Publisher's Synopsis
Where and when did this pizza craze begin? Well, where most delicious cuisine comes from: Italy - Naples, to be exact. It was during the 1700s when the town was growing, and street vendors began offering a cheap flatbread with toppings. Legend had it that it sparked the attention of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita as they were passing through, and from then, it became more popular.Did it ever! The world became enthralled with this basic creation. In 1905, G. Lombardi's opened in Manhattan, becoming the first registered pizza join in America. During World War II, migration across the country brought a wave of business west. You can probably fill in what happened next.No? Okay, I will make it easy on you. We became obsessed! From expansion to delivery to hipster trends, pizza has been a cornerstone of dining out. It's easy, it's cheap, and it's quick. You can get it in a pinch, or when you're feeling lazy, it can be consumed alone or by the masses at huge gatherings, and it can be made in every way possible.
