In a dramatic twist on the age-old pizza rivalry, Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut plans to declare New Haven as the United States’ pizza capital on the House floor. This claim has alarmed New Yorkers, who take immense pride in their pizza legacy.
Salvatore Carlino, from Lucia Pizzeria in Brooklyn and Manhattan, initially dismissed the news as a prank call. “This has to be a prank call,” he said, echoing disbelief when informed of DeLauro’s upcoming speech. His sentiment was echoed by Frank Tuttolomondo of Mama’s Too in Manhattan, who declared the notion preposterous: “No way; they’re outta their minds.”
DeLauro’s forthcoming statement will boldly claim New Haven has “the best pizza in the country,” dismissing any competition and positioning Connecticut as “the pizza state.” New Haven’s distinctive chewy, charred pizza style has indeed garnered a devoted following, but New Yorkers staunchly maintain the superiority of their own slices.
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