Pizza Land

For the former UK pizzeria chain, see Pizzaland.
Pizza Land
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurants, Food Delivery
Founded1965; 59 years ago (1965)
HeadquartersNorth Arlington, New Jersey, United States
ProductsPizza
OwnerEddie Twdroos

Pizza Land, spelled Pizzaland on its front sign and in press accounts, and as two words on a separate sign, is an American pizzeria at 260 Belleville Turnpike in North Arlington, New Jersey, which features in the opening credits of The Sopranos.[1] In Law & Order episode 10.6, "Marathon" (1999), a pizza box from the restaurant was used by a suspect to transport and conceal firearms.[2]

The pizzeria was opened in 1965 by Italian immigrant Pietro DiPiazza. It was taken over by Pietro’s younger brother, Fred Di Piazza.[3] Fred passed ownership to his adopted son, Tony Di Piazza.[citation needed] Around 2005, Al Pawlowicz purchased the restaurant.[3] Following Pawlowicz’s death in 2010, the shop was closed for a year before being purchased by Eddie Twdroos.[4]

References

  1. ^ Cross, Heather, About.com Guide. "Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos': Pizzaland from 'The Sopranos' opening sequence". About.com New York City Travel. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "'Law & Order': Marathon; episode 10.6". tv.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b Solares, Nick (14 May 2010). "Pizzaland: The Pizza Place in the 'Sopranos' Opening Credits". slice.seriouseats.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  4. ^ Rosenblum, Dan (29 March 2012). "New owner puts 'Sopranos'-famous Pizza Land back on the map in North Arlington". www.nj.com. Retrieved 29 March 2012.

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