New Haven Pizza
The city of New Haven is diverse, historic, cultured, and home to the venerable Yale University. But what it’s really known for is pizza. New Haven-style pizza, derived from Neapolitan pie and sometimes spelled “apizza” (and pronounced a-peetz, though this is hardly required when ordering) has a thin, charred crust and less cheese than other regional varieties.
There are numerous places to get your pizza fix in New Haven. The most famous, and the first (it dates from 1925) is Pepe’s. Next is Pepe’s long-time rival, Sally’s. Modern is frequently the third spot mentioned. So why do I recommend Bar? First of all, the space is cool yet comfortable. Second, though Bar might be packed, it’s less likely to attract long lines of tourists ve read one line about Pepe’s vs. Sally’s in a magazine. Third, you can multitask here: it’s not just a restaurant but a nightclub and, unsurprisingly, a bar (with house-brewed beers.) And most importantly, the pizza – which comes with a vast array of topping choices - is delicious.
