National Deep Dish Pizza Day

This delicious holiday — National Deep-Dish Pizza Day — is on April 5! Is there anyone who can resist thin dough, juicy filling, and tomato sauce? New York continues its unspoken rivalry with chefs who follow the Chicago tradition of making pizza. Ordinary people are happy to enjoy new flavors or traditional dishes in their original form.

History

Pizza first appeared in Italy. In ancient times, the word referred to a simple buttered flatbread. The pizza adored by fans of delicious high-calorie food emerged in the 18th century in Naples. In the USA, the treat was brought over by Italian immigrants in the 19th century. The first deep-dish pizza appeared in a North Side Chicago restaurant owned by Riccardo and Sewell.

Interesting Facts

Follow the traditions: eat pizza with your hands and enjoy the simple things.

1. Some believe the best pizza is the Margherita: simple, delicious, and nothing unnecessary.
2. There’s a debate whether deep-dish pizza is actually a casserole. The discussion intensifies on this national holiday, but it never turns into a fight — it’s hard to argue on a full stomach, and dopamine dulls any aggression.
3. 4% of gourmets prefer complex exotic pizza toppings, while the rest stick to the classics.

Chicago, the Windy City, hospitably tempts guests who love this delicious dish. Visitors can enjoy a meal and take pictures of the city’s landmarks.

When is National Deep Dish Pizza Day in 2025?

National Deep Dish Pizza Day is observed on April 5 each year.

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