Long Island Residents Take Aim at Philly's Pizza Pride: A Heated Debate Erupts In a bold statement that's sparking controversy, Louis Cretella, co-owner of Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, has claimed that New York, not Philadelphia, is the true king of pizza. The comment has ignited a fiery debate among pizza enthusiasts, with some defending the City of Brotherly Love's beloved cheesesteaks and soft pretzels, while others are rallying behind Cretella's assertion that New York-style pizza reigns supreme. As the Great Pizza Debate rages on, it's clear that opinions are sharply divided - but what sets New York and Philadelphia's pizza scenes apart, and can one truly claim to be the best?
"Philly needs to understand, New York is the king,” said Louis Cretella, the co-owner of Dario’s Pizza in West Hempstead.
