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Back to Blog In the culinary world, no food stirs opposing opinions like Hawaiian Pizza. Does pineapple belong on pizza? With ham, bacon, pineapple, cheese, and tomato sauce on the dough as toppings, the Hawaiian Pizza divides people like no other dish. Some people are incredibly passionate about it, and others loathe it. Based on a survey of approximately 32,000 people worldwide, Mashed investigated what toppings people enjoyed on their pizza. Pepperoni won with 51% of the votes, but pineapple garnered a surprising number of fans, with about 11% choosing it as their top choice. Pineapple wasn’t far behind sausage (15%) or mushrooms (13%). Combining sweet and savory foods is not uncommon. Many people enjoy the sweetness of pineapple and the saltiness of cheese and sauce on pizza. So why are pineapples so controversial on pizza? Let’s explore below. Pineapple on Pizza Debate It all began in 1962 when Sam Panopoulos was looking for a way to attract more customers to his pizza joint in Ontario, Canada. Panopoulos first paired sweet pineapple with savory ham as an experiment, but people loved the contrast, and he eventually called it the Hawaiian Pizza. Science Backs Pineapples on Pizza First, scientific evidence proves that pineapple belongs on pizza. Pizza is

Back to Blog No two pizzas are alike, and Chicago Pizza and New York-Style pizza are no exception. Chicago-style pizza is typically thicker and is visibly different from New York-style pizza. In contrast, New York-style pizza is usually thin and wider than Chicago-style pizza. There are several more differences between a Chicago-style pizza and a New York-style pizza, and we will discuss these differences in this article. What is New York-style pizza? Several unique characteristics distinguish it from other products. Here, you can find some essential elements of an authentic New York-style pizza. Type And Quality of Toppings The traditional ingredients used in authentic NY-style pizza are one of the differences. Rather than drenching the dough in sauce, chefs will spoon a skinny layer of sauce on top of the dough so that it doesn’t overpower the flavor profiles of the other ingredients. After grafting the full-fat mozzarella cheese onto the pie, they sprinkle powdered sugar on it. In addition to these toppings, you can add many other options whenever the desire arises. Gigantic Slice Size A NY-style pizza slice is known for being gargantuan, and regular pizza slices are random. Some pieces are so enormous that you can fold them in

Back to Blog When New Yorkers say “upstate,” they usually mean “anywhere above 59th St.” This street, which runs along the southern edge of Central Park, is commonly regarded as the link between Midtown and Manhattan’s Upper West and Upper East Sides. They’re both recognized for having a less chaotic lifestyle and probably more trees than areas further south, but neither is “upstate.” Given that they are only 2 miles away and sound similar, there are numerous parallels between the two areas. However, there are several distinctions, such as: Upper East Side  The Upper East Side is a primarily residential district on Central Park’s east side, with plenty of green space, significant buildings, upscale boutiques, and superb restaurants. Famous attractions in the area include the Museum Mile, Park Avenue, the East River Greenway, and portions of Central Park. Upper West Side The Upper West Side has a more relaxed vibe than the UES, but it is nonetheless a classy area with some wealthy residents. Lincoln Center, Zabars and Fairway Markets, the American Museum of Natural History, Columbia University, Beacon Theatre, and the Cathedral of St. John the Divine are all notable landmarks on the West Side. For years, the Upper East