Owner/Head Pizzaiola

GIORGIA CAPORUSCIO

DON ANTONIO NEW YORK

New York, NY

In 1990 in Terracina, Italy, Giorgia Caporuscio was born into a Neapolitan pizza-making family, following in the legendary footsteps of her father. Primed for pizza greatness, Giorgia moved to Naples where she entered into a lengthy and comprehensive training internship with some of the best and renowned Pizza-Makers.

Among her many accolades, Giorgia made pizza history when she was awarded first place in the “Classic Pizza Category” at the 12th Annual International Pizza Competition in Naples, Italy- the youngest of only two women to ever win first place in this category. Giorgia Caporuscio has proven that exceptional pizza artistry is not only in the skill, ingredients and passion; it’s also in the DNA.

• Graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2019 in Restaurant & Culinary Management
  • Ambassador of “Women in Pizza”, movement that empowers women in the pizza industry
  • Ooni-Portable Pizza Ovens-Brand Ambassador

Giorgia has been mentioned in:

• Zagat 30 under 30; Atlanta 2014
  • Guest/Host with Scott Wiener at 92Y for: Conversation about Pizza!
  • Fox5 – Pizza Class, AM New York, Mulino Caputo ‘Una Pizza per l’estate’, Repubblica.it, Pizza Today Magazine, Iitaly.org, Eater, LucianoPignataro Blog, Italy Magazine, Sole 24ore, NY Post, CBC Passion for Pizza, Pizza Therapy Las Vegas Pizza Expo, Edible Manhattan.