New Napoli Pizzeria

You know that cheese is made from milk, but you probably don't know that it takes 10 ounces of milk to make about one ounce of cheese. That's one of the reasons cheese is so dense, rich and thick.

Did you know that Queen Margherita's love of pizza caused quite the controversy in her day? During that time, it was considered improper for royalty to enjoy the food of peasants.

Many people are unable to look back on their college years without fond thoughts of endless pizza boxes. A century before the invention of the broke college student, pizza was a favorite dish of the working man.

The world record for the most pizza eaten, which Christian Dumitru of Romania set, is 200 pounds. However, the former record holder claims that the cheese-to-sauce ratio was too low to be considered pizza.

Even though the first U.S. pizzeria opened in New York in 1905, pizza didn't become an overnight sensation. It wasn't until after WWII that pizza joints started popping up everywhere. U.S. soldiers developed a taste for spicy pizza pie while stationed in Italy during the war.

The United States' population alone eats about 350 slices of pizza every second. This accounts for the 3 billion pizzas that are sold each year throughout the nation.

While meaty pizzas are a delicious choice for meat-eaters all around, try substituting other meats with chicken for a lower-calorie and overall healthier option.

In 1905, Gennaro Lombardi opened the first U.S. pizzeria in New York City and earned the title of Patriaca della Pizza.

Focaccia-style pizzas are defined by the absence of sauce. This type of pizza starts with a round, flat bread that's topped with oils, grilled vegetables, and other toppings. This is one of the oldest styles of pizza, emerging before the introduction of tomatoes in Europe.

In its earliest form in Italy, pizza was not a dish created in kitchens or restaurants. Instead, street vendors sold unseasoned flatbreads to the peasants in the area.