Panama City Beach Pizza: Panama Pizzeria

Panama Pizzeria

Jason GaNung, Owner

Ever since Jason was a child, from the first time he could remember walking into his family's restaurant, he knew the restaurant business was the path he wanted to follow.

Jason GaNung grew up learning all aspects of his family's New York City restaurant business, which has a portfolio of some of the New York Times most award winning and iconic restaurants in New York City in the last 40 years.

Jason learned all about the restaurant business working with his family and moved on to run some of the most successful NYC restaurants and lounges.

As an accomplished professional in the hospitality industry, Jason is proficient in all front and back of house operations, as well as entertainment operations. Patrons are guaranteed to have a great time at Panama Pizzeria, their food and dining experience will be sure to far exceed their expectations.

Joe Martinez, Executive Chef

Joe Martinez has had a passion for food since childhood. His first restaurant experience was in a small place called "Capone's". He remembers being inspired by the chef and his love for food.

From Capone's he began a journey with The Hotel Hershey where he worked first as a prep cook, followed through with his apprenticeship and then on to receive his culinary degree.

Before long, Joe was managing 3 facilities within Hotel Hershey, including the banquet area, the main dining room and Touch of Vanilla, the more exquisite dining experience.

The Hotel Hershey not only taught Joe about great cuisine but during his years of dedication he also developed a skill for ice carvings where he placed in many competitions!

Joe eventually decided to move to a warmer climate and landed a chef position at the Panama City Brewery. It was then that he was able utilize his skills by creating his own specials, soups, main courses and desserts. He left the brewery when he had an opportunity to open and manage Floridelphia Cheese Steak Factory with 2 locations. When the decision was made to close Floridelphia he had an opportunity to begin a new journey with Panama Pizzeria.

As the Executive Chef for Panama Pizzeria, he is able to share many great tastes he has learned along the way as well as continue to create new and exciting dishes promising to please while continuing his passion for the culinary art. So stop in, say hello, and come meet Joe!