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Risky Small Business - Part II - ZaZa... or... Trattoria Centrale

by Lauren Lippeatt | February 22nd, 2010
ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale

The first time I walked into ZaZa, I had no idea I was walking into a memorable experience.  It’s a by-the-slice pizza joint downtown and I’m quite experienced in eating pizza.  New York style, Chicago style, Frozen style, Do-It-Yourself style, Been-In-The-Fridge-Way-Too-Long style, etc.  Little did I know that Roman style had landed in downtown Birmingham and would soon teach me that I still had much to learn in the art of eating pizza. 

While planning my trek through Small Business Birmingham (see Part I) I couldn’t resist an attempt at learning more about how this specialty found a home in our quaint city.  Owners Brian Somershield and Geoff Lockert graciously granted my request to interview them and I was on my way.
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ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale
Geoff Lockert of ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale
Brian Somershield and Geoff Lockert of ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale
Knives! at ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale
ZaZa/Trattoria Centrale