The Pizza Sola Blog

In searching the web for some great Steelers’ pizza-party tips, Pizza Sola stumbled upon this photo of a Steelers pizza.

This particular pie is tomato sauce, mozzarella and goat cheese with  yellow bell peppers, roasted red peppers, and olives making up the logo.

This super-creative member of Steeler Nation showed us that, with enough imagination, it is possible to make a truly Steelerworthy pizza.

So, we want to know: what would you define as the ultimate Steeler pizza? Or, have you ever made a Steeler pizza like this? If so, please share!

~~ Ashley Boynes-Shuck

We all enjoy a good slice of pizza now and then. But, did you know that there is some science behind the reason why?

Other than the obvious fact that it is amazingly yummy and totally delights our tastebuds (especially when it comes from Pizza Sola!) recent studies have found that comfort foods like pizza actually cause a positive chemical reaction in our body! According to Psychology Today and CNN, studies have confirmed what we already know — that comfort food – specifically pizza – not only makes us feel better, but also shows that that these kinds of foods change us even on a biological level.

Just think – now you can satisfy those late-night cravings without guilt — after all, you now know that it’s just that simple — we’re hard-wired to enjoy pizza!

~~ Ashley Boynes-Shuck

“Aww yeah, pizza yeah!”

“It’s pizza tiiiiiime….”

The cast of MTV’s wildly popular TV show, Jersey Shore, is in Italy this season … and working in none other than an Italian pizza shop!

We’re not sure that we would necessarily trust Snooki to make us our pizza, but,  Pauly D claims he’d be good at spinning pizza – after all, he IS a DJ. (And, he was in Pittsburgh this past weekend – Pauly D, next time you’re in town, we invite you to Pizza Sola for pizza that is BPE…..Best Pizza Ever!)

So, the “Situation” is this – we are thinking that our New York pizza would be best for the Jersey Shore cast (after all, some of them are actually from NY and not NJ!) however, many of them have Sicilian roots, so, Pauly D, are you listening? Try our Sicilian pizza. Or, how about a pizza topped with “meatballs” since that’s what Snooki and Deena call themselves?

As for all of you Jersey Shore fans from the ‘Burgh, we want to know what kind of Pizza Sola you enjoy for your Jersey Shore viewing parties. Why not munch on some pizza as you watch the cast make pizza….and many, many gloriously bad choices?

It’s a good time – Pizza Sola!

Pssst…. PS: If you were to make an ultimate “Jersey Shore” kind of pizza, what would YOU put on it? Leave a Comment and let us know!

Check out this pic of Jenni “J Woww” making pizza in Italy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~~ Ashley Boynes-Shuck

As the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises” has taken to the streets of Pittsburgh to film, converting our city into Gotham, Pizza Sola was left wondering …. What kind of pizza would Batman like?

 

Some reports state that Batman’s favorite food is nachos – so would he enjoy a cheesy slice with a touch of jalapeño?

 

Or, how about our Vendetta pizza? That sure seems appropriate given the history of The Caped Crusader.

 

We’re guessing that Catwoman would opt for one of our leaner choices like our vegan pie to keep her fab figure for that skintight black catsuit!

 

We asked in the past about your favorite Pizza and Movie pairings – so which pie would you choose for a Batman movie marathon?

 

– Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Summer’s in full swing in Pittsburgh: PNC Park is packed with people for Pirate games (finally), different venues around the city are filled nightly with the noise of summer concerts and IT IS HOT OUTSIDE.  Luckily, Pizza Sola has a few menu items that are perfect for these hot summer nights.

Pizzas light on toppings like our Bianca pizza and Margherita pizza are great for those dog days, while the Hawaiian or Fire Island white pizzas can provide a flavor kick appropriate for the summer months.

Pie is a staple of any American summer, and at Pizza Sola you can choose from Dutch Cherry, Dutch Blueberry or Caramel Apple for dessert.  We also offer the always delectable Smore pie made with Nutella, graham crackers and marshmallows.  It’s like making smores by the campfire, except without the camp or the fire. Or the stick. Or the mess. And in a pizza place.  It has very little in common with making smores by the campfire, but at least it tastes the same, or dare I say, better.

Along with these ideal summer menu items, each Pizza Sola offers a wide variety of drinks to quench your thirst (the Ginger Beer is awesome!) and the Oakland location offers a bar to quench your legally of-age thirst.  Stop by Pizza Sola today (or tomorrow, we don’t want to rush you) and let us know what’s YOUR favorite thing to have during Summertime Pizzatime!

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