Virginians Have Loved This Irresistible Local Pizza Chain For More Than 40 Years
By Beth|Published July 17, 2018
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A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Charlottesville. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
Virginia has enjoyed a longstanding love affair with pizza. For proof of this, look no further than the irresistible local pizza chain known as Benny’s Pizza. With its unique beginnings, this pizza joint has won over the heart of anyone who’s stopped by for a huge slice of wood-fired pizza. There are now 17 locations of this delightful pizza joint, and 14 of them are right here in Virginia. Here’s more on the iconic Benny’s Pizza:
The massive, iconic pizzas Virginians have come to love all started when a man named Bendito was born in Italy and trained under the finest Italian chefs in Brooklyn.
Fast forward a few decades and the legend of Benny's lives on throughout Virginia. Residents and visitors alike line up for this local chain's 28-inch pies.
Those looking for a real challenge are invited to try the in-house food challenge, which entails consuming not just a slice but an ENTIRE 28-inch pizza weighing in at eight pounds.
The prize for those who can finish the pie by themselves in under an hour is $500. As you can imagine, a challenge this big is not for the faint of heart!
Benny's Pizza goes by many names depending on the location. For example, you'll find Benny Deluca's in Charlottesville, Benny Adelina's in Smith Mountain Lake, Benny Meleto's in Winchester, and several more. Rest assured, though, it's all the same delicious pie!
Have you visited Benny’s before? What’s your favorite thing on the menu? For more information about Benny’s and directions to any of the locations, be sure to visit their website here.
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