. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@jamesoshea4272]

Nice work! Great segment

[@mariomaro7]

Man the way the production is on these, it's like you already got an HBO budget!

[@tejida815]

Good job Brad and team.

[@Kogemate]

17:13 You made a pizza like in Antico Forno Roscioli in Roma!

[@rhyboy1]

bards just adding places to my list of must visits.

[@keithiekins]

God, hometown pizza being highlighted... feeling hungry!

[@Paul-yw7bf]

Pepe's!! Love it there!

[@danielaluchau4537]

Beauuuuuuttttiiiiifffffulllllll vídeo

[@victormedici3019]

Great job Brad new follower,!

[@BetMadBread]

Love it! Great vid. 👌

[@randallkeller6146]

Would watch a HBO show with Brad, make it happen Zas!

[@rainking63]

When it comes to pizza you like what you like. But New Haven apizza will never let you down.

[@Houseboy23]

that intro is a masterpiece

[@jaykay6387]

You made that pie in the mighty "Spot", which was actually the original building. Over the years, it became the place where people went that didn't want to wait 90 minutes in line at what is now their main location. Many people swore, me included, that the spot wasn't quite "the same" as Pepe's. That being said, it was better than any other pizza place, except Sally's!

[@chadheydt8221]

Thanks again Brad you rock I love your videos my fellow deadhead❤

[@bryantpartazana6356]

I’ve had pizza in South Africa, not sure about Johannesburg specifically, but cape town pizza is really good

[@coljar100]

beautiful family

[@macymckeon1849]

Pizza boy!! Absolutely loveliness.. when she expressed Brad's handsomeness, I blushed too. Hobbs, you’re so cute man!!

[@randybyname1529]

Great story. Great Vlog! HOG 4Life!

[@GeoffBosco]

When I was at Pepe's last there were a lot of oblong pizzas coming including ours. Nothing like Brad's, but he aint lying that they're not always perfectly round.

[@benporter2059]

Thank you for pronouncing Pepe correctly. Whenever I hear “Pehpay” it’s like stroking a cat in the wrong direction

[@PhillipStratton]

I need to make the time to take the 1 hour drive to the FP's in my state!

[@schizotypeseraph]

RIP Gary Bimonte

[@trevors7646]

Chris is Turtle from Entourage in looks and has that kind loving personality too haha. Pepe's is the best, live in CT and this is the best pizza, add from fresh garlic to their apizza and you'll thank me. God I love this state

[@Aleph-Noll]

very good eats vibe for the intro

[@jeffreycurtisjr9195]

My favorite pizza of the New Haven Apizza

[@shayne6694]

My favorite pizza

[@Josedemag]

Jo'burg local here. Oh, we gotta da pizza. You should come visit. You'll be blown away by the foods South Africa has to offer.

[@jesseshort8]

I just about had a panic attack watching Brad make that pie.🤪😂

[@andrewstacey4868]

Clam pie is where is at!!!!

[@CrystalLakeEast]

You can't have new haven pizza without Pennsylvania coal baby!

[@kylelaxton7457]

As a South African who lives in Johannesburg I can confirm we do have pizza haha😂

[@DishBestServed]

Perfect video.

[@mariefusaro301]

so happy rn.

[@Despite37]

another banger bradley

[@_theoriginalb4handles_Genflag]

Any idea what the hydration was on that dough? Trying to figure out if its an extra wet dough or if it was a little over proofed that day. Or maybe they build and portion same day, then let it rest in the boxes over night? Just seemed extra relaxed and a little difficult to work.

[@WhiteRussianDolls]

Grazie Mille

[@Mind_Idiot]

BRAD LION!

[@jeboccuzzi10]

Just got back from Italy. 🇮🇹 The Frank Pepe pizza today is really a Roma style pizza.

[@sandienesta1467]

A plus bravo

[@darcyunderscorejohn]

Brad when's the next Delaney taste off at a local hidden spot!

[@Molejules]

Sally's and Modern might be great competition, but Frank Pepe's is no doubt first! Definitely crawl all three if your in the Elm City, though, they're all great.

[@punkdigerati]

That peel is gigantic.

[@ryanj610]

Oh yeah. Oh YEAH.

[@scottnickerson7876]

Jersey to Japan! C'mon man. It was right there

[@BCHonea]

Juan Wick on the wood box 😂😂😂😂