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Paulie Gee
Giannone in 2010
OccupationRestaurateur
Years active2010–present
Known forPaulie Gee's

Paul Giannone, known as Paulie Gee,[1] is an American restaurateur who founded the eponymous Paulie Gee's pizzeria in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York.

Early life

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Giannone was born in the Kensington section of Brooklyn.[2] He is of Italian and Jewish descent.[3]

Career

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Prior to opening Paulie Gee's, Giannone had a career in information technology, working for various telecommunications corporations and later as a consultant. Disillusioned with his career, he built a pizza oven in his backyard and developed a following in the online pizza community.[1][4]

Giannone opened Paulie Gee's pizzeria in Greenpoint, Brooklyn in March 2010, known for its eclectic topping combinations and rustic dining experience.[2] The "Hellboy" pizza with soppressata and Mike's Hot Honey quickly became a specialty at the restaurant.[5][6]

Paulie Gee's has since opened and licensed additional locations[7][8] across the United States[9] in Columbus,[10] Baltimore,[11] Chicago,[12][13] and New Orleans.[14] The business also opened a Paulie Gee's pizza kiosk in Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.[15]

Giannone has made a variety of media and public speaking appearances since opening Paulie Gee's, often noted for his career change late in life.

Media / Public Speaking Appearances
TODAY (interview with Jane Pauley)[16]
Katie (interview with Jane Pauley)[17]
Travel Channel "Food Paradise"[18]
Food Network "Crave"[19]
The Chew[20]
Second Act - Vice Media and Mailchimp Presents[21]
Vice Video - Chef's Night Out[22]
Pizza Today[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b Levine, Andy (2020-02-03). "An Extra Cheesy Second Act: Paulie Follows A Love Affair With Pizza". Second Act Stories. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  2. ^ a b Signore, John Del (2010-03-29). "Photo Tour of Paulie Gee's Pizza in Greenpoint". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 12 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  3. ^ Heyman, Lois (February 4, 2009). "Pie in the Sky". The Central New Jersey Home News New Brunswick. p. 23.
  4. ^ Toomy, Connor (2012-03-13). "Your Life Calling With Jane Pauley - Reinvention By The Slice, Pizzeri..." AARP. Archived from the original on 2022-02-12. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  5. ^ Eater Video (2014-10-09). "Paulie Gee's Sopressata Honey Hellboy Is the Crack Pie of Pizza". Eater. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  6. ^ Zorn, Sarah (June 16, 2011). "The Hot Sweet Stuff! Get the Spicy Honey that Makes Paulie Gee's Famous". Brooklyn Paper.
  7. ^ Sutton, Ryan (2018-09-11). "Paulie Gee's Gets New York Slice Pizza Right". Eater NY. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  8. ^ Lynch, Scott (2018-08-30). "Inside Paulie Gee's Retro Slice Shop, Now Open In Greenpoint". Gothamist. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  9. ^ Canavan, Hillary Dixler (2013-12-23). "Paulie Gee's Plans Massive Multi-City Expansion". Eater. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  10. ^ Stover, Steve (2016-02-12). "Acclaimed Brooklyn Pizzeria Paulie Gee's Opens In Short North". WOSU Public Media. Archived from the original on 2022-02-13. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  11. ^ Loudermilk, Suzanne (2016-08-23). "Paulie Gee's Hampden showcases passion for pizza". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  12. ^ Chu, Louisa Kung Liu (2016-07-05). "Paulie Gee's in Chicago opens Thursday". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  13. ^ Selvam, Ashok (2021-02-23). "Find Majestic New York-Style Pizza Slices in Wicker Park From Paulie Gee's". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  14. ^ D'Addono, Beth (2021-05-24). "Paulie Gee's Crescent City Slice Shop is now open in the Warehouse District". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  15. ^ "Paulie Gee's to Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Original Greenpoint Pizzeria with Throwback Menu, Pricing and Staff". Greenpointers. March 5, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  16. ^ Sedmak, Kim (2012-03-08). "On the Road Again: Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn". AARP. Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  17. ^ ""Midlife Makeover: From Computer Geek to Pizzeria Owner"". 8 January 2014. Archived from the original on 3 August 2014.
  18. ^ "Pizza Paradise 3". Travel Channel. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  19. ^ "Pizza: The Edible Frisbee of Glee". Food Network. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  20. ^ "The Chew - Watch Full Episodes and Clips - TV.com". 2021-06-24. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  21. ^ Lopez, Matt (2019-07-22). "Vice Media, Mailchimp Partner on Original Docuseries 'Second Act' (Exclusive)". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  22. ^ "Paulie Gee's Pizza in NYC". Video. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  23. ^ "The Legendary Paul Giannone of Paulie Gee's to Give Opening Keynote Address at Pizza & Pasta Northeast". Pizza Today. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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