Pizza arrived in the United States with Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and evolved rapidly into an American culinary staple after World War II. As pizzerias proliferated, menus introduced 'The Works' (also known as the Deluxe, Supreme, or Garbage Pie)—featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, diced red onions, black olives, and generous mozzarella. However, customer surveys consistently showed that European salted anchovies were one of the most polarizing toppings in food history. In response, food lovers established National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day on November 12, giving families and colleagues an undisputed crowd-pleasing mandate to enjoy a lavishly topped pie together.
Pizza arrived in the United States with Italian immigrants in the late 19th century and evolved rapidly into an American culinary staple after World War II. As pizzerias proliferated, menus introduced 'The Works' (also known as the Deluxe, Supreme, or Garbage Pie)—featuring Italian sausage, pepperoni, sliced mushrooms, green bell peppers, diced red onions, black olives, and generous mozzarella. However, customer surveys consistently showed that European salted anchovies were one of the most polarizing toppings in food history. In response, food lovers established National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day on November 12, giving families and colleagues an undisputed crowd-pleasing mandate to enjoy a lavishly topped pie together.
