Ray Santiago: Sally's Apizza Quality Control
Meet Ray Santiago, Sally's Quality Control and Head Trainer. Ray has been making pizza at Sally's in New Haven, CT since 1973, and plays a pivotal role in passing on the Sally's way to perpetuate the legacy of our founders, Sal and Flo Consiglio.
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I went to America on a holiday and took an almost 3 hour train from New York to New Haven just to visit Sally's. It was well worth it! Much love from Ireland!
Legendary story, I worked at a dominos as a dayshift manager riding the make line solo everyday 5-6 days a week for 4 years in college. No where near the experience these guys at Sally's have but I had to live by Ray's saying "making it right the first time takes less time than having to remake it." I probably prepared/cut tens of thousands of pizzas in those four years but nowhere the probably millions of pies that Ray's seen. from a past pizzaiolo to a legend still in the game my respect for Ray is over the charts. Pizza is pizza but good pizza is an entirely different story and great pizza is a master craft, thanks for everything you've done and continue to do Ray.
drove 2hrs,waited 1 hr outside,1 hour inside to get a pie....was worth it....god bless you people.
Thinking about flying from Seattle to New Haven to get a slice or ten of Sally's. God bless you Ray for keeping the passion alive.
@sallysapizza
Жыл бұрын
We’ll be waiting for you 😁👍
Thank you Ray and the rest of the staff at Sally’s. You all take good care of us. I’ll see you Friday.
love the respect he had for his old boss nothing but wonderful words
Such a heartwarming story. It really does contribute to the overall experience and quality of product and it shows! ❤🍕
From my experience Italians love Puerto Ricans. They’re 2 nationalities that you wouldn’t expect to have such incredible chemistry and similar sense of humor. That’s probably what we’re seeing here with a guy as loyal as Ray Santiago.
@cjaquilino
Ай бұрын
I’m Puerto Rican and Italian, specifically Napoletan. I make pizza. Nice to see the camaraderie between Ray, Sally, and the Consiglio family.
Ray rocks! From starting at the very bottom to making sure the legacy is continued. Priceless individual.
Drove from West Virginia to eat here. Was blessed with conversation from Ray too! I experienced this 17 years ago and yesterday I gave my wife that opportunity. Amazing as always! Thanks Sally’s and thank you Ray!
Incredible view into the back end of Sallys, never saw something like this like I have for some places like Modern - Sallys is always too busy to dine in at haha. Ray seems like an amazing pizza artist and at the end of the day is what makes New Haven pizza the best in the world! If there's one thing that makes New Haven pizza spots great it's always the experienced chefs in the kitchen. I've seen interviews with chefs from Modern, Zupps, Pepe's, and now Sally's and every single one of them seem like stand up people just out there making incredible pizza - and yes, lets hope you do go another 40 years Ray, best of luck!
@bigvito69
2 жыл бұрын
I'll give ya a view of my back end
He is so on point having worked pizza places and been involved in a family restaurant business it is hard LABOR VERY HARD LABOR. BUT SOMETHING YOU LOVE TO DO AND YOU HAVE TOO TO DOIT. Great guy great pizza. It is also very hard to maintain his up beat spirit and sense of humor.
Great mini doc!
This video deserves way more love. Amazing watch
Love his quality assurance with the clam chowder
Really amazing video and story! Can’t wait to visit
If more Men were like this at their jobs and at home, the World would be a better place.❤
Pride and passion. Well done Ray!
This is art and deserves more views
71 subs, 4.3k views.. this channel deserves more than that to be honest. love from Netherlands.
Love it! Thats dedication and passion for your craft! Im gonna be in Connecticut this summer, definitely gonna stop here.. cant wait!
it's amazing the impact One Bite Reviews has done for these places.
Awesome story! Great history!
Fantastic video, I live in CT and have yet to get myself over to Sally's. Gonna have to do it very soon after watching this video.
Fantastic video
Well done Ray!!! Pride will always win in the long run!! You are changing those boys lives!!
Sending love all the way from London 🇬🇧 big up, hope to come to states and try it myself
Wow! You can say I’m exaggerating but couple of tears came down my cheek.. the words that ray had for sally are something else. Real proof that good bosses and most importan good people live forever.. keep it up Santiago! I’m sure sally is watching all from above proud of what you have become.! Cheers from South America.. Imma be there sooner or later trying that amazing looking pizza 🍕
So cool! From port Neches tx (1.5 hours from Houston) and got the pleasure of going to this national treasure in feb 2022. Great place
I’m glad I had Sally’s back in the early 90’s. Can’t wait to try it now and see the difference
You, Sir, are a national treasure!
I would travel all the way from Greece to try Sally's Apizza! Beautiful New Haven and spectacular pizza! Dave Portnoy sent me
Dave d’Portni: a good Italian boy. Taking a trip from Philly to Bar Harbor at the end of the month. Can’t wait to stop here on the way. Looks great!
Great respect for you Mr Santiago. Keep it traditional. Old school. Teach those kids so they can inspire the next generation.
How has this not blown up yet? Nice work guys!
@Seegie16
2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? Everyone knows about sallys and new haven pizza in general. Its blown the fuck up! So much that pepes has chains in malls now, which sucks btw and cheapens it
@user-vy4xx2qp3d
9 ай бұрын
It's just pizza
Great video! Thanks man
Great story, can't wait to try it some day
It's among the three best pizza I had in my life. The other two are De Lorenzo's in Robbinsville, NJ and Angelo's Pizzeria in Philadelphia, PA. I love them all the same.
I drive sometimes 3 hours just to get this pizza at the original location. It’s worth it every single time. Very rarely do you go to a restaurant for the “experience” but Sallys is the exception. The pizza is unbelievable, the atmosphere is incredible. Sallys will forever be the best damn pizza joint in the USA. I also recommend you try their cannoli pie… it is to die for.
Ray you're the man...much respect! God bless Sally's.
What a great video .. I’m from Chicago and I’ve had a lot of pizza from different places but if I’m ever in New Haven I’m definitely going there 👍👍
@ramencurry6672
Жыл бұрын
I love Chicago hotdog
Thank you RAY!!
I’m from D.C. and we already have a trip planned to visit you all later this year!
amazing video!
Great f!@#$%g video. Sally's Apizza f!@#$%g legendary.
Dope video
Was there today. Saw Ray. Tomato pie with garlic and anchovies! Superb!
Excellent!
Yesterday, Got there when it opened... got the plain tomato pie with a Foxon Park Kola(local soda company). The sauce was natural with ample coverage... no dough peeking through it. Grated cheese at the table (the real parmesan, not the cheap powdered crap you buy by the truck load)... I was in heaven. The most basic form of Apizza you can get.
Sally's is a bucket list food for me. I live in MN and have been planning out a food tour of Rhode Island down to New Haven.
I am ashamed to admit that I have never been to Sally's, even though I live 28 miles north of New Haven! I hardly ever go anywhere in that direction, but I am definitely going to go now! I have been to Pepe's twice with two different people who were set on going there but when we stopped to ask a construction guy for directions to Pepe's, he told us that he preferred Sally's, but my friend was already set on Pepe's. My first job was making pizza and setting up a salad bar in Pennsylvania and I loved it! I am still working as a cook, but it is taking a toll on my body. I have worked in restaurants, factories, offices and nursing home kitchens and the only coworkers that I have kept in contact with are the ones from my food service jobs! There is a strong bond and it's a lot of hard work, but the people who you work with are like family and there is a connection like no other! I would love to work with Ray! We need more of the old school employees who take pride in their work!
Great video. I gotta get here.
Ray should be so proud! I want to be like Ray.
I was hoping to meet Ray today. Hopefully next time.
discovered you through Dave portnoy and his review. just need you to know that that 9.2 is about as 10 as you can get. there are a couple tens out there but often the only apprehension from Dave going higher is that he's not sure if he's setting the bar too high so that no one else can compete. you are doing a fantastic job and the public loves what you're doing. can't wait to try it someday!
@sallysapizza
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it. He revised his rankings in February 2022. We were his #1 of all time.
@rons5059
2 жыл бұрын
@@sallysapizza and deserved. Made the pilgrimage from Mich last month and it was incredible. This stupid video made me beyond hungry despite just having dinner
Excellent.
that's a work of art indeed
There is nothing better than a good Pizza joint, Hotdog joint or a BBQ joint! Madd Respect for the tradition!
I’ll make my way into Sally’s apizza one day, ❤️ from California. ✌️
Dudes a beast
If you every get an employee like Ray, never allow him to leave. Stand in the doorway if you have to. Compensate him and make him family.
God!! I live in Illinois and I need to find a way to someday try this
The best. Period.
I got a lot of respect for Ray. Earning his way. Love it. I'm on long island....im embarrassed to say I've never driven to Connecticut to grab Sally's Apizza
@xctkillaprodigyx2586
2 жыл бұрын
Come on down my friend. I'm in West haven and I enjoy Sally's once a week. You won't be disappointed
@lbcoach2295
2 жыл бұрын
@@xctkillaprodigyx2586 that good huh? I'm dying to try it
@rranni
Жыл бұрын
@@lbcoach2295 I drove from LI to New Haven today, sadly it wasn't worth it for me. The pizza was bland :( I was so disappointed. Sauce was good, it was Savory. Crust was thin and had a great char. But it had no flavor. Definitely go and try it and see for yourself though. I'll be back in New Haven to try Zup's, Frank Pepe, Bar, all the others.....
@lbcoach2295
Жыл бұрын
@@rranni no kidding that sucks. I'm in Mt. Sinai. Id have to just hop on the port jeff ferry but I'll pass nos
@rranni
Жыл бұрын
@@lbcoach2295 well everyone's tastes are different. Maybe you'd like it. My fave is Lucalis or DiFara in Brooklyn, for comparison? I still think it's worth trying it for yourself. You'd also have a chance to try all the other New Haven joints too! I'm gonna go and try Frank Pepe's next 😇
I worked For Lucas Pizza in Mcallen Texas as a kid. I made the Stromboli and calzone. Also worked for Dominoes, and Papa John's delivery. Now. 8 year pizziolo. My own recipes and place. Make it Great. And Be The Great. As you can be. 😅❤
That pizza looks so damn good!!!!
Glad i came across this Video,i fucking loved it.
yo that looks so good oh my lord
Dammit...I had to watch this video...Now I want to take a flight to New Haven...
Best pizza ever. Nothing can touch it.
The master!
I live in North Carolina but I’m fortunate to still have family in Connecticut and i make yearly trips to go fishing and eat pizza😂😂
Yeah. I will put money on Sr. Ray Santiago is Boricua. Did I win? Orgulloso - Éxito.
I'm from Massachusetts. My parents moved to Connecticut an next time I visit I'm ganna try sallys.
@sallysapizza
2 жыл бұрын
We’ll be here for you
love this video, intro of ray walking in is bad ass. What is the name of the song, its killing me.
@sallysapizza
Жыл бұрын
Every1's a Winner by Ty Segall
KING
Ray & Sallys!!!!!!!
I could of guessed that guys named before he said it. He embodies Ray Santiago.
great job great work good pizza
Get em Ray
Anyway to buy some merch? At T-shirt would be my dream I’m in Atlanta but I’m from the 203 in CT
ray, has my respect. do it right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love that they have Freddie King’s hideaway as the background music
@sallysapizza
2 жыл бұрын
Great tune
@lukecomstock144
2 жыл бұрын
@@sallysapizza Looking forward to stopping by Memorial Day weekend for my first New Haven Apizza
@sallysapizza
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing, we’ll see you then!
You don’t see pride like that these days! Apizza Craftsman!
Hey Ray thats a bad ass Salls shirt with the El Camino on it. Where can I buy one?
A most simple word for this is community, gold diamond incrusted community.
I'm coming from Australia, 2022.
people talk about sally's all the way down here in florida
Hey team, what’s the song at the end of the video? Thanks
Yep.
I'm so glad David De Portney gave it a 9.2.
Kids pay attention…this is what taking pride in what you do looks like.
Ain’t this the best bagel guy
In Connecticut we call it abeets.
@joem13yearsago73
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for telling me this
The pres is from Mass NY take notice we look out for each other
Hands down the best pizza on the planet. 🌏
Ray is🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
bro what in the Discovery channel is this? I fcks with it tho this shi go hard on god on god.
The best pizza in the world love the pizza guy running the show there Dave, Mr. President, you Donald, Trump, and Sally’s could make this country go round and round🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 We love you, Dave 9 2 incredible score that’s a 10 if you don’t know there’s never gonna be at 10 but that’s at 10❤
What’s the song at 0:27?
@sallysapizza
2 жыл бұрын
Every 1’s a Winner by Ty Segall
@prabhanshu98
2 жыл бұрын
@@sallysapizza