National Pizza Day

National Pizza Day History

National Pizza Day encourages pizza lovers across the globe to celebrate and indulge in their favourite pie, with countless varieties, toppings, and styles to choose from. Apart from individual enjoyment, it also serves as a moment to appreciate the culinary mastery behind pizza creation and the cultural significance associated with this universal dish. The observance encourages unity and bonding, as pizza is often shared amongst friends, family or colleagues, symbolizing togetherness and communal dining.

While National Pizza Day is thought to have roots in the United States, the day has spread north of the border, finding passionate advocates within Canada's diverse food culture. The importance of this day for Canadians lies in the adaptability of pizza to incorporate local food fare. Canadian-style pizza often features ingredients such as moose, elk or even the iconic Canadian bacon. Additionally, pizza serves as a culinary canvas, reflecting Canada's mosaic of cultures with fusion renditions including Middle Eastern, Greek, or Mexican-style pizzas prevalent across the country.

In Canada, National Pizza Day is marked with various activities ranging from special promotions at pizzerias to homemade pizza baking. Canadians take this opportunity to share their unique pizza recipes on social media or gather with friends and family for a themed dinner party. Some restaurants even hold pizza-making workshops, highlighting the skills and creativity involved in adorning this simple dish. National Pizza Day is celebrated on the 9th of February each year, mirroring its observance in other countries. For Canadians, it's a flavour-filled day to revel in all things pizza.

Facts & quotes about National Pizza Day

• The world's largest pizza, named Ottavia, was made on December 13, 2012 in Rome, Italy. With a surface are of 1,261.65 m², the pizza was made by Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi and Matteo Giannotte. To spread a message of good health, the pizza was made entirely gluten-free.
• If I could eat whatever I wanted every day, I would have Domino's pizza with pasta carbonara inside every slice. And at night, I would have Neapolitan ice cream until I felt absolutely toxic. And then I would drift off telling myself, 'It's going to be O.K... It's going to be O.K. you're going to train in the morning' - Robert Downey, Jr., Actor
• Pizza is one of the most popular types of fast food worldwide. On average, Americans consume 350 slices of pizza per second.
• The Canadian province of Quebec is known for its unique traditional pizza called all-dressed pizza (Pizza toute garnie), which typically includes pepperoni, mushrooms, green bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
• The Giant Sicilian at Lamanna's Bakery in Toronto is considered the biggest pizza in Canada, measuring 3 feet by 3 feet (roughly 1 square meter).

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Top things to do in Canada for National Pizza Day

• Visit your favorite pizzeria. Most pizzerias will offer discounts and specials to celebrate National Pizza Day.
• Try a pizza with unique toppings. Here are some of our favorites:
  1) Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
  2) Beer Battered Fried Calamari Pizza
  3) Butternut Squash and Sage Pizza
  4) Fried Chicken Pizza
  5) Brown Butter Lobster and Spinach Pizza with Bacon and Fontina
• Visit Pizzeria Via Mercanti, Toronto: This family-run operation offers many options to choose from, including their famous Margherita pizza.
• Attend Pizzapalooza: This food festival in Vancouver celebrates pizza in all its forms and serves up some serious slices from various sources.
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