Brendan Smith and Rachel Greenspan | Bettina's - Love & Pizza
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The Pizza That Brought Italy to California
Classic Episode #241
Before the awards, the long reservation lists, and the national acclaim, there was simply a dream.
In this Classic Episode, originally recorded just one year after opening Bettina Pizzeria, founders Brendan Smith and Rachel Greenspan share the remarkable story behind one of California's most beloved restaurants.
From an unexpected love story that began over a cream delivery in Brooklyn to building a mobile wood-fired pizza business before opening their Montecito restaurant, Brendan and Rachel discuss sourdough fermentation, California farmers, Italian inspiration, hospitality, and why creating community matters just as much as creating great food.
More than a conversation about pizza, this is a story about craftsmanship, partnership, and building a place people never want to leave.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Bettina Pizzeria
02:45 The Search for Santa Barbara's Best Pizza
07:00 A Love Story Begins in Brooklyn
11:20 Italy Changes Everything
14:00 Leaving Geology for Bread
19:00 Moving Across the Country
25:50 The Art of Naturally Leavened Pizza
36:45 California Farmers & Seasonal Ingredients
44:45 Giving Back Through Food
50:15 Opening Bettina: Challenges & Lessons
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