"New York's passion for pizza may only be rivaled by Italy's, so it's no small feat when Italian judges rank an Upstate shop among the best on the planet. Jay's Artisan Pizzeria in Kenmore, just north of Buffalo, has landed on the Guide to the 50 Best Pizzerias in the World for the fourth straight year. This year, Jay's broke into the top 15, earning the No. 14 spot. The annual list, published in Italy by 50 Top Pizza, features heavyweights from pizza capitals such as Naples, Barcelona, Rome and New York City."
"Pizza mastermind and Jay's owner Joe Powers is just 26 years old. Powers started working at Jay's part time in college. In 2019, he traveled to Naples, Italy, to study Neapolitan pizza in its birthplace. When he returned, the then-owner handed him the keys to the shop. At just 22, Powers took over and has continued to build Jay's into one of the world's top pizzerias. Judges praised Jay's as a cornerstone of Buffalo's pizza scene, highlighting its two signature styles: Neapolitan pies served whole on trays and thick, crispy Detroit-style pizzas designed for takeout."
Jay's Artisan Pizzeria in Kenmore, New York, earned No. 14 on the 50 Top Pizza Guide and No. 4 among U.S. pizzerias. The shop climbed rapidly from No. 71 in 2022 to the top 15 through consistent quality, online-only ordering, and menu innovation. Owner Joe Powers, 26, trained in Naples and took over the shop at 22. Judges highlighted two signature styles: whole Neapolitan trays and thick, crispy Detroit-style pizzas for takeout, and noted use of imported cheeses, local vegetables, and creative toppings like 'Nduja and the Hot Cherry Pepper Detroit. Enthusiastic customer reviews underscore wide acclaim.
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