In a savory slice of news from Somerville, local talent Juan Gabriel Perez has kneaded his way into the upper crust of pizza chefs worldwide. At this year's Best Pizza Awards in Milan, Italy, Perez deftly tossed his reputation high into the air, landing at No. 54 on a top-100 list celebrating the globe's most skilled pizzaiolos. According to Boston.com, Perez's culinary prowess at Assembly Square's Posto is well-rounded, including not only pizza mastery but also his ability to craft classic Italian pastas and antipasti.
It seems that the world has its eyes—and taste buds—firmly on Perez, who has consistently sauced and cheesed his way onto the Best Pizza Awards list for three consecutive years, with this year marking his slice of highest recognition yet. The executive chef's popular eatery, Posto, recently settled into a new home in the bustling hub of Assembly Square after more than ten successful years in Davis Square. Their wood-fired offerings are made all the more tempting by various seasonal and classic toppings that have garnered them spots on numerous "best of" lists, including the prestigious 50 Top Pizza USA ranking, as mentioned by Boston.com.
Each year, the Best Pizza Awards gathers food journalists, gastronomy experts, restaurant industry professionals, and even some pizza chefs as voters to create it's esteemed catalog of pizza-making excellence. "As Executive Chef at Posto Boston, he's praised for his creative flair, seasonal ingredients, and dough innovation," the Best Pizza Awards elaborated, highlighting Perez's global appeal, as reflected in his following of over a million fans, in a statement picked up by WROR.
Furthering their commitment to authentic Italian pizza, Posto holds itself to high standards, adopting practices in line with the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. This meticulous attention to crafting pizza mirrors the gastronomical rigors that led to accolades not just from local foodies, but from an international community hailing from 60 countries, as noted by a WROR report.
