Pizza by the slice

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Pizza by the slice is pizza sold in individual portions as a fast food by a restaurant or street vendor.[1] Some restaurants and pizza stands only sell pizza by the slice, while others sell both slices and whole pizzas. The jumbo slice is a large-sized slice of New York–style pizza made in areas of Washington, D.C. Pizza al taglio is a style of rectangular slice of pizza that originated in Rome and is typically sold by weight.

Overview[edit]

Some pizzerias and food stands sell pizza by the slice and whole pizza pies, and some only sell slices.[1] Pizza by the slice is typically pre-baked and pre-sliced, and is characteristically kept warm under heat lamps.[1][2] Slices are sometimes re-heated or have toppings added before going back into the oven briefly. Selling pizza by the slice offers an economic and speedy dining option to a purchaser while optimizing profits for the seller, as the total value of a pie's slices typically is considerably more than selling a whole pie.[1] The price of pizza slices is also typically significantly less than the cost of a whole pie.[1]

Pizza by the slice is prevalent in the United States.[1][2] There are over 1,000 pizzerias and "slice shops" in New York City[3][4] selling New York–style pizza by the slice,[4] with Sicilian pizza slices also often available.[5][6] It is a common street food there,[7] and the most popular way pizza is ordered. There is a lively competition for which pizzeria sells the "best" slice in the city.[8]

The dish is common in some areas of the Balkans[9] such as Bulgaria.[9][10]

Pizza by the slice is also manufactured frozen, and is sometimes packaged in individual microwavable portions.[11]

  • New York–style pepperoni pizza, displaying its characteristic thin foldable crust
    New York–style pepperoni pizza, displaying its characteristic thin foldable crust
  • A sign for pizza by the slice at a restaurant in San Francisco, California
    A sign for pizza by the slice at a restaurant in San Francisco, California
  • Red Baron brand frozen pizza by the slice,[12] uncooked and cooked
    Red Baron brand frozen pizza by the slice,[12] uncooked and cooked
  • A slice of Sicilian pizza
    A slice of Sicilian pizza
  • Slices of New York–style pizza, chicken pesto on the left, pepperoni on the right
    Slices of New York–style pizza, chicken pesto on the left, pepperoni on the right

Jumbo slice[edit]

Main article: Jumbo slice

The jumbo slice is an oversized slice of New York–style pizza[13] sold in areas of Washington, D.C.,[14] especially favored as a late-night snack by bargoers after closing time.[13][15]

Pizza al taglio[edit]

Main article: Pizza al taglio
Pizza al taglio in Rome, Italy

Pizza al taglio is an Italian pizza variety of rectangular pizza that is sold by the slice, typically by weight.[16][17] The dish originated in Rome, Italy, and is common there, as well as being sold elsewhere around the world.[18][19][20][where?] The dough for Pizza al taglio is sometimes parbaked ahead of time, allowing sauce and various toppings to be added later and the pie finished in the oven when needed.[21]

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References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b Pizza Today. Pro Tech Publishing and Communications. 2010. p. 48. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  3. ^ Crowley, Chris (September 12, 2017). "Times Critic Says New York's Best Pizza Is in New Jersey". Grub Street. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Smith, A.F.; Oliver, G. (2015). Savoring Gotham: A Food Lover's Companion to New York City. Oxford University Press. p. 462. ISBN 978-0-19-939702-0. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  5. ^ New York. New York Magazine Company. 1975. pp. 32–33. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  6. ^ Weinstein, Lauren R. (November 1, 2015). "The Ten Best Old-School Pizzas in NYC". Village Voice. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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  8. ^ Keshner, Andrew (January 31, 2018). "Judge dishes Famous Joe's Pizza partial win in copycat suit". NY Daily News. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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  13. ^ a b Stern, J.; Stern, M. (2011). Lexicon of Real American Food. Lyons Press. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-7627-6830-1. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  14. ^ Morgan, S. (2015). 100 Things to do in Washington DC before you die. 100 Things to Do Before You Die. Reedy Press. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-935806-92-9. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
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  17. ^ Lombardi, M. (2007). Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice and the Top Spots in Between. Fodor's Essential Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice & the Top Spots in Between. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 419. ISBN 978-1-4000-1746-1. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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  19. ^ Marchetti, D.; An, S. (2013). The Glorious Vegetables of Italy. Chronicle Books. p. 164. ISBN 978-1-4521-2964-8. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  20. ^ "Know These Exotic Varieties Of Pizza And Order Like A Pro". NDTV Food. January 17, 2018. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  21. ^ Manfredi, Stefano (August 20, 2017). "Stefano Manfredi's Roman pizza with eggplant parmigiana recipe". The Guardian. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved January 1, 2018.

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