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of cornmeal, which results in a crispy, thin
crust. This recipe and method of making
pizza is common among many Windsor
pizzerias, and it has a long history. The recipe
purportedly originates with one of Windsor's
oldest and most popular restaurants, Volcano
Pizzeria, which was opened in 1957 under
Frank Gualtieri and Eugenio Manza.
The tradition of Windsor-style pizza is
thriving. Why is this? Joe said Windsorites
are very discriminating pizza eaters (going so
far as to call themselves pizza connoisseurs)
that value a good-quality pizza. Par-cooked
frozen Windsor pizzas have been shipped all
over North America. When we spoke, Joe
was in the process of shipping a pizza to
British Columbia.
Windsorites can choose a number of
independent Windsor-style pizzerias.
Everyone has their favourite and "the best"
is a hotly debated issue. Next time you are
passing through Windsor, make sure you
stop and enjoy a Windsor-style pizza – part
of Ontario's culinary heritage.
Erin Semande was raised on Windsor-style pizza
and now works at the Ontario Heritage Trust as
the Provincial Heritage Registrar.
Photo:
Joe
Ciaravino
Photo:
Museum
Windsor
