Meet Rafi — pizzaiolo, dough whisperer, and mastermind behind The Berkshire’s own Hilltown Hot Pies. In classic Italian pizzaiolo fashion, Rafi spins us a tale that stretches from his family’s sauce-splattered culinary history to his wanderings through U.S. and European food scenes — with an unexpected detour onto an Alaskan fishing boat. It’s all part of the winding path that eventually led to the birth of Hilltown Hot Pies. Expect carbs, chaos, sea spray, and a whole lot of heart.