It’s a Pizza Party in the USA

Description

Who doesn’t like a pizza party!? It may be a classic Italian dish, but there’s no denying that pizza has rooted itself in U.S. food culture and is here to stay! Katie and Emily have been eating pizza together since their college days which means they’ve been talking about the pizzas they grew up with and other regional pizza styles for just as long. In this episode, go back to the beginning-ish of pizza to learn more about the migration of Italian style pizzas and how they have inspired the creation of the many other varieties eaten across the United States today. Round, square, thin, deep dish, hand-tossed, pan, baked, grilled, wood fired, grandma, sheet, jumbo - every type of pizza is a good type of pizza!

What are the characteristics of a Neopolitan or Sicilian style pizza?

How did Italian styles of pizza show up in the U.S. and when did they become popular?

What are some iconic U.S. regional pizza styles and what’s their origin story?

What’s your favorite type of pizza?

General Pizza Resources:

https://www.oed.com/dictionary/pizza_n?tl=true&tab=meaning_and_use

https://www.seriouseats.com/a-slice-of-heaven-a-history-of-pizza-in-america

https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/restaurants/regional-american-pizza-styles

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/101/types-of-pizza.html

Round Pizza Resources

https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-neapolitan-pizza-2708762

https://www.thespruceeats.com/what-is-new-york-style-pizza-2708764