If you're into pizza - like really into it - New York could be considered the mecca outside of Naples, Italy, and a must-visit for pizza obsessives of all stripes. Sure, there are other amazing regional styles, like Detroit squares, New England bar pies, Chicago deep-dish, and New Haven-style, among others. But New York City pizza hits different. New York Style baked in a coal-fired oven? Now we're talking.
Perhaps the most iconic style of pizza outside of the country where pizza originated is the New York-style slice. Authentic NYC pizza is a large slice served hot on a disposable plate, crisp yet tender enough to fold with one hand and wolfed down tip-first (preferably whilst standing or walking). It is delicious, functional, and goes by many names. Depending on where in NYC you are, you have to ask the pizza shop for a "regular,"
Oakland and San Francisco are connected by a small body of water and a bridge. But that's about all the two Bay Area cities have in common, and longtime residents will tell you Oakland pride runs deep. And on top of giving the world Zendaya and the word hyphy, Oakland is also an incredible place to eat. The largest city in the East Bay is also one of the most diverse in the country-and that's reflected in the diversity of its restaurants.