Three things in life will make a local defend their state to the death: sports, weather and food. And if you’re lucky enough to live somewhere that’s actually respected for the last one, that list usually gets narrowed down into three even more serious categories: burgers, sandwiches and pizza.There’s no shortage of buzz (and debate!) around America’s pizza capitals. Chicago has its deep dish devotion (and yes, the arguments about whether it’s “pizza” or “casserole” are eternal); Connecticut has its coal-fired “apizza,” where the crust is blistered and the toppings are optional; and New York City will always be the blueprint for the thin-crust, extra-large slice—glossy with grease and meant to be folded in half on the go.
But don’t leave the smallest state out of the conversation. Rhode Island has one of the most underrated and fiercely defended pizza styles on the East Coast: Rhode Island pizza strips. Also known as bakery pizza, party pizza or the beloved party pie, it’s a staple intended for snacking at graduations, backyard parties and every gathering where paper plates and folding tables show up.
Mother Pizzeria and Giusto are mentioned in this article.
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