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Maryland Visitor's NYC Pizza Tour Sparks Local Backlash

3/24/2026

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CaptainJeff, a Maryland visitor, posted on Reddit about sampling eight lesser-known New York City slice shops in 24 hours, praising Sal’s Pizza while dismissing others.
Locals criticized the selections as not representing iconic pizzerias such as Joe’s Pizza.
Anthony Falco, a pizza consultant, described New York-style pizza as typically 16 to 20 inches with a thin crust.

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CaptainJeff, a Maryland visitor, posted on Reddit about sampling eight lesser-known New York City slice shops in 24 hours, praising Sal’s Pizza while dismissing others.
Locals criticized the selections as not representing iconic pizzerias such as Joe’s Pizza.
Anthony Falco, a pizza consultant, described New York-style pizza as typically 16 to 20 inches with a thin crust.