What Shall We Get? A Pizza Expert’s Guide to Connecticut’s Primo Pies
New Haven native Colin Caplan is one of Connecticut’s most passionate pizza authorities. He operates five pizza tours through his company, Taste of New Haven, including an epic six-hour Pizza Lovers Tour of New Haven. Caplan also produced the 2019 documentary “Pizza: A Love Story,” and in 2023, he set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Pizza Party with 4,525 guests.
Modern Apizza
Mozzarella pizza here is sublime and complete, and combines all the flavors, textures, and gooey joy that pizza should deliver.
For those who love meat, the Italian Bomb is a must-try — a mix of three meats, four vegetables, red sauce, and cheese layered thinly for intense flavor and texture.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Go for the original sauce and grated cheese pie, plus garlic, at Pepe’s. This is the original Neapolitan tomato pie, tried and true, immortalized in the alchemy of Pepe’s massive coal-fired ovens.
For purists, Pepe’s white clam pizza is the ultimate New Haven experience. It ties the flavors of the Native Quinnipiac shoreline cuisine to the city’s Italian immigrant heritage through a perfect blend of clams, garlic, and crisp crust.
Sally’s Apizza
The original sauce pie with garlic added was the favorite of founder Salvatore Consiglio.
About the Expert
Colin Caplan’s dedication to Connecticut’s pizza culture shines through his tours, films, and record-setting events, earning him recognition as one of the state’s leading pizza ambassadors.
Author’s summary: A Connecticut pizza expert guides readers through the state’s finest pies, blending local history, authentic recipes, and flavorful tradition in every slice.
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