Introduction to the Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail
More than 13,000 votes were cast over six weeks to choose the pizzerias that will be included in the state’s first-ever Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail and the list of the top 20 has been released. This was the first step in a statewide celebration of the independent pizzerias. The votes are to choose the top 100 pizzerias that will make up the trail. The full list will be released in the fall for the launch of the Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail in October, which is National Pizza Month.
Top 20 Vote-Getters
These are ranked in order of the votes.
- Modern Apizza, New Haven
- Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, multiple towns
- Sally’s Apizza, multiple towns
- Zuppardi’s Apizza, West Haven
- BAR, New Haven
- Roseland Apizza, Derby
- Tony’s Pizza, Willimantic
- Colony Grill, multiple towns
- Little City Pizza, Avon
- Domenic’s & Vinnie’s, multiple towns
- Pizzeria Marzano, Torrington
- Ernie’s Pizzeria, New Haven
- Little Rendezvous, Meriden
- Vero Cucino Rustico, Middletown
- Mangos Wood Fired Pizza Co, Mystic
- Pizza Palace & Restaurant, Old Saybrook
- Grand Apizza, multiple towns
- Mondo, Middletown
- Fuoco Apizza, Cheshire
- Est Est Est Pizza & Restaurant, New Haven
Reaction to the Results
“This is exactly what we hoped to see, “ Anthony Anthony, chief marketing officer for the Connecticut office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism, said in a statement. “Yes, New Haven made apizza put our pies on the map, but this list shows that Connecticut’s passion for pizza runs statewide, from shoreline to the Notch, and everywhere in between. From charred crust to Greek-style pies, what unites all of these pizzerias is their local loyalty, generational roots, and the kind of pride you can taste in every bite.”
Promoting the Trail
There will be a statewide bus tour to put a spotlight on stops across the trail.
Conclusion
The Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail is a celebration of the state’s independent pizzerias, with the top 100 pizzerias to be released in the fall. The top 20 vote-getters have been announced, with Modern Apizza in New Haven taking the top spot. The trail will be launched in October, which is National Pizza Month, and will feature a statewide bus tour to promote the pizzerias.
FAQs
Q: What is the Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail?
A: The Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail is a statewide celebration of independent pizzerias, with the top 100 pizzerias to be featured on the trail.
Q: How were the top 20 pizzerias chosen?
A: The top 20 pizzerias were chosen through a voting process, with over 13,000 votes cast over six weeks.
Q: When will the full list of pizzerias be released?
A: The full list of the top 100 pizzerias will be released in the fall, in time for the launch of the Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail in October.
Q: What is the purpose of the statewide bus tour?
A: The statewide bus tour is to put a spotlight on stops across the trail and promote the pizzerias featured on the Connecticut Pizza Capital Trail.
