Pizza capital of the nation? Two New Haven legends explain the magic
They are among the hardest working, longest lasting New Haven pizza makers. Pasqual DeRiso and Bill Pustari opine on what makes pizza magical.
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They are among the hardest working, longest lasting New Haven pizza makers. Pasqual DeRiso and Bill Pustari opine on what makes pizza magical.
It’s National Pizza Day! One of Connecticut’s largest pizza parties took place in New Haven, where Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) declared the Elm City the “Pizza Capital of America.”
Ernie's owner Pat DeRiso tries to get orders out for delivery while reporters hound him about National Pizza Day. (Nora Grace-Flood / NHI photo) A
The proclamation comes as the city’s pizza scene has gained national recognition in recent years.
Though some that made it towards the top of the poll are already contenders in the New Haven apizza scene — such as Zuppardi's and Roseland — a number were true hidden gems waiting to be discovered.