From woodfired Napoletana pies that cook in 90 seconds to thick Detroit-style and cracker-thin tavern pizzas, in this episode of “Eat Like a Local” host Chris Shepherd dishes on some of the best versions of all types of pizza in Houston.

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Since opening its doors in 2015, Pizaro’s Pizza in Montrose has been a Houston staple for authentic Neapolitan pies.

Imagine bite-sized pearls bursting with bold, smoky pepperoni flavor, designed for a fun dipping and dunking experience. Would you try it?

On Tuesday, November 5th, several area businesses are offering freebies on Election Day.

Chef Daniele Uditi of Pizzana grew up Naples, Italy after making his way to the U.S., his talents in the kitchen quickly turned the heads of celebrities and business owners. We'll chat about why he's in town, what makes his pizza different from others, and the decades-old sourdough starter he still uses today.

Pizza is not one slice fits all. We’re not just talking about customizing toppings. Several Houston restaurants are standing out for the techniques they use to craft the perfect cheesy pies.

Nearly 20 years ago Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded Sprinkles Cupcakes. Today, the company has sold more than 200 million cupcakes worldwide at more than 20 locations and 30 cupcake ATMs. Candace has also published several books, produced and appeared on multiple TV shows, and she co-founded Pizzana, an award-winning pizzeria chain that just opened in Houston. Watch her full interview with Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera.

The legacy continues to rise for Hajjar. He owns Fuzzy’s Pizza store on Mason Road in Katy. He’s preparing to help the community in a big way ahead of the arctic blast.

Where does a James Beard award-winning chef like to eat on his days off? Chris Shepherd takes us to two of his favorites on "Eat Like a Local"

What’s better than a calzone? That would be the 4-Quarter Calzony, the combination of a pizza and calzone made famous by Little Caesars.

For more than a decade, Vito’s Famous has served Philadelphia staples like hoagies, cheesesteaks and pizzas.

This week on Texas Eats: Host David Elder returns with NEW restaurants to showcase. This week, he visits League City at Bonnie’s Donuts, home of the 10-pound cinnamon roll!

Ever wanted to order a pizza as fast as three minutes? It’s now possible, thanks to a new machine that’s taking pizza delivery by storm.

Ever wanted to order a pizza as fast as three minutes? It’s now possible, thanks to a new machine that’s taking pizza delivery by storm.

Papa Johns rolled out a new menu item: Papa Bowls.

What would you do if you were able to snag a FREE large, 1-topping pizza each month for a year?

This is a great way to give back our medical community and nurses on on the front lines.

Amid restaurant closures at the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans wanting to eat out had no choice but to order in. TOP Data recorded trends in the United States, finding Little Caesars was the most ordered pizza in 24 states -- including Texas. Despite being surrounded by Little Caesars-lovers, Texas’ neighboring states had different pizza preferences, but favored Little Caesars second. TOP Data provided the top five pizza restaurants by state. Here’s how it looked in Texas:Little Caesars Papa John’s Domino’s Pizza Hut CicisWhat is your preferred pizza restaurant?

(KBJR/NBC NEWS) – The latest shortage to hit during the pandemic could impact your favorite pizza. Many meat production facilities have cut back staff to help with social distancing and costs and that’s impact pepperoni production. The shortage is causing pizza shops like Vitta Pizza in Duluth, Minnesota to look elsewhere for the product. “We normally order it through the same vendor every time. And we can’t get it through that vendor so we’ve been having to do substitute pepperoni through different vendors,” says assistant manager Emily Rae.

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey – Looks like squirrels are getting smarter and a little more nuttier. A New Jersey woman was hoping to enjoy her pizza, only to find out that a squirrel got its hands on a slice or two of the pie. The pizza box was left on the porch via contactless delivery from GrubHub, when moments later the hungry squirrel walked over and gnawed a hole onto the box, pulling about two slices out. The woman ran out to find the squirrel with the pizza, yelling at her husband, “That squirrel stole our pizza!”. Fortunately, she was able to get a refund for her delivery from GrubHub, where she ordered the pizza from, according to the New York Post.

It sounds a bit out of the ordinary, but at one Katy restaurant, its pizza is only served in cones. Originated in Greece, the pizza cone crust concept has been making its move around the world and was brought to Florida at Conny & Connor. Houstonian Angel Garcia discovered Conny & Connor and knew it had to be introduced in Texas. The pizza cone owner describes this concoction as deliciousness. Aside from satisfying Houstonians with a delicious meal, Conny & Connor is all about giving back to the community.

This Saturday is March 14, also known as Pi Day, honoring the mathematical constant π. Blaze PizzaThis marks the sixth straight year of the company’s Pi Day celebration -- valid at most U.S. and Canada locations. You can get a $3.14 Pi Day deal with your Blaze Pizza app, according to this website. Also, new Pie Life Rewards members can be entered to win free pizza for a year -- just by downloading the Pie Life Rewards app this Saturday. Finally, new and existing Pie Life Rewards members who use the Pie Life Rewards App in-store on Pi Day will also receive $3 off their next visit.

HOUSTON – Max Marin was on a routine pizza delivery Friday night when he said he was held up at gunpoint by five men and carjacked. The thieves ordered the pizza to a vacant home and were waiting on Marin in the driveway, deputies said. Marin said he ran to a neighbor’s home and was able to call 911 but the carjackers were long gone. “Both of my jobs were delivering and she worked all the way in the Woodlands so there’s no way to commute to and from,” Marin said. Marin said he quit his delivery job at Papa’s Johns and is now searching for something closer to home.

The folks from Russo’s New York Pizzeria stopped by to show us how they’re making Valentine’s Day extra special this year.

HOUSTON – As a child, I remember walking into Antonio’s Flying Pizza for dinner with my family, and eagerly waiting to see someone toss a high flying piece of pizza dough in the air and catching it like a pro. So for National Pizza Week, we thought it’d be fun to bring our viewers along to check out one of our local favorites. Antonio’s Flying Pizza has been serving Houston fresh Italian favorites for 49 years. Antonio’s was one of the first restaurants in Houston to introduce the flying pizza show for entertainment, and they even shared a few secrets with us on the perfect toss. The Rosa family hopes to continue the tradition of exceptional, classic, heart-warming dishes for many years to come.

Celebrate National Pizza Week with the perfect pizza toss at Antonio’s Flying Pizza | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 14, 2020, 3:29 pmAntonio’s Flying Pizza near the Galleria has been serving fresh Italian favorites to Houstonians for 49 years. The Rosa family still owns and operates the restaurant, and they were also one of the first to introduce flying pizza for entertainment! Antonio and Antonella Rosa shared a few secrets to get the perfect pizza toss.

We’re celebrating National Pizza Day with the folks from Russo’s Pizza, who gave us a look at their XL sized pie a bunch of people cam feast on.

WAKE FOREST, N.C. – A family in North Carolina thought they were just making themselves some dinner, but there was something else in the oven with the frozen pizza. Amber Helm's husband Robert went to preheat their oven Monday night for what she said she thought would be an easy dinner. "The oven started smoking and I told my boys 'back up' so I can make sure a fire or anything didn't happen," Amber Helm told WRAL. The family doesn't store anything in the oven when it's not being used so they never thought to check inside before preheating, according to Helm. "I was queasy and it was creepy," Robert Helm told WRAL.