CNN says the best pizza in the world isn't Italian. It's from London.

CNN published an article with a title designed to generate controversy: "London pizza is now a thing — and some say it's the best in the world" In Portuguese, "London pizza is a reality, and some say it's the best in the world." The text was reproduced by the portal. La Repubblica and quickly proved the ire of the Italians.

The central thesis is that London is experiencing a silent revolution in the world of pizza, to the point of being considered the new global benchmark, ahead of Naples, Rome, and New York.

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What is London Pizza?

London pizza is not presented as an imitation of Neapolitan pizza. CNN describes it as a category of its own, blending elements from distinct traditions: high-quality ingredients typical of... Pizza...such as select tomatoes, premium mozzarella, and specialty flours. The wider, thinner structure of New York-style pizza, and the pronounced crust and long fermentation inspired by New Haven styles and Roman tradition.

The result is pizza without rigid rules, with a creative approach to toppings, reflecting the multicultural character of the British capital. One of the phenomena cited by CNN is the alliance between artisan pizzerias and historic London pubs, which have begun to include quality pizza on their menus.

British food influencers Del Guercio and Delany, quoted in the article, were full of praise: for them, London pizza surpasses all others.

Italy and CNN: a complicated relationship.

This is not the first time the American network has provoked Italy with an article about gastronomy. In recent years, CNN has published articles about Italian tourist destinations and typical dishes that frequently generate reactions in the country's media, including a controversial article that associated Puglia with the mafia.

As usual, the new article has divided opinions: some see it as calculated journalistic provocation aimed at generating clicks, while others interpret the phenomenon as a real sign of transformation in the international gastronomic scene.

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