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Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's plenty popular here in the U.S. where there are over 61,000 pizzerias, and 350 slices of pizza are consumed a second.
Just how much do you know about American pizza? Take the quiz below and find out. The first three people to correctly answer all three questions below will win a copy of Pizza by Diane Morgan and Tony Gemignani. Choose the correct answers and post your guesses in the comment section, be sure to include your email so I can contact you, if you win! Mailing address must be in the U.S or Canada. Only one entry per person so choose carefully. Good luck!
What's the most popular cheese on a pizza in Ohio?
A. Parmesan
B. Ricotta
C. Mozzarella
D. Provolone
What's the signature pizza in Boston?
A. Pepperoni
B. Clam and Garlic
C. Mozzarella and Basil
D. Lobster Marinara
Which pizzeria is the longest continuously running in one location, by the same family in the U.S.?
A. Giordano's
B. Totonno's
C. Grimaldi's
D. Lombardi's
My interview with Tony Gemignani, author, pizzeria owner and five times world pizza throwing champion is up over at Bay Area Bites today so do stop by and take a peek.
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You know what to drink with pizza, beer or wine, right? But what beer and what wine? Does it make a difference? To figure out the answer to this weighty philosophical question a group of food and wine writers descended upon Patxi's Pizza to eat and...
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Pizza Contest
Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's plenty popular here in the U.S. where there are over 61,000 pizzerias, and 350 slices of pizza are consumed a second.
Just how much do you know about American pizza? Take the quiz below and find out. The first three people to correctly answer all three questions below will win a copy of Pizza by Diane Morgan and Tony Gemignani. Choose the correct answers and post your guesses in the comment section, be sure to include your email so I can contact you, if you win! Mailing address must be in the U.S or Canada. Only one entry per person so choose carefully. Good luck!
What's the most popular cheese on a pizza in Ohio?
A. Parmesan
B. Ricotta
C. Mozzarella
D. Provolone
What's the signature pizza in Boston?
A. Pepperoni
B. Clam and Garlic
C. Mozzarella and Basil
D. Lobster Marinara
Which pizzeria is the longest continuously running in one location, by the same family in the U.S.?
A. Giordano's
B. Totonno's
C. Grimaldi's
D. Lombardi's
My interview with Tony Gemignani, author, pizzeria owner and five times world pizza throwing champion is up over at Bay Area Bites today so do stop by and take a peek.
FOOD + PIZZA
- Del Popolo Pizzeria
Del Popolo might look like a pizza truck, but according to the proprietors, it's a mobile pizzeria. At a reported $180,000 to build the thing, I think they can call it whatever they like. It's a refurbished shipping container with an actual pizza...
- Pizza Pairing
You know what to drink with pizza, beer or wine, right? But what beer and what wine? Does it make a difference? To figure out the answer to this weighty philosophical question a group of food and wine writers descended upon Patxi's Pizza to eat and...
- Pizza: Cookbook Review
The Bay Area is not really known for pizza but maybe it should be. After all we are the home of pizza throwing champion Tony Gemignani. No one is more passionate or knowledgeable about pizza than Tony. Perhaps you've seen him on TV doing tricks...
- Yahoo! Pizza, Delivered
When I first ventured into San Francisco with my friends, we always headed for North Beach. I loved hanging out in cafes and pizza places. Hearing Italian spoken there made me want to study the language and live abroad. It was only when I got back from...
- North Beach Festival
Looking for something to do today? Based on my experience yesterday, I would recommend the annual North Beach Festival. Unlike many other street fairs in San Francisco this one really has the feel of the neighborhood. The chalk painting contest on Kearny...