There are things in America that you can find no matter where you are. The kindness of strangers. A building with Donald Trump's name on it. Good pizza.
We like to think that somewhere, in each state, there's a truly sublime pie, and to prove that point, we've crunched the numbers (and the crusts) and come up with a definitive list of the best pizzerias in every corner of this great nation.
We've already told you where you can find some truly superlative pies in the ol' US of A, but let's be honest: certain regions get a little more attention than others (we're looking at you, North Dakota).
So now, we're opening up the playing field (to South Dakota... and everyone else). These are the best pizzerias in every state in America.
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Alabama
When John Hall moved back to his hometown of Birmingham, he brought with him experience on the line at Manhattan’s Gramercy Tavern, Per Se, and Momofuku, and, most importantly, the cred of operating an illegal pizza pop-up out of his NYC apartment. With two handmade brick ovens, crusts that took six months to perfect, and a bevy of house-made toppings, like sausage -- plus a brewery next door supplying the booze -- Hall’s spot is revolutionizing pizza in Bama’s largest city.
Birmingham
Alaska
Stunt pizzas can be a red flag, and Moose’s Tooth has them in spades. And shrimp. And salmon. And bratwurst. But here’s the thing: the stunts are as good as the mainstays, served up on a choice of thick or thin crust (get thick: it’s cold outside) and paired up with house-made beer and sarsaparilla. The pies would make even Bill Seward’s harshest critics reconsider the wealth of the Alaska Purchase.
Anchorage
Arizona
This wasn’t even close. Chris Bianco’s legendary place, which arguably started the artisanal pizza trend, is the best pizza in AZ by several miles and has been for 25 years.
Phoenix
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