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BNA/LION · 10 February 2024, 04:37 AM

Happy National PIZZA Day!

Let's settle this right now...

What Style of Pizza do you prefer Thin, Thick or Pan Crust?

Does it really matter what watch you have one when eating Pizza and Is It Safe?

HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza — flatbreads with toppings that can be eaten for every meal — fulfilled this need. These early pizzas featured tasty toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies, and garlic. More well off Italian authors judged Naples’ innovation, often calling their eating habits disgusting.

In 1861, Italy finally unified, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend says that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil — much resembling the Italian flag. Since then, this particular choice of toppings has been dubbed the Margherita pizza.

However, even with the Queen’s love for the dish, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s. Across the sea, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities. They were coming for factory jobs, but accidentally made a culinary statement. Relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike.

What's you Go To Pizza Toppings? Black Olive, Pepperoni and Mushroom is ours!

77T · 10 February 2024, 04:41 AM

Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra, I just ate an entire Papa John’s fold over triple meat belly buster and washes it down with 16 ounces of Mountain Dew rain Dew full sugar.

Ready for anything, captain.

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Dr. Robert · 10 February 2024, 04:45 AM

Thin crust

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sickened1 · 10 February 2024, 05:09 AM

Thin crust for me!

Dan Pierce · 10 February 2024, 05:19 AM

THIN!
dP

Maleg · 10 February 2024, 05:19 AM

If I want the equivalent of a tortilla with sauce and cheese I’ll have a burrito. No thin for me.

Give me the pan pizza every time. Proper dough with generous toppings.

43Airking · 10 February 2024, 05:24 AM

Chicago Style - Lou’s specifically

TNT009 · 10 February 2024, 05:50 AM

Pan

AzPaul · 10 February 2024, 05:53 AM

So long as the dough tastes fresh and isn't burnt (what are those New Yorkers thinking?) I like any style.

JasoninDenver · 10 February 2024, 06:06 AM

I used to prefer thick until I learned how to make a proper thin crust dough with Tipo 00 and semolina flours. Now even my kids dont like delivery pizza.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 10 February 2024, 06:08 AM

Did somebody say PIZZA???

swils8610 · 10 February 2024, 06:16 AM

Thin!

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Cru Jones · 10 February 2024, 07:24 AM

If it isn’t thin, it isn’t pizza. ;-)

Tri-Tip · 10 February 2024, 07:43 AM

Thick!

East Bay Rider · 10 February 2024, 07:53 AM

They're all good but I'm from New England so that's what I'm used to. No weird toppings for me though. Either plain old cheese or meat, light on the sauce, with a quick dash of salt. Heaven.

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Calatrava r · 10 February 2024, 08:26 AM

I love pizzas with made from scratch dough for the crust.

jatco · 10 February 2024, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra, I just ate an entire Papa John’s fold over triple meat belly buster and washes it down with 16 ounces of Mountain Dew rain Dew full sugar.

Ready for anything, captain.

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Wired ..and ready to go.

jatco · 10 February 2024, 08:38 AM

Thin pie for me. Flexible with most any toppings But, I do like to get anchovies on some of the pie if possible..and that, can often be a challange.
A funny story in a way, for me anyway ...I'm from NYC and we called a pizza a 'pie'. (ie pizza pie). So when you call a shop, you order a 'pie'. When I first came to Canada..my Mrs and I went to the Calgary Stampede..and from our hotel room we ordered (or tried to order) a 'pie'. So I tell the guy I wanted a pie..He of course said they don't have any pie.. I say what, this is a pizza shop isn't it? He says yes we have pizza, but no pie..!!! I say..OH... I get it.. Ok, I'd like to order a pizza...skip the pie.. - LOL...We had a laff...!!!

atomicfear · 10 February 2024, 08:48 AM

If there is a Pizza war, I'll side with Chicago over New York.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 10 February 2024, 08:57 AM

Prefer thin, but since I've had to switch to gluten-free, I get whatever option is available. I like to fold one slice like a taco or sandwich two slices like a panini.

Andy0331 · 10 February 2024, 09:46 AM

Traditional thin crust, but not "cracker thin", which seems to be becoming more popular lately. However, a nice, well done Detroit style crunchy crust is amazing as well.

Moondoggy · 10 February 2024, 01:32 PM

Thin crisp, plenty of toppings.

7sins · 10 February 2024, 02:10 PM

20+ posts in and no mention of Sicilian pizza!? How disappointing.

Real question is, what toppings is everyone putting on their pizza?

1st amg · 10 February 2024, 02:23 PM

Definitely Italian pizza from Italy is thin. Foldable and simple. Three to four toppings is all you need. Well done is also key.

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Rock · 10 February 2024, 04:31 PM

Been making my own Pizza for 40 years. Used to make my own base but after about 20 years I realised that the bases you buy in the supermarket are just as good as anything I can make and it cuts the prep time down by 30 minutes.
I use a "thin" crust and we like Prawns, Pepperoni, Anchovies, Black Olives and Capsicum over the tomato paste and Mozzarella. Oh, and we like lots of fresh Basil on it.

Yobber76 · 10 February 2024, 10:07 PM

I'll eat almost any thickness of pizza as long as the flavors are there.
In Chicago you have anything from Vito and Nicks cracker thin crust to Pequod's or Uno's deep dish.
I can go from simple cheese and sausage from a Rosati's, to a spinach, garlic, tomato, and hot gardiniere thin crust at Lou's. All good. I like anchovies on the side since no one else wants them on the pizza.
We make our own dough too, on occassion. Portable wood fire pizza oven in the yard.

brandrea · 10 February 2024, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra, I just ate an entire Papa John’s fold over triple meat belly buster and washes it down with 16 ounces of Mountain Dew rain Dew full sugar.

Ready for anything, captain.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

brandrea · 10 February 2024, 10:20 PM

Didn’t know there was a national pizza day Larry.

Every Friday night Andrea and I have pizza and a bottle of wine to end the busy week.

This week instead of ordering in, Andrea decided to make “egg white” pizza. Not because we have any food allergies or anything, she just loves to tinker… now before you laugh, I have to say it was delicious!

Like Nicholas tho, pizza in Italy is the best. Not sure if that just because when you’re on vacation everything tastes better

but I’ve never enjoyed pizza more than there.

Here’s the egg white concoction if anyone’s interested…

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1William · 11 February 2024, 01:02 AM

I like it all.

sickened1 · 11 February 2024, 01:06 AM

This thread makes me hungry!

View Poll Results: What Style Of PIZZA do you prefer?
Thin	51	57.30%
Thick	5	5.62%
Pan	8	8.99%
It's Pizza I'll eat any style	25	28.09%
Voters: 89. You may not vote on this poll

10 February 2024, 04:37 AM	#1
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	National Pizza Day 2024! Thin or Thick Crust? Happy National PIZZA Day! Let's settle this right now... What Style of Pizza do you prefer Thin, Thick or Pan Crust? Does it really matter what watch you have one when eating Pizza and Is It Safe? HISTORY OF NATIONAL PIZZA DAY Though flatbreads with toppings were consumed by ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks, the modern birthplace of the pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to Naples. Founded around 600 BC as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. These Neapolitans required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Pizza — flatbreads with toppings that can be eaten for every meal — fulfilled this need. These early pizzas featured tasty toppings such as tomatoes, cheese, oil, anchovies, and garlic. More well off Italian authors judged Naples’ innovation, often calling their eating habits disgusting. In 1861, Italy finally unified, and King Umberto I and Queen Margherita visited Naples in 1889. Legend says that the traveling pair became bored with their steady diet of French cuisine and asked for an assortment of pizzas from the city’s Pizzeria Brandi, founded in 1760. The variety the queen enjoyed the most was called pizza mozzarella, a pie topped with the soft white cheese, red tomatoes, and green basil — much resembling the Italian flag. Since then, this particular choice of toppings has been dubbed the Margherita pizza. However, even with the Queen’s love for the dish, pizza would remain little known in Italy beyond Naples’ borders until the 1940s. Across the sea, immigrants to the United States from Naples were replicating their flatbreads in New York and other American cities. They were coming for factory jobs, but accidentally made a culinary statement. Relatively quickly, the flavors and aromas of pizza began to intrigue non-Neapolitans and non-Italians alike. What's you Go To Pizza Toppings? Black Olive, Pepperoni and Mushroom is ours! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

10 February 2024, 04:41 AM	#2
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,694	National Pizza Day 2024! Thin or Thick Crust? Wearing an Apple Watch Ultra, I just ate an entire Papa John’s fold over triple meat belly buster and washes it down with 16 ounces of Mountain Dew rain Dew full sugar. Ready for anything, captain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

10 February 2024, 04:45 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,234	Thin crust Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 February 2024, 05:19 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,724	THIN! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

10 February 2024, 05:09 AM	#4
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,961	Thin crust for me!

10 February 2024, 05:19 AM	#6
Maleg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Real Name: G Location: Illinois Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,096	If I want the equivalent of a tortilla with sauce and cheese I’ll have a burrito. No thin for me. Give me the pan pizza every time. Proper dough with generous toppings.

10 February 2024, 05:24 AM	#7
43Airking "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Real Name: Steve Location: USA - House Watch: Next one Posts: 112	Chicago Style - Lou’s specifically

10 February 2024, 05:50 AM	#8
TNT009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,110	Pan

10 February 2024, 05:53 AM	#9
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,193	So long as the dough tastes fresh and isn't burnt (what are those New Yorkers thinking?) I like any style. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

10 February 2024, 06:06 AM	#10
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,107	I used to prefer thick until I learned how to make a proper thin crust dough with Tipo 00 and semolina flours. Now even my kids dont like delivery pizza. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

10 February 2024, 06:08 AM	#11
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: Yes Posts: 1,229	Did somebody say PIZZA???

10 February 2024, 06:16 AM	#12
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	Thin! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

10 February 2024, 07:24 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,475	If it isn’t thin, it isn’t pizza. ;-)

10 February 2024, 07:43 AM	#14
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,403	Thick!

10 February 2024, 07:53 AM	#15
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,884	They're all good but I'm from New England so that's what I'm used to. No weird toppings for me though. Either plain old cheese or meat, light on the sauce, with a quick dash of salt. Heaven. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collecti...-pizza-styles/ __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 February 2024, 08:26 AM	#16
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,582	I love pizzas with made from scratch dough for the crust.

10 February 2024, 08:38 AM	#18
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,779	Thin pie for me. Flexible with most any toppings But, I do like to get anchovies on some of the pie if possible..and that, can often be a challange. A funny story in a way, for me anyway ...I'm from NYC and we called a pizza a 'pie'. (ie pizza pie). So when you call a shop, you order a 'pie'. When I first came to Canada..my Mrs and I went to the Calgary Stampede..and from our hotel room we ordered (or tried to order) a 'pie'. So I tell the guy I wanted a pie..He of course said they don't have any pie.. I say what, this is a pizza shop isn't it? He says yes we have pizza, but no pie..!!! I say..OH... I get it.. Ok, I'd like to order a pizza...skip the pie.. - LOL...We had a laff...!!! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

10 February 2024, 08:48 AM	#19
atomicfear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12	If there is a Pizza war, I'll side with Chicago over New York.

10 February 2024, 08:57 AM	#20
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: Yes Posts: 1,229	Prefer thin, but since I've had to switch to gluten-free, I get whatever option is available. I like to fold one slice like a taco or sandwich two slices like a panini.

10 February 2024, 09:46 AM	#21
Andy0331 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL Posts: 417	Traditional thin crust, but not "cracker thin", which seems to be becoming more popular lately. However, a nice, well done Detroit style crunchy crust is amazing as well.

10 February 2024, 01:32 PM	#22
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Berty Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,039	Thin crisp, plenty of toppings. __________________ Permanent social programs that finance and enable poor life choices usually keep the “intentions matter more than results” crowd in control. Never argue with a fool, as eventually it will be difficult to tell the difference.

10 February 2024, 02:10 PM	#23
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,340	20+ posts in and no mention of Sicilian pizza!? How disappointing. Real question is, what toppings is everyone putting on their pizza? __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

10 February 2024, 02:23 PM	#24
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,461	Definitely Italian pizza from Italy is thin. Foldable and simple. Three to four toppings is all you need. Well done is also key. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 February 2024, 04:31 PM	#25
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,655	Been making my own Pizza for 40 years. Used to make my own base but after about 20 years I realised that the bases you buy in the supermarket are just as good as anything I can make and it cuts the prep time down by 30 minutes. I use a "thin" crust and we like Prawns, Pepperoni, Anchovies, Black Olives and Capsicum over the tomato paste and Mozzarella. Oh, and we like lots of fresh Basil on it. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

10 February 2024, 10:07 PM	#26
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,739	I'll eat almost any thickness of pizza as long as the flavors are there. In Chicago you have anything from Vito and Nicks cracker thin crust to Pequod's or Uno's deep dish. I can go from simple cheese and sausage from a Rosati's, to a spinach, garlic, tomato, and hot gardiniere thin crust at Lou's. All good. I like anchovies on the side since no one else wants them on the pizza. We make our own dough too, on occassion. Portable wood fire pizza oven in the yard.

10 February 2024, 10:20 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,585	Didn’t know there was a national pizza day Larry. Every Friday night Andrea and I have pizza and a bottle of wine to end the busy week. This week instead of ordering in, Andrea decided to make “egg white” pizza. Not because we have any food allergies or anything, she just loves to tinker… now before you laugh, I have to say it was delicious! Like Nicholas tho, pizza in Italy is the best. Not sure if that just because when you’re on vacation everything tastes better but I’ve never enjoyed pizza more than there. Here’s the egg white concoction if anyone’s interested… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2024, 01:02 AM	#29
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	I like it all.

11 February 2024, 01:06 AM	#30
sickened1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 8,961	This thread makes me hungry!

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