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‘Pizza Capital of the US': Connecticut's welcome to drivers may irk NY, NJ residents
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Posted on 09/06/2024 12:22:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Connecticut has a new way to welcome drivers as they enter the state — which may elicit strong reactions from other parts of the tri-state.

The new "Welcome to Connecticut" signs are meant to highlight aspects of the state that are near and dear to Nutmeggers, but also may get some passionate responses from New York and New Jersey residents.

A sign reading "Welcome to Connecticut, Home of the Pizza Capital of the United States" has been placed on I-95 and I-84 entering Connecticut from New York.

“These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut special,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a release. “We want everyone entering our state to immediately feel proud of what we do well here, whether it’s making the nation’s best pizza, world class meals, national championships, or the most complex machines in the world. Each sign is an invitation to experience all that we have to offer as one of the best states to live, work, and play.”

Needless to say, the proclamations did not go over well with at least one of Gov. Lamont's counterparts. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy responded on X, replying to Lamont's announcement tweet by saying "You're not even the pizza capital of the tri-state area."

You’re not even the pizza capital of the tri-state area. https://t.co/Ve0LiExEAW

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) September 4, 2024 Murphy continued his tongue-in-cheek criticism of the self-anointed title, saying Thursday on X "We’re from the pizza capital of the world, and you’re not. Especially you, Connecticut."

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"Welcome to Connecticut, Home of the Basketball Capital of the World" will now greet drivers on I-91, I-84, and I-395 entering Connecticut from Massachusetts.

Along the shoreline, drivers entering Connecticut from Rhode Island will now see a sign reading "Welcome to Connecticut, Home of the Submarine Capital of the World."

Drivers entering Connecticut from Rhode Island will be greeted by a sign reading "Welcome to Connecticut, Stop for a bite in the Foodie Capital of New England."

“These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut special,” Governor Lamont said. “We want everyone entering our state to immediately feel proud of what we do well here, whether it’s making the nation’s best pizza, world class meals, national championships, or the most complex machines in the world. Each sign is an invitation to experience all that we have to offer as one of the best states to live, work, and play.”


TOPICS: Food; Local News
KEYWORDS: authenticrays; connecticut; famousoriginalrays; famousrays; newyork; originalrays; pizza; rayspizza; worldfamousrays
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To: Fuzz

” Grew up mostly in CT and moved to NJ, and apizza in New Haven and surrounding areas is far superior to NJ.”

Best pizza I’ve ever had was in Willimantic at a place called Tony’s . Medium crust party style cut . People drive out of their way to savor Tony’s delicious pizza and grinders ( subs ) . Willington Pizza nearby is also excellent .


21 posted on 09/06/2024 1:46:17 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: HYPOCRACY

I haven’t seen any Kraft singles on any Old Forge pizza, nor ketchup.


22 posted on 09/06/2024 1:52:54 PM PDT by voicereason (When a bartender can join Congress and become a millionaire...there’s a problem.)
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To: voicereason

Then you haven’t gone to the authentic Pocono pizza joints.


23 posted on 09/06/2024 2:05:23 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (Brandon's pronouns: Xi/Hur)
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To: HYPOCRACY

I’m not talking about the Pocono’s, but the ones in the actual town of Old Forge. Plenty of copycats in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and surrounding area.


24 posted on 09/06/2024 2:20:05 PM PDT by voicereason (When a bartender can join Congress and become a millionaire...there’s a problem.)
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To: voicereason

You are correct. It’s Old Forge.
Connecticut pizza is made by corporate WASPs.


25 posted on 09/06/2024 2:52:47 PM PDT by oldbill
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To: nickcarraway

Pizza is one of those things that is mostly dependent on where you grew up and what kind of pizza was around.

Having a debate over it is silly. Having the state put up a sign about it is an indication that your state has too much money.


26 posted on 09/06/2024 3:18:18 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Don’t vote for anyone over 70 years old. Get rid of the geriatric politicians.)
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To: nickcarraway

Connecticut traffic out-annoys anything written on a sign.


27 posted on 09/06/2024 3:37:08 PM PDT by BillyBonebrake
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To: freebilly

I live in Texas. NYC did me in.


28 posted on 09/06/2024 5:24:54 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe! Eph. 5:11)
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To: nickcarraway

Best pizza in the world comes from New Haven,CT


29 posted on 09/06/2024 5:28:03 PM PDT by CJinVA
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To: CJinVA

👍


30 posted on 09/06/2024 5:29:58 PM PDT by Fuzz
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To: RayChuang88

Never had any better than Bronx. And I live in Texas.


31 posted on 09/06/2024 5:32:27 PM PDT by waterhill (I Believe! Eph. 5:11)
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To: allendale

We took a road trip back to my wife’s childhood town in NJ. Told the kids about the great pizza there. Arrived at our favorite pizza joint and it was packed.

It was their last night! My wife started going there 40+ years ago, and we just happened to travel the entire country to eat there on their last night.

Luckily there was/is another really good pizza joint in town.


32 posted on 09/06/2024 5:47:28 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant - Never Fearful)
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To: Jamestown1630

Jersey. NY #2


33 posted on 09/06/2024 6:34:50 PM PDT by freebilly
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To: Fuzz

Read and learn:

https://www.northjersey.com/story/food/2024/05/22/new-haven-declares-itself-pizza-capital-this-is-why-its-really-nj/73802857007/


34 posted on 09/06/2024 6:39:52 PM PDT by freebilly
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To: freebilly

lol. That wasn’t informative at all.

Nothing to learn there but that politicians like to pump up their state.


35 posted on 09/06/2024 6:50:12 PM PDT by Fuzz
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To: freebilly

I grew up in a little city in Maryland, just on a border of DC; and one year a carryout opened in the really cheap part of the neighborhood. I assume the folks who ran it were Italian, and it was the first time I’d ever had Pizza or Italian meatballs. (This would have been the late 1950s or very early 1960s.)

They are still the best I’ve ever had.


36 posted on 09/06/2024 8:22:10 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Dilbert San Diego
Actually, Chicagoans prefer what's known as tavern pizza, which more or less started in the south side of Chicago in the 1940's, about the same time deep-dish pizza started to be popular in central Chicago. Tavern pizza is much more akin to the New York style original, though the crust is thinner and crispier.
37 posted on 09/09/2024 6:21:08 AM PDT by RayChuang88 (.FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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