Pizza Land Explained
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. Fred passed ownership to his adopted son, Tony Di Piazza. 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]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos': Pizzaland from 'The Sopranos' opening sequence. Cross, Heather, About.com Guide. dead. About.com New York City Travel. 8 April 2014. 8 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140408214313/http://gonyc.about.com/od/photogalleries/ss/Filming-Locations-From-The-Sopranos.htm.
- Web site: tv.com. 'Law & Order': Marathon; episode 10.6. 27 June 2012. 13 July 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120713004929/http://www.tv.com/shows/law-order/marathon-9704/. dead.
- Web site: Pizzaland: The Pizza Place in the 'Sopranos' Opening Credits. slice.seriouseats.com. May 14, 2010. June 27, 2012. Solares, Nick . https://web.archive.org/web/20100517031927/http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/pizzaland-the-pizza-place-in-the-sopranos-opening-credits-north-arlington-nj.html. May 17, 2010. dead.
- Web site: New owner puts 'Sopranos'-famous Pizza Land back on the map in North Arlington. www.nj.com. March 29, 2012. March 29, 2012. Rosenblum, Dan.
