Connecticut says it's the pizza capital of the U.S. We think not

Connecticut, we have a problem.

According to a story from NBC, a new sign on I-95 and I-84 between New York and the Constitution State declares Connecticut the "home of the pizza capital of the United States."

It is one of several new sign proclamations; others declare the state to be "home of the basketball capital," "home of the submarine capital" and "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,” NBC quoted Gov. Ned Lamont as saying in a news 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."

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The "pizza capital" they are referring to is New Haven, where thin-crusted, coal-fired pies known as "apizza" have made restaurants like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Sally's Apizza famous among pizza-seeking road-trippers.

In May, Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro declared the city to be the pizza capital of the United States from the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Her proclamation followed Lamont naming New Haven "the Pizza Capital of America" on Feb. 9 — National Pizza Day — according to Newsweek.

But one kind of pizza does not a pizza capital make.

As you might expect, the online comments came fast and furious when the network's "Today" show shared the story.

"They do know that sign won't be there by the end of the month right? Someone will steal it," wrote one commenter I can only assume is from New Jersey.

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"Connecticut"? That's a weird way of spelling "New York," reads another.

"…that’s probably the last thing we think of when entering Connecticut, but if you say so!" wrote one social media user who was reading my mind.

"No matter how you try to slice it, Connecticut is definitely not the pizza capital. Nice try," wrote another commenter.

And finally, "NJ has the best pizza hands down. New Yorkers know it, Philadelphians know it."

Comments like these make me feel a little less biased. We have truly excellent pizza at the Shore and across the Garden State, from Neapolitan, Sicilian and Roman styles to thin crust, sourdough and Detroit and everything in between.

So I'm sorry, Connecticut, but you got this one wrong — and you may want to keep an eye on that sign.

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Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to sgriesemer@gannettnj.com , follow on Instagram at Jersey Shore Eats and subscribe to our Jersey Shore Eats newsletter .

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