Controversy over Hawaiian Pizza in British Pizzeria

england - A pizzeria owner in England expresses disgust towards customers ordering Hawaiian pizza while a new pizza ranking shakes up the culinary world.

A pizzeria in England has sparked controversy by charging a hefty sum for Hawaiian pizza orders, due to the owner's strong aversion towards the tropical topping. Owner Stanley Tucci, a recipient of multiple culinary awards, finds the mere request for pineapple on pizza repulsive, as reported in The Times. Online orders for the controversial pizza come with a price tag of 100 pounds, accompanied by a sarcastic suggestion to splurge on champagne as well.

The Hawaiian pizza, originally hailing from Canada and not the fiftieth American state as commonly misconceived, was reportedly invented by Greek immigrant Sam Panopoulos in 1962. Despite the disdain towards this fruity topping, the traditional Margherita pizza reigns as the favorite among major delivery companies in the country, followed closely by meaty options like Salami or Pepperoni. The rising popularity of the 'hot chicken pizza' proves that the world of pizza toppings is diverse and not strictly Italian.

Interestingly, even Italians themselves seem to be warming up to the idea of Hawaiian pizza. Gino Sorbillo, a renowned pizzaiolo in Naples, introduced the controversial pizza variant to his menu a year ago, inviting skeptics to taste before passing judgment. While some consider it a culinary crime, others have embraced it with enthusiasm.

In a surprising turn of events, the title of the best pizza in the world does not go to an Italian establishment but to Una Pizza Napoletana in New York, according to the organizers of the 50 Top Pizza World 2024 list. Diego Vitagliano from Naples claims the second spot, followed by a restaurant in Tokyo. Notably, a pizzeria from Amsterdam, nNea on Bilderdijkstraat, secured the 47th spot on the list, a significant achievement for the Netherlands.

The 50 Top Pizza World 2024 ranking is the result of anonymous inspectors visiting numerous pizzerias worldwide over the past year. Criteria for evaluation include a focus on customer well-being, starting with the quality of the final product, as emphasized by the organizing body, 50 Top, in a recent press release.