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In this episode of The Late Night Restaurant Show, Jay and Domenic sit down with Joe Carlucci, a pizza champion and hospitality expert who shares his incredible journey from failure to success.

Joe Carlucci is passionate about pizza. Working in the business since age 14, the Madison-area restaurateur holds two pizza-related Guinness world records. In competitions, he has multiple World Pizza Champion wins, and last month was named the Best of the Best Pizza Maker at the International Pizza Expo.

On his journey, he finally found the right work/life balance while dialing in on the formula that has established Valentina's as a role model for the next generation of pizzeria operators.

“Being across the street from the cornfield four years ago, everybody laughed at us and thought we’d be out of business in a few months, but my team and my staff have created this,” Carlucci said.

Chorizo was the last topping Joe Carlucci decided to add to “The Godfather,” a marvelous, meat-positive signature pie at his restaurant, Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar.

One of Madison's best pizza joints has, by management's own admission, outgrown its current spot and is moving to a new location. Valentina's Pizzeria announced it is moving to a location nearby.

The secret has been getting out about Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, not only as the place to go for the best pizza in Madison, Alabama, but now in the entire world.

Heads up Huntsville-area residents—we have one of the top pizza chefs in the world right here.

Valentina's Pizzeria and Wine Bar competed at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas and took home the title of "Best Traditional Pizza in the World"

Owner Joe Carlucci said he prepared for days and even booked a separate hotel room for his pizza dough.

Want to spoil your employees or surprise your guests with specialty pizzas at your next event? Consider catering with Valentina's Pizzeria and Wine Bar!

Congrats are in order for an Alabama pizza joint that ranked very highly at an international conference this week...

Joe Carlucci from Madison's own Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar made pizza that was ranked as the best in the International Pizza Challenge's Traditional Division and Southeast Region.

MADISON, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - It may not be Jersey, but Madison is making a name for itself in pizza, thanks to Joe Carlucci.

There's a brand new pizza restaurant in a part of Madison that you may not be used to venturing to but will be frequenting more often after you try some of what Joe Carlucci has to offer.

MADISON, Alabama � Valentina's Pizzeria and Wine Bar in Madison has some unusual decor: a large mural on the side of his pizza shop featuring historical figures

Joe Carlucci and daughter Valentina make a pizza at their restaurant on Huntsville Brownsferry Road.

MADISON, Alabama - Famous Joe got his nickname from Bruno, his former business partner.
He and Bruno were making pizza in Connecticut at the time, about to open a new restaurant. They were sitting in Bruno's car one day, wondering what to name their new business.

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Valentina's Pizzeria and Wine Bar's owner, Joe Carlucci, won the top prize at the World Pizza Championship in Las Vegas.
Carlucci competed for the best traditional pizza in the Southeast on August 18. The judges gave Carlucci first place, beating pizza makers from eight other states in the region.

For decades, the rural, westward drive along Huntsville Brownsferry Road from Madison to Athens has showcased little more than green fields, extensive farmland, and a few stop signs.But now, this two-lane road is home to one of North Alabama's largest, most colorful, and most detailed murals our area has ever seen, and this visual masterpiece is rapidly grabbing the attention of curious spectators from all over.

HUNTSVILLE, AL. - Joe Carlucci, who holds the Guiness record for the highest pizza tossed and is one of the top pizza chefs in the country, will appear on "The Martha Stewart Show" this morning at 9 a.m. on The Hallmark Channel.

"It was unbelievable," said Carlucci in a phone interview after the show. "It was on another level."Carlucci appeared alongside hosts Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb and guest Mario Cantone , most recognized for his role of Anthony Marantino on "Sex and the City" and guest spots on "Chappelle's Show."

Enjoy award-winning pizza at Valentina's new location

The Madison pizzeria is owned and operated by multiple award-winning chef Joe Carlucci.