NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
"National Pizza Day is observed annually on February 9th. Whether it is thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish or anything in between, pizza is an American favorite.
Here are some interesting facts about pizza:
- Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
- Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas
- 17% of all US Restaurants are pizzerias.
- Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
- Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
- Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year."
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Who doesn't love pizza? NO ONE, that's who!
ReplyDeleteI love pizza!
ReplyDeleteLove pizza. My favorite pizzeria is Pizzeria Uno in Chicago.
ReplyDeletePizza is one of my favorite foods. Didn't know there was a National Pizza Day.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine Pepperoni is the most popular one
ReplyDeleteI don't know anyone who doesn't like pizza :)
ReplyDeleteMy kids LOVE it
ReplyDeleteeither i do but cheese is not for my stomach anymore :(
thank you for such interesting information about pizza
stay healthy John!
Thank you baili. I hope your medical problem is better.
DeleteI'm definitely making pizza tonight!!! Must celebrate accordingly. :)
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