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Philly Tomato Pie

AS A LOVER of all things topped with gooey melted cheese, I found Philly tomato pie puzzling at first. It has a thick crust similar to that of Sicilian-style pizza. It’s sold by the rectangular slice like Sicilian-style pizza. And like all pizza, it has tomato sauce. But this Philly pie features no cheese.

Though I initially wondered where the fun was in that, I’ve also never met a pizza I didn’t like. Philly tomato pie’s crust is thick and chewy-soft. The sauce is invigorating—sweet-tart and herby. This pie is generally eaten at room temperature. Cheese or no cheese,

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