John McGivern steps inside the pizza kitchen at TJ’s Harbor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for this extra clip from the episode, where a wood-fired oven imported from Italy anchors the experience. The conversation begins with how pizzas are made, from homemade sauce to fast, high-heat cooking that turns out a finished pizza in just minutes. Opened in March of the previous year, the Harbor addition is described as a new chapter for the property, positioned along Lake Winnebago between Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
The clip then widens to the larger story behind TJ’s Harbor and its local impact. Team members explain how TJ Rogers, who was born and raised in the area and later worked in the tech industry, has invested back into the Oshkosh community. That includes restoring this lakeside property, supporting the Oshkosh Kids Foundation’s tiny house village, renovating the Oshkosh Country Club, expanding local lodging options, and redeveloping a downtown landmark into a boutique hotel. Together, the conversation connects food, place, and long-term commitment to Oshkosh.
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