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]
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Restaurants, Food Delivery |
Founded | 1965 |
Headquarters | North Arlington, New Jersey, United States |
Products | Pizza |
Owner | Eddie Twdroos |
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
edit- ^ 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.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Law & Order': Marathon; episode 10.6". tv.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.