Ah, the calzone. A delicious golden crusted pocket filled with pizza toppings of your choice. You’ve likely enjoyed one at some point, but do you know their story?
What is a calzone?
The calzone is an ingredient-filled oven bread that is in the shape of a half moon and resembles a folded pizza. Traditionally they are stuffed with different cheeses, including ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan, and also filled with different meats and pizza toppings.
Where did the calzone come from?
Like the pizza, the calzone also originated in Naples. Translated as “pants-legs,” the calzone is sort of a walk-around pizza that could be easily carried around and eaten without a fork.
Calzone or pizza slice?
It’s a tough decision choosing between a calzone and a pizza slice, as they both have their own distinct advantages. You could take a hint from the literal meaning of calzone, “pants-legs,” and opt for a less-messy calzone if you’re going to be walking around eating.
There you have it — all that you needed to know about calzones. Stop in and have one soon!