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Paul Giannone, professionally known as Paulie Gee,[1] is an American pizza restaurateur/entrepreneur and the owner of Paulie Gee’s pizzeria in Brooklyn, New York and Paulie Gee's Slice Shop in Brooklyn, New York and in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] Gee transitioned from corporate jobs to pizza-making and restaurant ownership.[3]

Early Life

Gee was born in the Kensington, Brooklyn, New York.[4] He is of Italian people and Jews heritage.[1][5] Gee studied photography at the School of Visual Arts[6] in New York (state)|New York but was persuaded by his parents to work in civil service.[7]

Corporate Career

Gee worked in corporate jobs and, beginning in 1980, held several positions in information technology at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, AT&T,[3] Lucent,[8] and Avaya.[5] He also pursued multi-level marketing.[9] Gee retired in 2001 yet continued working for nine years as a consultant in information technology.[5][10]

Career Transition

After retirement, Gee stated that he had been “masquerading as a computer geek for 30 years.”[8][11] and "wanted to have more out of life."[3]

Gee pursued his hobby as a home cook[12] and learned the pizza-making process. Starting in 1995, he visited Pizzeria in the New York City area and was introduced the style of pizza-making that utilizes Wood-fired oven- and Coal-fired pizza.[3][7] Gee was encouraged by various pizzerias, including Totonno's, Pizzeria Bianco, Lucali, Una Pizza Napoletana, Roberta's, Motorino, Nomad Pizza Co., Fornino, and Cane Rosso.[9][13][14]

Beginning in 2004, Gee participated on Blog written about pizza and contributed photos from pizzeria visits.[7][10] In 2007, he constructed a domed brick oven in his backyard in Warren Township, New Jersey|Warren, New Jersey.[15][16] The oven was used to make wood-fired pizza for tastings for pizza bloggers and food writers.[1][17]

In preparing to open a pizzeria, Gee found investors in friends and co-workers[5][18]and took out a second mortgage on his home.[19][20]

Pizzerias

In March 2010,[21] Paulie Gee's opened in the Greenpoint, Brooklyn|Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, New York, serving Neapolitan pizza|Neapolitan-inspired pizza made in a wood-fired oven.[22][23][24]

In August 2018, Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop was opened in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, furnished in 1960s decor.[25][26][27]

In 2016, Gee applied for a full liquor license before the opening of Paulie Gee's Slice Shop. The liquor license was opposed by some neighbors of the Noble Street location, who cited possible noise disturbance. Gee noted the concerns, and the full liquor license application was withdrawn. The application was submitted solely for beer and wine. A meeting of Noble Street neighbors was held, with Gee in attendance. A Community boards of Brooklyn|Community Board 1 meeting followed, which resulted in only beer, wine, and cider being served at Paulie Gee's Slice Shop.[28][29]

In May 2021, a second Paulie Gee's Slice Shop location was opened in New Orleans, Louisiana.[30]

Local entrepreneurs opened Paulie Gee's outposts in Chicago|Chicago, Illinois[31]; Columbus, Ohio[32]; Baltimore|Baltimore, Maryland[33]; and (formerly) Miami|Miami, Florida.[34][35]

Paulie Gee's Slice Shop outposts opened in Chicago, Illinois[36] and at Madison Square Garden in New York City.[37][38]

Television / Media Appearances

  • The TODAY Show|The Today Show (interview with Jane Pauley)[39]
  • Katie Couric (interview with Jane Pauley)
  • Travel Channel “Food Paradise"
  • Food Network “Crave"
  • The Chew
  • CBS News This Morning
  • Really Dough?
  • Second Act - Vice Media and Mailchimp Presents[40]

Personal Life

Gee is married to Mary Ann and has two sons, Michael and Derek.[41]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Heyman, Lois (February 4, 2009). "Pie in the Sky". THE CENTRAL NEW JERSEY HOME NEWS NEW BRUNSWICK. p. 23.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ "Paulie Gee's". pauliegee.com. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Toomy, Connor. "Your Life Calling With Jane Pauley - Reinvention By The Slice, Pizzeri..." AARP. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  4. ↑ Zorn, Sarah (2013). BROOKLYN CHEF'S TABLE: EXTRAORDINARY RECIPES FROM CONEY ISLAND TO BROOKLYN. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. p. 117. ISBN 9780762786350.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Genovese, Peter (2013). PIZZA CITY: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NEW YORK'S FAVORITE FOOD. Rutgers University Press. pp. 27–31. ISBN 9780813558684.
  6. ↑ "Fall/Winter 2019". Issuu. p. 16. Retrieved 2020-03-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Leider, Richard J.; Webber, Alan M. (2013). "Chapter 4 - Reflect - What's Real For You". LIFE REIMAGINED: DISCOVERING YOUR NEW LIFE POSSIBILITIES (1st ed.). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. pp. 60–62. ISBN 978-1609949327.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Politano, Teresa (May 11, 2011). "A Jersey Pizza Maestro Grows in Brooklyn". The Star Ledger. pp. 27 & 30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Paulie Gee on Belief, Baltimore, and Being Your Own Boss (Part 2) | Serious Eats". 2020-03-03. Archived from the original on 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Essick, Kristi (2011-03-21). "Second Acts". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  11. ↑ "Paulie Gee on Belief, Baltimore, and Being Your Own Boss (Part 1) | Serious Eats". 2020-03-03. Archived from the original on 2020-03-03. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  12. ↑ "Pizza Today on the Road: Paulie Gee's, Brooklyn, NY". Pizza Today. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
  13. ↑ "At Paulie Gee's, Crust Never Sleeps | The Village Voice". www.villagevoice.com. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  14. ↑ "The Legendary Paul Giannone of Paulie Gee's to Give Opening Keynote Address at Pizza & Pasta Northeast". Pizza Today. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  15. ↑ Pauley, Jane (2014). Your Life Calling - Reimagining the Rest of Your Life. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. p. 7. ISBN 9781476733760.
  16. ↑ "Making Pizza from the Backyard to Brooklyn". Warren, NJ Patch. 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  17. ↑ "An Evening with Paulie Gee, Pizza Madman". 2021-06-27. Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  18. ↑ Pauley, Jane (2014). Your Life Calling - Reimagining the Rest of Your Life. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. pp. 8–9. ISBN 9781476733760.
  19. ↑ "Young People Are Just Smarter". Psychology Today. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  20. ↑ Samuel, Lawrence R. (2017). Boomers 3.0 - Marketing to Baby Boomers in Their Third Act of Life. Praeger. p. 58. ISBN 978-1440857225.
  21. ↑ "It's Never Too Late to Make Pizza: Paulie Gee's". Food. Curated. 2010-04-26. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  22. ↑ Levitt, Jonathan (March 18, 2012). "The Arts of Crafts in Williamsburg: Authentic New York Talent in Vintage Settings". The Boston Globe. p. M6.
  23. ↑ "Paulie Gee's | New York Magazine | The Thousand Best". New York Magazine. 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  24. ↑ "Big City Dining for Under $20". Travel Channel. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  25. ↑ "Paulie Gee's Slice Shop Opens in Brooklyn". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  26. ↑ Crowley, Chris (2018-08-28). "New York's Most Interesting New Pizzeria Is a Brooklyn Slice Shop". Grub Street. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  27. ↑ Wells, Pete (2018-11-15). "Best Pizza in N.Y.C.: Try These 10 Slices". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  28. ↑ "Everyone's Fighting Over Paulie Gee's New Greenpoint Pizzeria". Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY Patch. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  29. ↑ "Paulie Gee's – Slice Shop". pauliegee.com. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  30. ↑ writer, IAN MCNULTY | Staff. "Old school Brooklyn pizzeria brings new slice shop to downtown New Orleans". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  31. ↑ Chu, Louisa. "Paulie Gee's in Chicago opens Thursday". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  32. ↑ "Acclaimed Brooklyn Pizzeria Paulie Gee's Opens In Short North | WOSU Public Media". Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  33. ↑ Loudermilk, Suzanne. "Paulie Gee's Hampden showcases passion for pizza". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  34. ↑ Fowler, Olee (2016-09-13). "Brooklyn Pizza King Paulie Gee's Brings NY Pies to Miami". Eater Miami. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  35. ↑ "Paulie Gee's | Restaurants in Miami, Miami". Time Out Miami. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  36. ↑ Kindelsperger, Nick. "Just in time for National Pizza Day: Paulie Gee's opens second location Tuesday in Wicker Park". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  37. ↑ "SVA Alumnus Paulie Gee's Slice Shop: Now at Madison Square Garden". School of Visual Arts | SVA | New York City. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  38. ↑ "Madison Square Garden Food and Drink Concessions". MSG. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  39. ↑ "On the Road Again: Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn". 2019-06-27. Archived from the original on 2019-06-27. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  40. ↑ "Vice Media, Mailchimp Partner on Original Docuseries 'Second Act' (Exclusive)". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  41. ↑ "Paulie Gee's Five Must-Eat Pizzas Across NYC". Serious Eats. Retrieved 2021-08-06.

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