Greek pizza
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Greek pizza can refer to either of two styles of pizza.
One usage refers to a pizza with typically Greek ingredients as toppings: feta cheese, gyros, Kalamata olives, spinach and the like.
The other usage refers to the pizza crust rather than its toppings. Greek pizza (in opposition to Italian pizza) is baked in a pan, instead of directly on the bricks of the pizza oven, and has a thick, chewy crust that is typically quite oily. This style of pizza is referred to as "Greek pizza" even when it has non-Greek toppings, since it is typical of pizzerias owned by Greek immigrants (many of which typically sell Greek specialties such as Greek salads and gyros). This usage may be specific to New England cuisine.
