Everyone has their version of the best pizza. Some prefer the thin, foldable yet crispy crust typical of a NY style pizza while others crave the upside-down cheese and sauce combo of the Chicago style “deep dish” pizza. Considering the concentration of people living in NYC and Chicago and the immigrants who introduced pizza to America in the early 1900’s, it is not surprising that they developed their own methods and specialties. Outside of Italy, these two cities might be the most famous for their claim to the pizza crown, but there are several U.S. cities with a stake in the game. The east coast holds the strongest claim – regardless of the California Pizza Kitchen restaurant – with New Haven, CT., Providence, RI., Philly, PA., Boston, MA., hosting a pizza culture.
It might not be as simple as which city you want your pizza to originate, rather your focus could be on the toppings, cut (e.g. square, round, heart shaped), sauce or no sauce, gluten content, or how it is cooked. This month we are going to try all the viable options for each layer in order to understand what makes a pizza worth the calories.
Food of the Month 