Year of the Pizza
After successfully wrapping 2024’s Year of the Burger, The Zone has declared 2025 to be the Year of the Pizza!
Pizza Press
Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada!
In 1962, Greek immigrant Sotirios “Sam” Panopoulos invented Hawaiian pizza at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario.
Pizza Pops – invented in Canada!
This made-in-Manitoba creation is similar to a panzerotti. In 1964, Paul Faraci invented the Pizza Pop in Winnipeg, reportedly inspired by a disappointing panzerotti he tried at a local restaurant.
Canadians eat a lot of pizza!
81% of Canadians eat pizza at least once a month, and the average Canadian eats over 16 pounds of pizza a year.
Ever had a Sushi pizza?
Sushi pizza is a pizza imitation with sushi ingredients. It consists of a fried rice patty topped with a sauce, often sriracha, and vegetables and fish or other seafood. This mimics the style of pizza – crust, sauce and toppings – with completely different ingredients.
We kicked off The Year of the Pizza in January you chances to win pizza from some of your favourite pizza establishments in the Victoria area including, Pizzeria Prima Strada, Serena’s Pizzeria and Hoagies and Virtuous Pizza!
Every Friday in March you had the chance to win a $50.00 gift card from – Peninsula Pizza – Pizza with Attitude! Peninsula Pizza was voted the #1 pizza on the peninsula and has been serving you pizza with attitude since 1999. Make sure to check out their “weekend features menu” for surprises like the Berryman Meat Lovers Pizza or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bacon Fat Turtle Cookies!
Pizza Post Script
Wanna make you own pizza? Here’s a sing-a-long recipe that might help!
How do you fix a broken pizza?
— With tomato paste!
Why does the mushroom always get invited to pizza parties?
— Because he’s such a fungi!
What type of person doesn’t like pizza?
— a weir-dough!
