Paulie Gee | |
|---|---|
 Giannone in 2010 | |
| Occupation | Restaurateur |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Paulie 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.
Giannone was born in the Kensington section of Brooklyn. [2] He is of Italian and Jewish descent. [3]
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] |
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