Cleveland Pizza Week Begins March 9th
Saturday, February 21st, 2009“So what is with this Cleveland Pizza Week?” That is the question that I have been hearing quite a bit during the past few days. Here’s the deal: it was created just for fun…but it is gaining momentum.
Two years ago several friends of mine decided to dedicated an entire week around one food. That food was tacos and the week was a blast. We visited five unique restaurants/bars, sampled their tacos, enjoyed the company of friends, and learned (or re-learned) new neighborhoods in Cleveland. The week was a success based on any measurement. Last year we we applied the same concept to mac n cheese. Mac n cheese week was also a success and exposed us to several new locations that had only been open for a few months or so BUT served great mac n cheese.
This year it was decided that we would focus our appetite towards pizza. Pizza is economical, healthy (in moderation), and in abundance in Cleveland. While Cleveland does not have the stereotypical “deep dish” pizzas of Chicago, we still hold our own with mom and pop places that have been going for years, or even generations. We all have our favorites and most of us are not afraid to share that information. This is why the first Cleveland Pizza Week is here!
This “project” is relying on a very small team of dedicated Clevelanders to grow, promote, and direct the movment towards its launch on March 9th. We are relying on social media to get the word out and all of the efforts will be highlighted during Cleveland Pizza Week. Specials will be shared (one local chain has already indicated an interest), favorites will be discussed and debated, and everyone will have a good time.
Success is simple: during the week of March 9th, every Clevelander pulls together a small group of family or friends and visits their favorite pizza place for lunch or dinner. That’s it! Our only goal is to expose Clevelanders to the pizza options in town and to inspire a little conversation when we could all use a break from reality.
So, enjoy pizza during the week of March 9th, spend some time with family and friends, and visit www.clevelandpizzaweek.com to share your comments and stories!
BTW, you can follow Cleveland Pizza Week to receive the latest news by visiting Twitter or Facebook.
Spread the word and forward over any suggestions on in what ways we can make Cleveland Pizza Week a true success!