Regional eating custom
New York slice culture
New York City's pizza culture is built around the individually-sold slice — large-format pizzas cut and sold by the piece from a counter, folded lengthwise to eat while walking ('the New York fold') — a distinct commercial and eating custom from either Naples' whole-pizza-per-diner tradition or a full pie ordered for a table. Slice shops operate as fast, informal, walk-in food rather than sit-down restaurants.
What kind of claim this is
Contemporary common practice
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Where: New York City, United States
Related
Evidence
Generally accepted- Scott's Pizza Tours — New York pizza history research — Scott's Pizza Tours