How a Jersey City Pizzaiolo Churns out Hundreds of Wood-Fired Pies a Night - Smoke Point

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  • Chef Dan Richer owns Razza, one of New Jersey’s best pizza restaurants. Richer makes everything from meatballs to bread to pizzas - a whopping 400 to 600 a night - in the popular restaurant's wood-fired oven.
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  • @jakobulbrich7758
    @jakobulbrich7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +811

    This is a man who takes pizza as seriously as pizza deserves. Taking care of every single step in the process in order to achieve simple results near perfection. I applaud him!

    • @kingk2405
      @kingk2405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He could be in the Chef’s table program from the BBC .

    • @trevors.5998
      @trevors.5998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/vjeEJJVFclU/w-d-xo.html 💀

    • @milanjack2461
      @milanjack2461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sounds like a knob though, makes his employees wear a facemask but he is not wearing a facemask himself.

    • @brandonpruitt823
      @brandonpruitt823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@milanjack2461 p

    • @enfantterrible4868
      @enfantterrible4868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@milanjack2461 true

  • @surprise736
    @surprise736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +971

    This guy literally did everything. From doing sour dough to making mozzarella, getting mushrooms. This guy actually knows his job

    • @YeaItsMeMatt89
      @YeaItsMeMatt89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Majority of restaurants stick to a simple recipe and never change it. This guy is constantly changing things to perfect his craft. Amazing.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s not uncommon in these of kinds restaurants. Jfc Some people get fascinated over everything.

    • @YeaItsMeMatt89
      @YeaItsMeMatt89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@cwg73160 Some people also get pissed off at everything as well. Chill out dude.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@YeaItsMeMatt89 ikr You shouldn’t get too heated. You good now?

    • @YeaItsMeMatt89
      @YeaItsMeMatt89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cwg73160 Better than most

  • @KOforLiddell
    @KOforLiddell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    I appreciate that this guy shows the objective measurements and calculations they take throughout the process to ensure consistency and quality in the pizza. A lot of times chefs just say “ we do this all by feel/instinct”, which is fine but also makes a less interesting video imo.

  • @ABCantonese
    @ABCantonese 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    This guy, that frayed, tired, yet dedicated and crazy look in his eyes, as if he's being a father for the first time. That's dedication.

  • @BackToTheCuttingBoard
    @BackToTheCuttingBoard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I wish everyone had passion like this guy towards their jobs, the world would be such a better place!

    • @seanriopel3132
      @seanriopel3132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Too bad a lot of corporate structures prevent that.

    • @seanoreilly1832
      @seanoreilly1832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I don't require people who aren't paid enough to be enthusiastic about their shitty jobs

  • @sergeantsassy
    @sergeantsassy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    He has the perfect attitude for this lifestyle and an incredible respect for the artform. There are no shortcuts to greatness in pizza making!

  • @michaelkennedy3543
    @michaelkennedy3543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this guy is a G and so humble and maticulous without sounding pretentious. respect

  • @stemmerman
    @stemmerman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I watched this video in the morning and my wife, by pure coincidence, bought me his cookbook later the same day and surprised me. The book is amazing.

  • @usamaepekonis
    @usamaepekonis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    It's always a treat to watch these videos, but it's really making me hungry watching this in the middle of the night

  • @cristiangamesgames
    @cristiangamesgames 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This deserved a 20 min video, not a 10 min one! This man takes pizza seriously

  • @reggiegabriel2545
    @reggiegabriel2545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Love watching people that have a passion for their work explain their craft. I wish I could try their pizza.

    • @pavelow235
      @pavelow235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      NYC too far away for you?

  • @robertlee4562
    @robertlee4562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Over the past 10 plus years I’ve done a hard target search for the best pizza in the NY/NJ region (plus some CT). Razza is at the very, very top of the list. I’ve eaten there at least 30 times and I’ve never had a single bite of food at Razza that wasn’t excellent. Dan Richer is the real deal and the quality he delivers is incredible.

    • @YG-kk4ey
      @YG-kk4ey ปีที่แล้ว

      How does it compared to 9th Street's Margarita pizza? (I'm still looking for some place to top that)

  • @dyoo1120
    @dyoo1120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    If you're ever in Jersey City, go to Razza's. I can't say it's the best pizza because everybody's opinions and tastes are different. But this place makes really good pizza. The fermented tomato sauce is a blend of uniquely tangy and spicy.

    • @UnclePhil1112
      @UnclePhil1112 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I live in the southern most part of this state, and I really want to take the 2.5 hour drive to try this pizza.

  • @6figureceleryjfs378
    @6figureceleryjfs378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The guy that delivered the mushrooms looks exactly like how I imagine mushroom pickers look. Great product to boot!

  • @nnamdi1292
    @nnamdi1292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This guy has a lot of passion for what he does, I respect that a lot.

  • @ryan49805
    @ryan49805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can tell by this that this dude probably has the best pizza in the US. Looks INSANELY delicious.

  • @BrianMDPhD
    @BrianMDPhD ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow I have watched a lot of these types of videos and this is the first one you could just feel how much effort and passion he puts into his craft.

  • @TedAlexandro
    @TedAlexandro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every decision is deliberate. Every ingredient is local. A true master.

  • @lhbhblvdhbsgfvbjhgsv
    @lhbhblvdhbsgfvbjhgsv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The definition of professional pizzaiolo!!!

  • @skaylesh
    @skaylesh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This guy knows his heat transfer mechanisms and the importance of thermal equilibrium in cooking.

    • @aussiehardwood6196
      @aussiehardwood6196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      WTH are you talking about?

    • @nicoperez9984
      @nicoperez9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aussiehardwood6196 😂😂😂

    • @pspfreedom
      @pspfreedom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He clearly paid attention in his physics classes 😋

    • @aussiehardwood6196
      @aussiehardwood6196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was a pizzaiolo for 4 years where I'd put 3-400 pizzas through an oven in a 3.5hr evening service. I lit the oven everyday moved the coals around the base to warm it, swept them to the side ready for service. I never worried about 'heat transfer mechanisms' nor 'thermal equilibrium'. Some like spouting big words thinking it credits them on a subject when they are often spewing rubbish.

    • @aussiehardwood6196
      @aussiehardwood6196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      66 people like his post so BS does infact baffle people.

  • @Dawn._
    @Dawn._ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He's a real artisan. I admire him deep in my heart.

  • @Bala.the.Baldie
    @Bala.the.Baldie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    At the point where he said "the way I feed my kids" that shows his dedication for the pizzaa

  • @hagodi
    @hagodi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this place! I live in Jersey City and this is the first time seeing the behind the scenes! So beautiful!

  • @ThatTattooGuyOfficial
    @ThatTattooGuyOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man I wish people were half as passionate as this guy about what they do. That pizza looked great

  • @jongriffin2125
    @jongriffin2125 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is more serious about making pizza than I was about my 2nd, 3rd and 4th marriages.

  • @emmetzhang
    @emmetzhang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    live one block away from Razza, go there every weekend, always remind me pizzas I had in Italy. this is also what I’m feeding my kids.

  • @timothyhart687
    @timothyhart687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    By far,,,,, the best pizza knowledge. I got the upmost respect for this guy. His attention to details and desire for perfection is insane. Nothing but future success.

  • @markox0505
    @markox0505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍Questo ragazzo ha imparato bene la lezione. Bravo. Greetings from Italy

  • @sootherelax2802
    @sootherelax2802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I appreciate this Chef so much. Everything’s fresh or freshly sourced. Simple food but so much thought that went into all this food.

  • @zymbotictoot
    @zymbotictoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The attention to detail is remarkable. Now I want a pizza lol.

  • @poisonmusic8354
    @poisonmusic8354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That looks so good. The amount of hard work, passion ans love that goes in that💚

  • @francismallard5892
    @francismallard5892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Cooking with fire is indeed so primal. It harkens back to our ancestors when they would track mammoths for days, risk their lives in bringing one down, use the pelts to keep their families warm, and use the meat to top artisan flatbreads with a dusting of cilantro and a nice balsamic vinaigrette.

    • @rob6850
      @rob6850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

    • @josephfranco96
      @josephfranco96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harkens

    • @pavelow235
      @pavelow235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When Men were Men....

    • @sorryi6685
      @sorryi6685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pavelow235 sad how civilization have went soy because of Agriculture

  • @kgraves69
    @kgraves69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's amazing to see the passion this guy has for his craft 🤘💕

  • @josephsaroce4991
    @josephsaroce4991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was excellent. Thanks for sharing the science behind it. Its always fascinating to those that are REALLY into pizza!
    Thanks!

  • @williamportillo8720
    @williamportillo8720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is what I called a real restaurant with the measurements and calculations what make the food perfect and great experience good job!

  • @The_MissJarvis
    @The_MissJarvis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a pizza beast! Master of the wood fire oven

  • @ShinjiTomi
    @ShinjiTomi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    those pizza came out marvelous, just impeccable

  • @anthonyd5884
    @anthonyd5884 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent piece. Thank you.

  • @kevinsapokguy
    @kevinsapokguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this man. So much passion for his craft. Hard to find nowadays.

  • @nickroberts6128
    @nickroberts6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here I am, following a recipe I found online and using store bought mozzarella and I feel like i am going above and beyond....

  • @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647
    @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve never wanted a pizza more than I do in this moment!

  • @jacobgerber6286
    @jacobgerber6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can comfortably say that Razza is the best pizza I have ever had and Dan is super cool

  • @echang9477
    @echang9477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man standard is perfection. A perfect pizza every time.

  • @Jmurthi
    @Jmurthi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Pizza looks spectacular!!!

  • @kerus567
    @kerus567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It's sad that one of the hand-made pizza shop I wanted to go was closed. The owner himself made an oven and I've never tasted a pizza from oven like this.

    • @markslongdick2489
      @markslongdick2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not to many people build pizza ovens from bricks in the US. A lost art of its own, that's the main thing I look for in theses videos. You look inside and see casted pieces like the one in this video is a clear sign it's Made in China. You just have to do your own exterior.

  • @maestropyro927
    @maestropyro927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really awesome video and thanks to chef Dan for showing us the insides to he’s restaurant. If I get the chance to eat pizza from there I definitely gonna

  • @varunmishra3496
    @varunmishra3496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Master Pizzaiolo == Pizza Scientist. mad respect for his craft and know-how!

  • @foodiemagician
    @foodiemagician 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video, great restaurant, and great chef. And now I'm hungry!

  • @kbp213
    @kbp213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn. He is serious about his craft and the results prove it.

  • @powermonkey7042
    @powermonkey7042 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just mouthwatering!

  • @SP-cp3qu
    @SP-cp3qu ปีที่แล้ว

    great chef love his passion!

  • @jessef.81
    @jessef.81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, thanks for the video!

  • @StorytimewithSai
    @StorytimewithSai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply amazing! 🍕 Wow 🥰

  • @budgetingdaddyuk6761
    @budgetingdaddyuk6761 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a work of art most definitely.

  • @cesgar7994
    @cesgar7994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure passion

  • @typical88
    @typical88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pizza looks amazing 👌🏻

  • @jamila442
    @jamila442 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how this guy explains everything. It’s very engaging.

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Somehow I thought this was just about the oven, but it was SO much more. Pizzas look great. I've helped make pizzas in 2 different friends' ovens with temps 500-800*F. Just took a minute to bake, but we used shittier ingredients both times.

  • @johnlucas8523
    @johnlucas8523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These pizza look magnificent!! Wish I could get some.

  • @markchristopher4165
    @markchristopher4165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is fantastic

  • @pavelow235
    @pavelow235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Advertising, next time I'm in NYC, I will check this place out. Thanks.

  • @felixcolon8930
    @felixcolon8930 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Chef.

  • @seanchiu386
    @seanchiu386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing passion

  • @toregister8615
    @toregister8615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I was ever on death row I would want this dude cooking my last request...a perfect pizza made in a wood-fired oven. Great video!

  • @patrykpetrowski952
    @patrykpetrowski952 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its night and I’m watching food. Again. Daaaaamn.

  • @gregthegroove
    @gregthegroove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I owned a pizzeria for 10 plus years and let me tell you, the amount of quality prep and science behind his dough is incredible and legit. I’ve seen the difference with my own eyes. And let me say this….I could bathe and just eat that Bufalo Muzarel for hourssssssssss! 😄

  • @KonCity22
    @KonCity22 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for caring so much!!! So many ppl can learn from him

  • @TheBoyaaah
    @TheBoyaaah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh wow, wasn’t shy at all at showing his meatball recipe, kudos to him

  • @shooook8374
    @shooook8374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I guess this is where my math teacher ends up after passing that master's degree

  • @olamide6712
    @olamide6712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like this guy was born to make this video

  • @smartman123
    @smartman123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is just quality 👌🏻

  • @drmqr
    @drmqr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing will definitely be visiting this place next I am in NJ

  • @dinckelman
    @dinckelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This kind of passion is why we have nice things

  • @adammanzie1677
    @adammanzie1677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a great spot, owner seems like a great guy, makes everything from scratch as well. Love the way he interacted with his suppliers, total respect

  • @abarton5346
    @abarton5346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this guy and cat wait to try his pizza! A true artists of his craft!

  • @Theonekhaled1
    @Theonekhaled1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wow!

  • @MySliceOfLife101
    @MySliceOfLife101 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mouthwatering inspiration!

  • @peaceful671
    @peaceful671 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant caring loving process,those pizzas are magnificent well done... quality always wins...

  • @Vinfratto
    @Vinfratto 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @bakerovner
    @bakerovner 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing guy! love this video

  • @kofManKan
    @kofManKan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love humans like dis! Fantastic.

  • @polygonforge3633
    @polygonforge3633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I want to work with guys like this - that are insanely perfecting their job day to day, this is an incredibly healthy version of a nut job and I love it

  • @noirnit.
    @noirnit. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:49 conduction is heat tranfer it would be like searing a steak and the internal temprature starts to rise after it was taken from the pan. radiant heat is just heat. Convection is movement of fluids from hot to cold. his description is spot on!

  • @djlexington1
    @djlexington1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! His book is amazing! NJ baby!

  • @christianf7740
    @christianf7740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looks soooo good. Pizza is the stuff of dreams

  • @kimwieslaw8339
    @kimwieslaw8339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love his passion 🇦🇺

  • @atgzheng7389
    @atgzheng7389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Btw the formula for water temperature is (75 x 4) - (room temp + flour temp + starter temp + friction factor)

    • @caesar90291
      @caesar90291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you get the friction factor? Hand kneading and kitchen aid mixer?

    • @atgzheng7389
      @atgzheng7389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@caesar90291 Hand kneading 6-8 degrees, kitchen aid mixer 22-24 degrees

    • @caesar90291
      @caesar90291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atgzheng7389 Thanks

  • @mrplummer1988
    @mrplummer1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful how scientific this is, he takes pride in his craft

  • @vasiovasio
    @vasiovasio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure Craftsmanship!

  • @planecrazyish
    @planecrazyish ปีที่แล้ว

    Spectacular 👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @alansmith888
    @alansmith888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So detailed

  • @agustinussantoso4577
    @agustinussantoso4577 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautifull and looks tasty pizza

  • @curbyourshi1056
    @curbyourshi1056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true craftsman.

  • @TheBananaMan127
    @TheBananaMan127 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That looked like the actual best pizza I’ve ever seen

  • @AsianFoodNerd
    @AsianFoodNerd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    True craftsman

  • @fern
    @fern 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That Margherita at the end looks absolutely delicious

  • @charizmaw9013
    @charizmaw9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pizza from Razza is soooo good! Even better with the house made butter on the crust.

  • @Daniel-1-1-1
    @Daniel-1-1-1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My all time favorite food

  • @Mr_Stanley888
    @Mr_Stanley888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's all about the sauce, the dough and the oven.

  • @kaylaharies2837
    @kaylaharies2837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the eats in Jersey City. I've been considering food blogging in my local neighborhood. Thank you Eater.