Today it's hard to imagine the United States without pizza. It's the ultimate comfort food, the first takeaway choice, the party starter, and overall a delicious treat. Along with hot dogs and hamburgers, pizza is among the most beloved eats in America. We have Italian immigrants from sunny Naples to thank for bringing this dish to the US.

One of them, Gennaro Lombardi, founded America's first pizzeria in 1905 in New York City. A tiny spot on Spring Street in the Little Italy neighborhood, Lombardi's became a food staple of the city and a testament to the rich culture of pizza making.