What Is Regina Pizza? It’s Greek, Good and Gets Under the Crust of Rider Rivals
It’s a two-fisted, square-shaped, greasy-cheesy piece of goodness that has become an official symbol of Saskatchewan’s capital city. It’s Regina-style pizza. It’s Greek, it’s good and, as a bonus, it gets under the crust of the CFL team that Saskatchewan fans love to hate. The pie has been a staple in Regina dating back about half a century when, in 1970, Greek immigrant brothers George, Gus, John and Tony Kolitsas opened their first Houston Pizza restaurant on Hill Avenue. It’s known by its thickness: a base of fluffy dough heaped with a healthy portion of tomato sauce, vegetables and deli meat before being topped with a pile of cheese.
TL;DR
- Regina-style pizza is a square-shaped, thick-crusted pizza.
- It is considered a symbol of Saskatchewan's capital city.
- The pizza has Greek origins, dating back to 1970 with the opening of Houston Pizza.
- Key ingredients include a fluffy dough base, tomato sauce, vegetables, deli meat, and cheese.