The Essential Regional American Pizza Styles Quiz

What is a defining characteristic of New York pizza?

• Square shape with caramelized edges

• Thick crust with a lot of toppings

• Topped with fresh clams

• Large, floppy slices that are foldable

Which pizza style is known for its rectangular shape and use of blue steel automotive pans?

• California pizza

• Detroit-style pizza

• Chicago deep dish pizza

• New York pizza

What is a unique feature of New Haven-style apizza?

• It is always topped with pineapple

• It is cooked in a wood-fired oven

• It is served with a side of pasta

• It has a lot of char and is cooked in coal ovens

Which pizza style is associated with the use of fresh, local ingredients and a variety of toppings?

• Detroit-style pizza

• Chicago deep dish pizza

• California pizza

• New York pizza

What is the main reason Chicago deep dish pizza is not eaten daily like New York pizza?

• It is too expensive

• It is too heavy and filling

• It is too light and not filling

• It is too spicy

Which pizza style is known for its 'white clam pie'?

• Detroit-style pizza

• New Haven-style apizza

• New York pizza

• California pizza

What is a common misconception about Chicago deep dish pizza?

• It is always vegetarian

• It is very light and not filling

• It is heavy, but the crust is surprisingly light and buttery

• It is only available in Chicago

Which pizza style was popularized by chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Alice Waters?

• Chicago deep dish pizza

• New York pizza

• California pizza

• Detroit-style pizza

What is a defining feature of Detroit-style pizza's crust?

• It is stuffed with cheese

• It is topped with sesame seeds

• It is thick and airy with caramelized edges

• It is thin and crispy

Which pizza style is known for its use of aged mozzarella and herbs in the sauce?

• New York pizza

• New Haven-style apizza

• California pizza

• Chicago deep dish pizza