"In order to make it onto our list, we started by looking for spots that were highly-rated and widely recommended by customers, but there are a lot of those places to be honest. Consequently, we also looked for places that get seriously creative with its pies while still offering all the old-school tradition - like a delicious crust appropriate to the style in question - that people have come to expect."
"Consequently, we also looked for places that get seriously creative with its pies while still offering all the old-school tradition - like a delicious crust appropriate to the style in question - that people have come to expect. Additionally, we looked for a commitment to local sourcing, establishments with chefs and founders who studied with Italian masters, and considered overall longevity."
Selection required setting clear guidelines to evaluate pizza places across states. Criteria emphasized high customer ratings and wide recommendations alongside creativity in pies balanced with old-school tradition and appropriate crust for each style. Additional priorities included local sourcing, chefs and founders trained with Italian masters, and demonstrated longevity. Awards from national and international pizza competitions were factored into evaluations. Commitment to bettering local communities also contributed to a place's standing. The combined focus on quality, authenticity, innovation, provenance, recognition, and community impact guided the final choices.
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