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Making pizza in Johannesburg means working with the city's unpredictable electricity supply and the reality that a proper oven needs stable power. Mimo's has to think practically about how to deliver hot, cooked-through pizza even when load shedding disrupts the grid — whether that's backup systems, timing adjustments, or alternative equipment. The craft of it involves understanding dough fermentation in Gauteng's summer heat, sourcing toppings that hold up in delivery, and managing a kitchen that can't always assume uninterrupted power. What looks simple from a customer's perspective requires real problem-solving behind the counter. The difference between a pizza place that just exists and one that produces consistently edible product in this city comes down to how seriously they take these operational realities.
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