Question 1

🍕When did pizzerias start selling pizzas by the slice?

Accepted Answer

In Naples, Italy, pizzas were traditionally eaten at the table using a fork and knife. But, when pizza made its way to New York City in the late 1800s/early 1900s, working-class folks did not have enough money to afford a full pie, nor the time to enjoy it at the table. To meet the needs of its customers, pizzerias in New York began selling pizzas by the slice to offer a cheaper and much more portable option.

Question 2

🍕What is pizza al taglio?

Accepted Answer

Pizza al taglio is a staple of Roman cuisine. Al taglio pizza is sold by the slice, but with a twist – these slices are priced by the kilogram, rather than by quantity. At Rome’s al taglio shops, customers will guide the behind-the-counter server to get the exact size square they crave.

Question 3

🍕What does “al taglio” mean?

Accepted Answer

The literal English translation of “al taglio” is “by the cut.” When a pizza shop serves pizza al taglio in the traditional fashion, they are offering their pizza by the slice, though there are no rules against ordering an entire pie.

Question 4

🍕Who invented jumbo slices?

Accepted Answer

The owner of Pizza Mart in Adams Morgan, Washington D.C. is believed to have used the words “jumbo slice” first. Chris Chisti used these words to describe the slices in his pizzeria originally 18 inches long. Today the jumbo slice at Pizza Mart is 32 inches long.

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