Pizza evolved from humble beginnings — Romans would wrap meats and vegetables in dough, cook them over an open flame, and then coat them with oil or spices — and, even amidst elegant surroundings, eating one feels like a down-to-earth, unveneered occasion. And, whether thin-sliced, New York style, deep-dish Chicago or California-style with a chewy crust, it’s one of the world’s most universally-loved foods. Even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good (that maxim also applies to a certain activity, but I digress).
The humble, but beloved, pizza gets a tribute day wth National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day, which gives lovers of "kitchen sink" pies an extra chance to savor the flavor. So, go to the pizza parlor nearest your shop, and order as many toppings as your gastrointestinal system can muster. For the full story on this special opportunity for pre-Thanksgiving food coma, click here.