Your pizza obsession just got a new world champion
Okay, so picture this—you're at North Market, maybe grabbing some noodles or a Jeni's scoop, and you're thinking you know good pizza, right? You've had the classic New York slices, maybe even some Chicago deep dish (chale, don't get me started on that debate). But what if I told you the 25th best cheese pizza *in the world* isn't in Naples, or Brooklyn, or even somewhere in the Short North? It's in Chillicothe, Ohio. That's right, Lievita, a small spot down the road, just got recognized at the International Pizza Expo World Pizza Challenge. Eii, that's wild!
Here's what nobody's telling you: this isn't just about a pie. This is a massive win for Ohio's culinary scene, which honestly, doesn't always get the respect it deserves. We're often overlooked, but Columbus has places like The Thurmanator at Thurman's Cafe, the incredible Somali and Ethiopian food along Cleveland Avenue and Morse Road, and now a world-class pizza joint a short drive away. It just goes to show you that innovation and quality can pop up anywhere, not just the big coastal cities.
What This Means for Columbus:
* **Road Trip Alert:** You know you're gonna want to check this out. It’s an easy drive south from Columbus. * **Local Pride:** It’s another feather in the cap for Ohio, proving we're more than just cornfields and Buckeyes (though we love our Buckeyes, you know that!). * **Foodie Destination:** This puts another spot on the map for food tourists looking for unique, top-tier eats outside the usual suspects.
Seriously, if you're like me and you appreciate good food, you're already planning your trip. This isn't just good for Chillicothe; it’s good for all of us here in central Ohio who are tired of being underestimated. We're not a flyover; we're the destination they haven't found yet.
C-Bus on the wire — we're just getting started.
Chale, the crew on the morning show are definitely arguing about pineapple on pizza after this one — catch it live at mornings.live.