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4 days ago
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Connecticut pokes the bear with new pizza billboards trolling New York
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Starting Monday, Connecticut has taken its efforts to claim the title of 'Pizza Capital of the U.S.' to new heights. Roughly five billboards and six subway live boards now span New York City, trolling the city by reading messages like 'Hey New York pizza, there's no shame in 2nd place' and 'The nation's best pizza. Not you New York.' Modern Apizza takes 'Connecticut Pizza Trail' crown The messages even appear in high-traffic areas like Times Square and Mott Street. It's part of a campaign launched by the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism. The billboards also invite people to call 1-844-CTPIZZA or visit to weigh in on what state's pizza reigns. 'As a former long-time New York City resident, I'll admit their pizza is good,' Anthony Anthony, the chief marketing officer for the State of Connecticut said. 'But it isn't the nation's best. That title belongs to us.' He said this is the kind of playful rivalry that brings people together around a bigger table and puts Connecticut's pizza culture front and center. Key Billboard Locations 9th Avenue & 40th Street (542 9th Ave.) 260 Moore St., Brooklyn 202 Mott St. 200 W 50th St. (Times Square) 445 6th Ave. Subway Liveboards: 34th Street-Herald Square Station 14th Street-Union Square Station 59th Street-Columbus Circle Station Fulton Street (Financial District) Nevins Street (Downtown Brooklyn) Times Square-42nd Street Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- General
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Wallingford restaurant closes after 26 years
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Wallingford restaurant is closing its doors for good. Laskara Restaurant announced on Saturday that after 26 years, it would be closing in a Facebook post. Modern Apizza takes 'Connecticut Pizza Trail' crown The Mediterranean restaurant previously announced it was closing on April 28 for repairs to the hood and suppression systems, which would've closed the eatery for 'at least a couple of weeks.' 'We would like to thank the community for supporting us through these past 26 years. Wallingford is an amazing place and we appreciate every single one of you that walked through those doors. The repairs and age of equipment were significant factors in the closure. The full Facebook post can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-05-2025
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Modern Apizza takes ‘Connecticut Pizza Trail' crown
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 13,000 votes were cast and the results are in: Modern Apizza in New Haven is the winner of the 'Connecticut Pizza Trail' survey conducted by the Connecticut's tourism office. The survey was launched in order to pick pizza shops that will be included on the 'pizza trail.' Pepe's and Sally's came in right behind Modern in the survey. The first twenty pizzerias were announced on News 8's Good Morning Connecticut, with towns across the state notching entries. Winner of Connecticut's Pizza Capital Trail revealed 'I think it sends a message loud and clear that there is great pie in every corner of the state from New Haven to New London to New Hartford,' Anthony Anthony, the state official in charge of marketing tourism efforts, said. 'You have apizza, Greek style pie and everything in between.' Anthony said the pizza trail is part of the state's broader efforts to put its culinary scene front and center as a tourist attraction. While the Elm City had by far the strongest showing on the pizza trail poll, other towns held their own, too. Middletown notched two entries, including Mondo on Main Street. 'Any attention given to the pizza business is great for all of us,' Mondo owner Keith Vibert said. 'It's one of those rising tides lift all boats type of things.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Winner of Connecticut's Pizza Capital Trail revealed
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 and the Connecticut Office of Tourism are partnering to announce the winner of the Pizza Capital Trail as voted on by fans and critics. Modern Apizza was voted the best pizzeria in the state. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana came in second, ahead of Sally's Apizza, Zuppardi's Apizza and BAR. Modern Apizza selling canned New Haven tap water The trail is a collection of the top 100 most celebrated independent pizza restaurants in Connecticut, aiming to guide visitors and pizza enthusiasts to where they can get some of the best pizza in the country. To cast a ballot, voters selected up to ten pizzerias from a list of more than 900 restaurants or submit a write-in vote for a spot that may have been missed. Voting began on March 14, National Pi Day, and ended on May 1. To be eligible, restaurants must have a permanent brick-and-mortar location that can be featured on the Pizza Capital Trail map. Every independent pizzeria counts as one restaurant, regardless of how many locations that business may have. So, whether a pizzeria has one location or four, it will be represented as one entity in the voting and rankings. Where to find New Haven-style pizza outside of Connecticut The Pizza Capital Trail will be unveiled in late September, just in time for National Pizza Month. State officials said the final rankings will be determined through public voting and an expert panel of 10 food critics and influencers, ensuring that passionate pizza lovers and industry experts have a voice. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
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VOTE: Connecticut asks residents to help build Pizza Capital Trail
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The public is invited to begin voting on Friday, March 14- National Pi Day- on which pizzerias they think should be included in the Pizza Capital Trail, Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) announced. The trail is a collection of the top 100 most celebrated independent pizza restaurants in Connecticut, aiming to guide visitors and pizza enthusiasts to where they can get some of the best pizza in the country. Modern Apizza selling canned New Haven tap water 'Connecticut is known as the Pizza Capital of the United States for good reason, and our small state has many pizzerias that take the top spots in national rankings and food critics' lists year after year,' Lamont said. 'The Pizza Capital Trail is a chance for our state to celebrate the independent pizza – and apizza – restaurants that make Connecticut a destination for anyone who loves a great slice and an opportunity to let visitors know where they can get some of the best pizza they've ever had.' To cast a ballot, voters should visit and select up to ten pizzerias from a list of more than 900 restaurants or submit a write-in vote for a spot that may have been missed. Voting ends May 1, 2025, and the Pizza Capital Trail will be unveiled in late September, just in time for National Pizza Month. To be eligible, restaurants must have a permanent brick-and-mortar location that can be featured on the Pizza Capital Trail map. Every independent pizzeria counts as one restaurant, regardless of how many locations that business may have. So, whether a pizzeria has one location or four, it will be represented as one entity in the voting and rankings. State officials said the final rankings will be determined through a combination of public voting and an expert panel of 10 food critics and influencers, ensuring that both passionate pizza lovers and industry experts have a voice. For more information about the Pizza Capital Trail, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
