I'm a born and bred New Yorker, but I prefer Philadelphia's tomato pie to a New York slice — sorry - Insider

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• On a trip to Philadelphia, I tried the tomato pie, which is a rectangular pizza without cheese. 
• The massive tomato pie had a flavorful sauce and a thick, crunchy bread-like crust. 
• Although I will always love a New York slice, I now prefer the delicious tomato pie from Philly. 
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When I was younger, every Friday was pizza night in my New York Italian household. That means at a young age, I was taught that New York has the best pizza, hands down.

"It's something about the New York water," I can remember my dad saying.

Now that I'm older and living in Brooklyn, I'm surrounded by countless pizzerias serving specialty slices, Sicilian pies, and margarita pizzas. Until recently, I would have said nothing beats grabbing a quick slice from a local pizzeria in my neighborhood for an easy snack or dinner. 

However, on a recent weekend trip to Philadelphia, I tried the city's famous tomato pie and it called into question all my strongly held beliefs on pizza. 

Keep reading to find out why I ultimately found a tomato pie better than New York pizza. 

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March 15, 2021 at 09:40PM
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I'm a born and bred New Yorker, but I prefer Philadelphia's tomato pie to a New York slice — sorry - Insider

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