“Pizza: From Humble Beginnings to a Global Icon”
• Pizza originated in Gaeta, Italy, in 997 A.D., as a simple dish for poor families,
resembling Greek focaccia seasoned with basic herbs.
• The arrival of tomatoes in the 16th century revolutionized pizza in Naples by the 17th century,
creating the first tomato-based versions.
• Port’Alba, the first pizzeria, opened in Naples in 1830,
marking the beginning of pizza as a cultural tradition.
• In 1889, Queen Margherita tasted a pizza inspired by the Italian flag,
leading to the creation of Pizza Margherita, elevating its status.
• After World War II, pizza spread globally, inspiring regional varieties
like New York thin crust and Chicago deep-dish.
• Luxury versions emerged, including a $2,000 pizza with gold flakes and caviar,
the €8,300 Luigi XII with sturgeon caviar, and a $1 million Pizza Hut delivery to space.
• From a poor man’s meal to a global icon, pizza remains a symbol of comfort and creativity, loved worldwide.
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