February is a great month because
it contains a very important holiday that allows you to celebrate your one true
love. And no, you sap, we are not talking about Valentine’s Day. We are talking
about National Pizza Day, which falls on February 9. (Quick note: most of
these National Whatever Days are totally fake. But we’re not going to turn down
the opportunity to celebrate pizza. So here we are.) You’re probably planning
to observe this important day by just scarfing down a slice after work. But you
can do so much more than that to truly honor the glory of pizza. Here are some
suggestions.
Go on a pizza crawl
Do a little research to find the
best pizza joints in your city and then plan out a route. We believe in you and
your pizza-eating abilities, but make sure you don’t end up in a debilitating
food coma. Keep hydrated throughout the day and maybe walk instead of driving
or taking public transit when possible. You can handle this. (If you live in a
city like New
York or Chicago, you could also check out guided pizza tours.)
Wear pizza clothing
All day. Remember that time
Beyoncé wore a head-to-toe
pizza outfit? You can totally rock that too. Pizza high-top sneakers? Yes. A pizza bucket
hat? Absolutely. A straight-up PIZZA JUMPSUIT? If you’re willing to drop
$100 on it, by all means.
Challenge your friends to a pizza bakeoff
If you host the event at your
house, you get to be the judge. Group your friends into teams beforehand so
they can strategize and shop for ingredients, and then sit back and wait for
them to wow you. Taste is obviously the most important criteria here, but you
should also factor in creativity, presentation, and passion. Passion is key.
Give your friends pizza-themed gifts
People give each other gifts on
holidays like Christmas—so why not on National Pizza Day? If you have a group
of seven friends, we recommend this brilliant pizza slice
friendship necklace. Or some pizza lip balm.
Bring pizza to work
Since National Pizza Day falls on
a Tuesday, you’ll probably be at work. Order some pizzas to the office and be a
true hero. (Or just invite the people you actually like to visit the nearest
pizzeria at lunchtime.)
Cook a multi-course meal where every course is a form of
pizza
For your hors d’oeuvres as your
guests arrive (or for you to munch on alone, no judgment): pizza lollipops or mini deep-dish pizzas.
For your appetizer: pizza soup or
a white pizza with an arugula salad on top.
For your main course: whatever kind of pizza you desire. We recommend one
classic, like pepperoni, and one fancy one, like this pear, prosciutto and gorgonzola pie. For
dessert: Nutella pizza. All the way.
Come up with Pizza Resolutions
Think of this as the first day of
the new pizza year. What are you pizza-related goals for the next 12 months?
Some resolutions could include: eat healthier pizza (arugula on top! do it!),
expand your pizza horizons and try different styles, be better about sharing
pizza with your friends, overcome your fears and try toppings you don’t think you like, etc.
Buy a rat and train it to drag pizza around your apartment
You’ll go viral, and then once you figure
out how to monetize your virality, think of how much money you’ll have to buy
more pizza!
Give pizza to a baby for the first time
Imagine getting to witness a
human being experiencing pizza for the very first time. Consider recording the
baby and, again, you could go viral. Make sure you get permission from the
baby’s parents.
Give back to the pizza community with Random Acts of Pizza
There’s a magical section of
Reddit called Random
Acts of Pizza where people join together to deliver a pizza to
someone in need. Help send the joy of pizza to someone who just lost their job
and can’t afford to feed himself—or even just someone who’s feeling kind of
lonely and could use a smile. (Just, uh, beware of con artists.)
Spend some quality time alone with pizza
Just you and pizza. Turn off your
phone, put away your laptop, dim the lights, and remember why you fell in love
in the first place.
