New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more
Frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi have been recalled over a possible salmonella contamination. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert on April 30 for several meat and poultry products containing recalled FDA-regulated dairy products that may be affected. The list of products that have been … Read more
It’s not every day that Steve Carrell shows up to hype your neighborhood pizza joint — but for one longtime Los Angeles staple, it’s apparently just business as usual. Barone’s Famous Italian Restaurant dropped a playful Instagram Reel this week featuring the “Rooster” star standing outside the eatery, pointing up at the sign and delivering a … Read more
Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los … Read more
Papa John’s is under fire for guilt-tripping messaging on their pizza delivery boxes as tipping fatigue continues to enrage customers. A viral video posted on TikTok by @sydneeee___ exposed the blatant ask, “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service,” and spawned thousands of comments from users who collectively feel … Read more
Prince St. Pizza is taking a slice out of Brooklyn. The cult-favorite Manhattan pizza shop, known for its spicy pepperoni squares, is opening a new location across the East River with its first Brooklyn storefront. The doors at the new location at 271 Smith Street will officially open on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. … Read more
It’s not just the beats that are sick. Justin Bieber’s lazy performance is apparently not the only thing making Coachella attendees’ stomachs turn. Revelers claim they have fallen ill after attending the 2026 music fest this past weekend with many blaming their gastrointestinal issues on the “overpriced” pizza at the vendor Spicy Pie, per viral … Read more
Dough for dough. As the war in Iran continues to fuel gas prices across the US, pizza chain Papa John’s is serving up a slice of relief. On April 2, the company launched “Pizza Miles,” a rewards program that allows customers to earn rewards when they choose carryout, which can then be applied to future … Read more
Pizza lovers often flock to New York and Chicago — but one Midwest city is carving out its own place on the map as it gains national attention for its unique pizza style. Ohio’s state capital, Columbus, is home to a distinct type of pizza known as Columbus-style pizza. The regional specialty features a thin crust, a slightly … Read more
Dmitry Mazentsev got a pizza’ bad luck when his promised deal to get free Domino’s pizza for life — after tattooing the company’s iconic logo on his body — fell through recently. Mazentsev was one of 350 winners for the top pizza chain’s 2018 “Domino’s Fever” competition, which promised 100 free pizza vouchers per year … Read more
Meatheads, listen up. As if dating in this tech-obsessed era wasn’t difficult enough, women on social media have officially decided that those who favor meat as a pizza topping are a walking red flag. As surface-level as that sounds, women like Esme Hewitt (@esmehewitt) have a strong case for this way of thinking, stressing that … Read more
Pizza chain Papa John’s said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year. “We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively … Read more
People are spending more dough on pizza than they would like. With grocery prices rising, Americans are often looking for ways to save some money on food — and while one might assume that ordering a pizza pie from a major chain could be a solution, it might end up costing more than expected. A … Read more
Papa Johns is feeling extra saucy. The national pizza chain has set a far-fetched goal for itself: to become the first pizza establishment to earn a Michelin star. While there are 70 pizzerias listed in the Michelin guide, no pizzeria has ever received a Michelin star — and Papa Johns believes it is worthy. Papa … Read more
A pizza store owner has gone viral with his cheeky replies to those who leave bad reviews online about his restaurant. Sunnyside Sliced is a New York-style pizzeria in Mentone, in Melbourne’s southeast, and, like every eatery, has it’s share of critics. Owner Ali Cengiz, who decided to start Sunnyside after living in New York … Read more
They’re gobbling down these slices. Pino’s Pizza of Deer Park has something savory to be thankful for this Turkey Day — their viral Thanksgiving pizza pie, which is served with sliced roasted turkey breast, gravy, sausage and apple cornbread stuffing and topped off with cranberry sauce. Customers trot from far and wide to get their hands … Read more
A Mississippi college student was arrested for allegedly hurling an antisemitic comment at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy as he filmed a pizza review, according to authorities and reports. Patrick McClintock, 20, was arrested Monday after a viral video allegedly captured him yelling, “F–k the Jews” toward Portnoy, who is Jewish, as he filmed a “One … Read more
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was the target of an antisemitic comment while filming content in Mississippi on Friday. Portnoy was recording one of his famous “One Bite” pizza reviews outside of what appeared to be Boardtown Pizza in Starkville, Mississippi, when a passerby hurled the phrase “F–k the Jews,” toward Portnoy. The comment was … Read more
When Pedro Reyes, 52, and Natasha Danielle Smith, 44, decided to tie the knot, they knew New York City would be one of the key players in their nuptials. “It’s where Natasha and I fell in love,” said Reyes. “It only felt right to bring our closest family and friends into the city that shaped … Read more
Something old, something new. Lucky Charlie is one of Brooklyn’s buzziest recent pizzeria openings — with an ancient secret to its sudden success. Abandoned, boarded up behind drywall in the basement for years and only recently rediscovered, the Bushwick restaurant’s massive coal oven dates all the way back to 1890 — even before near-ancient pizzerias like Lombardi’s, … Read more