News Summary
Memphis is hosting a unique pizza-themed challenge in conjunction with March Madness, featuring 32 local pizza restaurants competing for the title of best pizza. Voting opens at 5 a.m. on March 17, and locals can support their favorites through to the final rounds. This fun event aims to celebrate local culinary talent and engage the community in a delicious competition. Pizza lovers, gear up to cast your votes and enjoy the best of what Memphis pizza has to offer!
March Madness Comes to Memphis: It’s Time to Find the Best Pizza!
Memphis is revving up for a thrilling showdown, but this time, it’s not about basketballโitโs all about pizza! In a delicious twist on the traditional March Madness, the city is gearing up for a pizza-themed bracket that aims to crown the best pizza restaurant in town. With a mouthwatering roster of contenders, this friendly competition has the entire area buzzing!
Whatโs Cooking?
So, how does it all work? The bracket includes a total of 32 local pizza restaurants spanning the Memphis area, and theyโve been carefully selected to represent the regionโs finest. This includes not only beloved Italian hotspots and great pizza chains based in Memphis but also some suburban favorites. But donโt expect to see any non-pizza or non-Italian shops in the mix. The competition is strictly for those who specialize in that cheesy goodness!
Round One Voting Kicks Off!
The fun kicks off at the bright and early hour of 5 a.m. on Monday, March 17, when voting for the first round officially begins. Donโt forgetโthese matchups were generated at random, so every restaurant has a shot at tasting victory! Itโs a battle thatโs destined to keep your taste buds excited as you pick your favorites.
And mark your calendars because voting closes at noon on Thursday, March 20, giving you plenty of time to weigh your options. You can even cast your vote up to once per hour, so feel free to check back often and keep supporting your top picks as they make their way through the brackets!
On to Round Two!
As we all get hyped for the amazing pizzas in the first round, keep in mind that the excitement doesnโt stop there. Following a quick break, the second round kicks off at 5 a.m. on Monday, March 24. This means that the journey to find Memphis’ ultimate pizza is just beginning!
A Celebration of Local Flavor
Here’s a fun twist: this pizza showdown coincides perfectly with National Pi Day. What better way to honor the day than by celebrating the iconic pie that we all know and love? The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on local pizza establishments across both Shelby and DeSoto counties, providing them with a well-deserved moment of recognition.
Join the Fun!
Whether you’re a pizza aficionado or just someone who loves a good slice now and then, this is your moment to participate! The power to choose Memphis’ best pizza is in your hands. Voters are encouraged to stay tuned to the bracket and make sure they don’t miss any voting deadlines.
Find Your Slice of the Action!
For those eager to dive into this cheese-laden extravaganza, the finalized bracket and voting poll will be conveniently available on the designated website and other digital platforms. So get ready to grab your friends, family, or anyone who shares your passion for pizza, and join in as Memphis settles the debate once and for all: which pizza place reigns supreme?
So what are you waiting for? Mark those calendars, start sampling your favorites, and get ready to cast your votes! The quest for pie perfection starts nowโlet the best pizza win!
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Additional Resources
- Commercial Appeal: Best Pizza in Memphis March Madness Bracket
- WREG: Restaurant Inspection Scores March 11-17
- MSN: Whatโs the Best Pizza in Memphis?
- Wikipedia: Home
- Google Search: Best Pizza in Memphis
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