Richmond pizza legend Billy Fallen is back with a new Billy Pie restaurant in Henrico’s West End. 

In this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with the longtime baker, restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Billy Bread, Aziza’s on Main, Billy Pasta and Billy Pie to talk about his decades in Richmond’s food scene, his family’s restaurant roots, and why he’s opening another pizza shop.

Fallen shares stories about:
Starting Billy Bread in Richmond in 1999 after baking in Vermont
Learning from legendary French baker Gerard Rubaud
Building Aziza’s on Main with his mother Rusty
The cult following behind Rusty’s famous cream puffs
Launching pizza concepts inside Virginia breweries
Growing Billy Pie frozen pizzas into a six-state wholesale business
Opening the newest Billy Pie location near Ridge Road Shopping Center in Richmond

The conversation also covers artisan bread baking, Neapolitan-style pizza, restaurant life, balancing business and family, Richmond restaurant culture, and the future of Billy Pie.

If you love Richmond restaurants, pizza, bread baking, local food stories, brewery culture, and behind-the-scenes conversations with chefs and restaurateurs, this episode is for you.

Richmond pizza legend Billy Fallen is back with a new Billy Pie restaurant in Henrico&rsquo;s West End. 
In this episode of Eat It, Virginia, Scott Wise and Robey Martin sit down with the longtime baker, restaurateur and entrepreneur behind Billy Bread, Aziza&rsquo;s on Main, Billy Pasta and Billy Pie to talk about his decades in Richmond&rsquo;s food scene, his family&rsquo;s restaurant roots, and why he&rsquo;s opening another pizza shop.
Fallen shares stories about:
<ul>
<li>Starting Billy Bread in Richmond in 1999 after baking in Vermont</li>
<li>Learning from legendary French baker Gerard Rubaud</li>
<li>Building Aziza&rsquo;s on Main with his mother Rusty</li>
<li>The cult following behind Rusty&rsquo;s famous cream puffs</li>
<li>Launching pizza concepts inside Virginia breweries</li>
<li>Growing Billy Pie frozen pizzas into a six-state wholesale business</li>
<li>Opening the newest Billy Pie location near Ridge Road Shopping Center in Richmond</li>
</ul>
The conversation also covers artisan bread baking, Neapolitan-style pizza, restaurant life, balancing business and family, Richmond restaurant culture, and the future of Billy Pie.
If you love Richmond restaurants, pizza, bread baking, local food stories, brewery culture, and behind-the-scenes conversations with chefs and restaurateurs, this episode is for you.

Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth. 

Eat It, Virginia! is a deep dive into the food, restaurants, and dining trends of Richmond, Virginia and spots around the Commonwealth.

Eat It, Virginia!

Eat It, Virginia is your front-row seat to the stories and people that make both Richmond and Virginia a top food destination. Hosted by Scott Wise and Robey Martin, each episode dishes on the latest restaurant openings, the hottest Virginia dining trends, and insider tips food lovers won’t find anywhere else. You’ll meet the chefs, farmers, bartenders, winemakers, and restaurant owners shaping the local culinary scene and discover where to find hidden gems, must-try dishes, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Whether you’re a Richmond local, a Virginia-wide foodie, a tourist planning your trip, or a culinary traveler, Eat It, Virginia will guide you to the best new restaurants, upcoming food events, and behind-the-scenes stories that make dining here so very special. Follow now for engaging trusted recommendations and a taste of Virginia’s best.

 

Richmond restaurants · Virginia dining · food trends · restaurant openings · foodie travel · chef interviews · local food events · wine and cocktails · farm-to-table · restaurant reviews · dining guides · hidden gems · culinary stories · food recommendations · Virginia wine · craft cocktails · fine dining · casual eats · food culture

Eat It, Virginia is your front-row seat to the stories and people that make both Richmond and Virginia a top food destination. Hosted by Scott Wise and Robey Martin, each episode dishes on the latest restaurant openings, the hottest&nbsp;Virginia dining trends, and insider tips food lovers won&rsquo;t find anywhere else. You&rsquo;ll meet the chefs, farmers, bartenders, winemakers, and restaurant owners shaping the&nbsp;local culinary scene and discover where to find hidden gems, must-try dishes, and unforgettable dining experiences.
Whether you&rsquo;re a&nbsp;Richmond local, a&nbsp;Virginia-wide foodie, a&nbsp;tourist planning your trip, or a&nbsp;culinary traveler, Eat It, Virginia will guide you to the best new restaurants, upcoming&nbsp;food events, and behind-the-scenes stories that make dining here so very special. Follow now for engaging trusted recommendations and a taste of Virginia&rsquo;s best.
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