The History of New Haven-Style Pizza

The History of New Haven-Style Pizza

From Trivia Tracks With Pryce Robertson by Doc Bryce Productions

June 8, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

This episode explores the origins and significance of New Haven-style pizza, a unique culinary tradition from the 1920s.

Created in the 1920s, New Haven-style pizza, known locally as "apizza" (pronounced ah-beetz), has earned a reputation as some of the best pizza in the U.S.

People in this episode

Host: Pryce Robertson

Topics covered

  • pizza
  • New Haven
  • food history
  • cuisine
  • U.S. food culture

Keywords

  • New Haven-style pizza
  • apizza
  • food history
  • pizza culture
  • U.S. cuisine

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: New Haven-style pizza

Places: New Haven

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