Food & Wine Ranks CT 2nd Best Pizza State

Connecticut is getting recognition for being a great state for pizza.

Food & Wine magazine has ranked Connecticut the second-best state for pizza, right between New Jersey, which is ranked first, and before New York, which is ranked third.

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Of course, New Haven gets special mention.

The magazine says New Haven has been “one of America's most important pizza cities for as long as there has been pizza in America.”

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, Sally's Apizza, Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven, Roseland Apizza in Derby, Colony Grill in Stamford, and Nana's Bakery & Pizza in Mystic all get a special mention.

Connecticut also ranked ahead of Illinois, home of the famous Chicago deep dish pizza.

What's your favorite place for pizza in Connecticut.