So long, pizza war? NY icons Juliana's & Patsy's pizzerias hit S. Florida, bringing shared history & coal-fired pies
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Patsy's Pizzeria and Juliana's Pizza, both legacies of famed Italian pizza lineage, have opened new restaurants in Palm Beach County, Florida. The 92-year-old Patsy's launched its Boca Raton location in early May, while Juliana's plans to debut around Labor Day. Historically rivals, both pizzerias now assert a cooperative relationship, acknowledging differences in their pizza styles. This new chapter reflects a community spirit rather than competition, as their flavors and textures stand apart while aiming to charm local diners.
The 92-year-old Patsy's Pizzeria recently opened in Boca Raton, just as Juliana's Pizza prepares to launch nearby, marking a new chapter in their storied rivalry.
Both pizzerias, while having a history of competition, now express a friendly relationship as they enter the Palm Beach County market with their outposts.
As co-owners of both pizzerias acknowledge, their recipes and styles are different enough that they don’t feel the need to engage in rivalry anymore.
Despite their historic pizza feud, the pizzerias have embraced a more amicable path as they seek to capture the attention of diners in Florida.
Read at Sun Sentinel
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