New England city declared country’s ‘Pizza Capital’ in Congressional record; NYC says, huh?

New England city declared country’s ‘Pizza Capital’ in Congressional record; NYC says, huh?

Pizza aficionados are up in arms over the slice of news that Connecticut lawmakers have officially declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.”

Officials, restaurants declare New Haven the ‘Pizza Capital of the United States’

A delegation of over 100 Connecticut pizza makers, veterans, and community leaders flew to Washington DC on Wednesday to declare New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the United States.”

DeLauro declares New Haven the 'pizza capital' of the country

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker (D).(Molly Ingram / WSHU)U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has declared New Haven the “Pizza Capital of the United States.”According to DeLauro, Connecticut has the most pizzerias of any state per capita, and the most family-owned pizzerias of any state in the country.“There is something special about New Haven pizza. Some say it is coal fire, some say brick ovens. Some …

This city in Connecticut was just declared ‘Pizza Capital' of the US

More than 100 Connecticut pizza makers joined community leaders and elected officials in Washington, D.C. this week to make a special proclamation. “We are...