Pizza in the United States and Canada
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In less than a century, pizza has transitioned from exotic foreign fare to one of the cornerstones of American and Canadian informal (and, increasingly, not-so-informal) cuisine. Many regions have their own pizza traditions with toppings, shapes, and dough styles differing widely, and North American pizza can be wildly different from Italian pizza.
UnderstandDespite originating in the South of Italy, pizza is one of the most popular dishes in North America and has had a degree of cultural and societal impact that far outstrips most foods.
Regional styles
Types of pizzeriasThere are several styles of pizza restaurant, serving anything from the cheapest fare to upscale cuisine.
RestaurantsWhile large chains guarantee a consistent experience (i.e., a pizza in the Philadelphia location of their chain will be exactly the same as in their Phoenix location), they are rather divorced from local tastes, and the…
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- Photo: Minseong Kim, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons