National Pizza Day
National Pizza Day, February 9th, honors one of America's all-time favorite foods. Pizza is an American favorite, whether it's thin crust, Chicago-style, deep dish, or something in between.
We love our pizzas, and they come in so many variations. Check out a few pizza facts as we nosh on our new favorite.
- Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered
- Each year, over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the United States. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas to the frozen pizzas
- About 17% of all restaurants in the United States are pizzerias
- Antica Pizzeria, Naples, Italy's first Pizzeria, opened in 1738 in Naples, Italy
- Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City, and was the first Pizzeria in the United States
- According to the average, Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year
How to celebrate #nationalpizzaday
- Try your new pizza at Eat Your Favorite Pizza
- Visit a local pizzeria and give them a shout-out for their delectable pies!
- Make your own pizza at home
- Share your favorite recipes on social media
- Experiment with toppings, crusts, and sauces
- For all the best offers and discounts, make sure to check out the Celebration Deals
- Send us a note with any other great offers you may have encountered on National Pizza Day
- Watch movies like Mystic Pizza or Little Italy from Mystic Pizza or Little Italy
- Give these recipes a try and throw a pizza party
- Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas are available in Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas from Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas
- Beer Bread Pizza
- Bacon & Artichoke Pizza is a dish that can be served on a platter. Artichoke Pizza is the best pizza in the city
- ***Margherita Flatbread Pizza
- Peanut Butter BBQ Chicken Pizza is the best chicken pizza in Peanut Butter. BBQ Chicken Pizza is a peanut butter BBQ Chicken Pizza
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalPizzaDay
Pizza FAQ
Are all pizzas round? Q. Is all pizzas round?
A. No. A. No. A. No. Pizzas are also cut into rectangles and squares.
Is it true that crusts have leavening agents in them? Q. Does it have leavening agents in them?
A. Most thin crust pizza recipes call for some sort of leaving agent, such as yeast or baking soda. There are recipes, however, that call for no leavening agent.
Q. Which is the best, thin, or thick crust?
A. It depends on a variety of variables and personal preference. On one type of crust versus another, different toppings perform better than another. Some sauces require a thicker, more robust crust.
