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In its original form, a pizza (pronounced "pee-tza") is an oven-baked, flat, usually circular bread covered with tomato sauce and cheese with optional toppings. The cheese is usually mozzarella (the traditional Italian pizza uses buffalo mozzarella or, according to Naples' tradition, fior di latte cheese) or sometimes a mixture of several cheeses such as parmesan, romano and ricotta. Various other toppings may be added, most typically:
- herbs and seasonings such as basil, oregano, and garlic
- vegetables such as bell peppers, asparagus, eggplant, broccoli, spinach, olives, onions, and artichokes
- meat or fish products such as sausage, (especially pepperoni or salami), ham, bacon, ground beef, anchovies, chicken, and shrimp
- Other common toppings include mushrooms and pineapple.
The crust is traditionally plain, but may also be seasoned with butter, garlic, or herbs, or stuffed with cheese. In some pizza recipes (termed "white pizza") the tomato sauce is omitted, or replaced with another sauce (usually garlic butter but can be sauces made with spinach or onions). Pizza is normally eaten hot (typically at lunch or dinner), but leftovers are often eaten for breakfast or snacks cold.
The etymology of the word pizza is disputed. The form pizza first appears in Naples in the 16th century. Piza or pissa is late Vulgar Latin (9th century) flat bread, and apparently came to mean a flat bread with a cheese topping by the 14th century in some Italian dialects.Oxford English Dictionary Online Pizzo, which means point in Italian, may have been an influence.Dizionario Etimologico, RusconiLibri, Prima Edizione, 2003, Italian language. Many languages around the Mediterranean have similar words meaning flat bread or unleavened bread, see pita.
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http://twitpic.com/wy5u3 - Rose and Joe's Pizza in Astoria, NY. Blog post coming soon
Delicatesseny (Stephanie) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:30 -0000
http://twitpic.com/wy5u3 - Rose and Joe's Pizza in Astoria, NY. Blog post coming soon
The hospital pizza is not too bad.
shonki (Shondi Nickell) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:27 -0000
The hospital pizza is not too bad.
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AARONCARTER7 (Aaron Carter) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:24 -0000
Hey everyone!! I am here at SLICE!! Come see me while um still here address is in my other tweets see ya soon! Best pizza ever!!!! :)
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Ramon_DeLeon (Ramon De Leon) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:23 -0000
@darceywestcott Thanks for the RT about my Passion for the Pizza Biz...I really appreciate it :)
@_grachet Depende. Pizza de que?
rodrigocatarino (Rodrigo F. Catarino) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:13 -0000
@_grachet Depende. Pizza de que?
'Sex is kind of like pizza. Even when it's cold and clumsy, it'll always be good'
NatyCat (Natalie Zeledon) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:57:09 -0000
'Sex is kind of like pizza. Even when it's cold and clumsy, it'll always be good'
Pasta Emporium - US chain.
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241 Pizza - Canada. Franchising information, current specials, and pricing and locations for delivery and carry-out.
Meta Description: [ 241 Pizza. Find great meal deals for the family including fresh pizza and wing specials for quick delivery or pickup in your area. ]
Apache Pizza - Ireland chain. Includes menu and location guide.
Meta Description: [ Irish Pizza Restaurants, providers of delicious Pizza. Delivery, Takeout, Eat in or Ahatche ]
Aurelio's Pizza - US chain primarily in the Midwest. Includes franchise information and locations, and menu.
Boston Pizza - Canada. Menu, locations, franchise information, kids zone and career opportunities can be found.
Boston's The Gourmet Pizza - USA. Pizza, pasta and sandwiches. Includes company and franchise information, menu, and locations.
Breadaeux Pizza - Midwest United States and Canada. Locations, coupons, sample menu, and franchising information can be found.
Buck's Pizza - Eastern United States chain. Includes company profile, store locator, menu and franchise details.
Buffet Pizza Company, LLC - United States chain. Includes company profile, mission statement, menu and franchise information.
Meta Description: [ Turn-key pizza operation for c-stores, which includes weekly service by a Pizza
Consultant, inventory rotation, POS signage and in-store training, all with no
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California Pizza Kitchen - International chain.
Meta Description: [ California Pizza Kitchen, a leader in authentic California-style cuisine. More than 180 CPK locations in 27 states and 5 foreign countries. ]
Chuck E. Cheese - US chain.
Meta Description: [ Chuck E. Cheese ]
CiCi's Pizza - Southeastern U.S. chain provides news, company profiles, menus, store locator and franchising information.
Cozzoli's Pizza - United States. Location, coupons, and general company details can be found.
Meta Description: [ Company history, store locator and online coupon from the pizza chain ]
Donato's - US chain. Provides menu and nutritional information, FAQs, and online ordering.
Meta Description: [ Donatos Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain that features dining, catering, online ordering, party rooms, and delivery for their specialty and signature pizzas loaded edge to edge with fresh toppings. ]
East of Chicago Pizza Company - Eastern United States. Includes menu, locations, coupons, gift certificates, contests, school programs, career opportunities, and franchising details.
Eureka Pizza - Carry-out and delivery in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Describes employment and franchise opportunities.
Figaro's Pizza - US chain.
Meta Description: [ The best foods piled high on top of freshly made crust. We Bake or You Bake. Carry out, delivery, and in some locations dine-in. Find out what makes people say Figaros Pizza has Flavors That Sing! All of these factors, plus generous topping portions, leads us to proudly claim that Figaro... ]
Fox's Pizza Den - US chain.
Meta Description: [ Fox's Pizza Den is a Pittsburgh-based pizza and sandwich franchise with over 220 family-owned franchises nationwide. ]
Giordano's Pizza - Midwestern US Florida chain.
Godfather's Pizza - US chain.
Meta Description: [ Godfather's Pizza has mastered the art of making delicious pizza pies piled high with your favorite toppings on our thick, rich, original crust ]
Grotto Pizza - Delaware and Pennsylvania chain.
Hungry Howie's Pizza - United States. Menu, history, franchise information and shop locator provided.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Hungry Howie's Pizza. The home of the Original Flavored Crust PizzaTM./ ]
Imo's Pizza - Missouri, Kansas and Illinois chain featuring St. Louis-style pizza. Provides locations, sample menu, and company history.
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KNJ Investment Group - Operates the Red Brick Pizza chain in California and North Carolina. Includes menu, store locations, franchise details, events and employment opportunities.
Meta Description: [ KNJ Investment Group / RedBrick Pizza Franchise - Results through training and development ]
La Rosa's - Locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Offers online ordering, store locator, menu, and information on community involvement.
Meta Description: [ Cincinnati's Best Pizza! ]
Lamppost Pizza - Family restaurants focused on pizza and sports with locations in California and Texas. Includes menu, franchise, and employment information.
Meta Description: [ Lamppost Pizza franchise corporate web site for location, franchise, employment and menu information. We service dine-in, catering and delivery and feature microbrewery for beer. ]
Ledo Pizza - Franchise neighborhood restaurant, which also serves pasta and salads. Locations in eastern United States.
Meta Description: [ Since 1955 - Ledo Pizza -We're Square 'Cause We Don't Cut Corners!! ]
Little Caesar's - Company story, franchise opportunities, products and nutrition information. Delivery locations throughout the United States.
Meta Description: [ Visit Little Caesars Pizza online to find a pizza store nearest you. See our menu, order a carry out and learn more about franchise opportunities. ]
Mamma Ilardo's Pizzeria - United States and Puerto Rico. Provides locations map, sample menu, employment and franchise information, and staff directory.
Meta Description: [ mamma ilardo's is a nationwide chain of restaurants that offer a popular pizza-by-the-slice menu. mamma ilardo's also offers whole pizza pies, calzones, pasta, salads, breadsticks and mozzarella sticks. Franchising opportunities for Pizzeria and Express Pizza restaurants are available as well a... ]
Marco's Pizza - Midwestern United States. Lists menu, locations, franchise and job opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Marco's Pizza, the home of the Freshest Authentic Italian Pizza on the market! Or as we call it Ah!thentic Italian Pizza. ]
Mazzio's Pizza - South-central United States. Includes menu, locations, nutritional and franchise information.
Meta Description: [ Looking for a dining experience that's great for the whole family? Get Together with Mazzio's! Delicious pizzas, big pastas, toasted sandwiches and more! Dine-In, Delivery and Carryout. ]
Monical's Pizza - Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin chain. Provides company information, locations and sample menu.
Meta Description: [ Monical Pizza Corporation, Pizza, Salad, Breadsticks, Pasta, Sandwiches, Monical's ]
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Mountain Mike's Pizza - California and Oregon chain. Includes company profile, franchise details, menu and store locations.
Nick-N-Willy's World Famous Take-N-Bake Pizza - Pizzas that you pick up and bake at home. Site includes menu, store locator, and franchising information. Locations in the United States and in the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada area.
Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza - Central United States, part of Rock Bottom restaurants. Includes food and beer menus, and locations.
Meta Description: [ Old Chicago. Here For You. ]
Papa Gino's - New England chain. Contains menus, coupons, locations, and information about the company. Order online.
Papa John's Pizza - Menu and ingredients information, store locator and online ordering, restaurant directory, and franchise details.
Meta Description: [ Order Papa Johns Pizza online today and have it delivered. Online specials are always available, order at your own pace, open 24 hours and order up to 21 days in advance. ]
Papa Murphy's International - Central and western United States. Provides sample menu of take-n-bake products, career and franchise information, and store locator. [Requires Flash]
Meta Description: [ PapaMurphys ]
Papa's Pizza To-Go, Inc. - Pizza franchisor with locations across the United States.
Meta Description: [ Papas Pizza to go, the pizza worth driving for! ]
Peter Piper Pizza - Set in a family, arcade game and play place environment. Locations, menu, coupons, kids section and school lunch program details. United States and Mexico locations.
Meta Description: [ Peter Piper Pizza is the Southwest's leading family pizza restaurant, offering exceptional, quality pizza in a fun, family enviorment. We specialize in the family experience. ]
Pizza Delight - Locations in eastern and central Canada, including Mike's Restaurants and Canadian 2 for 1 Pizza brands. Gives menu, franchise and employment opportunities, and company history. [English/French]
Meta Description: [ Pizza Delight ]
Pizza Factory - Locations, menu, and franchising information. Mostly western United States.
Pizza Inn - Dine-in buffet, carry-out, and delivery-only location around the world. Provides corporate and shareholder information, with employment and franchise opportunities as well as menu
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Pizza Joe's - Ohio and Pennsylvania. Information on employment and franchising, with menu and nutritional information.
Meta Description: [ Pizza Joes pizza, pizzajoes, pizzajoe's, strombolis, subs, calzones and wings.Fresh, Hot and Delicious Everytime You Order! Franchise information and money saving internet coupons. ]
Pizza Pan - Includes menu, specials, franchise information, and list of locations in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Meta Description: [ The Original Pizza Pan, Home of the FREE Pizza & Ribs! Buy 1 Get 2 FREE Pizza's for pick-up, Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Pizza for delivery! ]
Pizza Pit - Wisconsin and Iowa chain. Lists locations, menu, and specials.
Puccini's Smiling Teeth - Indiana and Kentucky locations. Site includes menu, locations, hours, delivery area maps, and contact information.
Meta Description: [ Puccini's Smiling Teeth specializes in innovative pizza, pasta dishes, salads, Italian chicken dinners, calzones, sandwiches and low-carb meals of the highest quality in an atmosphere that is casual, yet stylish. ]
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RedBrick Pizza - California, Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas. Includes menu, locations, and franchising information.
Rocky Rococo - Locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Washington.
Meta Description: [ Rocky Rococo offers quality pizza for your money. Learn about Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta including franchising opportunities, our food court restaurants, and delicious pizza. ]
Rosati's Pizza - Chicago-style. Gives corporate history, list of United States locations, and information on employment.
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Round Table Pizza - Employee-owned, with franchise locations in western United States, Asia and the Middle East. Describes specialty pizzas and sandwiches, with topping list.
Meta Description: [ Round Table - The Last Honest Pizza. Find a restaurant, view our menu and view specials. ]
Snappy Tomato Pizza - US pizza chain. Lists menu, coupons, locations, and franchise information.
St Elmo's - South Africa and Africa chain provides menu, pricing on sauces by the bottle and information on locations.
Meta Description: [ Pizza franchise chain serves woodfired pizzas with wonderful toppings in Cape Town, South Africa and Africa and the subs and pastas are delivered free. ]
The Pizza Ranch - United States upper midwest. Company history, employment, and franchise information.
Meta Description: [ The Pizza Ranch has created a brand around providing small-town America with good food and tremendous opportunity. ]
Uno Chicago Grill - United States-based, with some international locations. Offers steaks and sandwiches as well as Italian dishes. Provides menu, franchising information, and online ordering.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Uno Chicago Grill (www.unos.com). Uno's legendary Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza is just the beginning! Pizzeria Uno began in 1943 when Ike Sewell invented the Original Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Today, the menu has evolved to offer a variety of high quality grill items in addition to the... ]
Valentino's Pizza - Franchises in the Central United States. Includes company history.
Vocelli Pizza - United States. Formerly Pizza Outlet. Includes company history, information on franchising, and menu of gourmet toppings.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Vocelli Pizza -- Voted Best Pizza in Pittsburgh 4 years running -- Franchising Opportunities Available ]
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