"If New York-style pizza is classic rock, Neapolitan is the jazz of the pizza world."
"Even though the style is supposedly governed by a strict set of , plenty of pizzaiolos improvise and color just outside the lines."
"At the top spot on this guide, for example, the edge rises high above the stipulated two-centimeter maximum, like a bowl around the wet center."
"Another place leans into a crisper Tokyo-style crust."
New York-style pizza is likened to classic rock while Neapolitan is likened to jazz, emphasizing improvisation within tradition. The Neapolitan style is nominally governed by strict rules, yet many pizzaiolos intentionally deviate, adding individual flair. Some pizzerias produce edges that far exceed the two-centimeter guideline, forming bowl-like corniciones around wet centers. Other shops prioritize a crisper, Tokyo-influenced crust instead of the softer Neapolitan chew. Those subtle stylistic differences create challenges for direct comparisons across shops, leading to a ranking that includes both authentic Neapolitan and Neapolitan-inspired pizzas in New York City.
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