Pizza Land

For the former UK pizzeria chain, see Pizzaland.

Pizza Land, spelled Pizzaland on its front sign and in press accounts, and as two words on a separate sign, is an American pizzeria at 260 Belleville Turnpike in North Arlington, New Jersey, which features in the opening credits of The Sopranos.^[1] In Law & Order episode 10.6, "Marathon" (1999), a pizza box from the restaurant was used by a suspect to transport and conceal firearms.^[2]

Pizza Land

The business in 2021.
Company type	Private
Industry	Restaurants, Food Delivery
Founded	1965; 60 years ago (1965)
Headquarters	North Arlington, New Jersey, United States
Products	Pizza
Owner	Eddie Twdroos

The pizzeria was opened in 1965 by Italian immigrant Pietro DiPiazza. It was taken over by Pietro’s younger brother, Fred Di Piazza.^[3] Fred passed ownership to his adopted son, Tony Di Piazza.^{[citation needed]} Around 2005, Al Pawlowicz purchased the restaurant.^[3] Following Pawlowicz’s death in 2010, the shop was closed for a year before being purchased by Eddie Twdroos.^[4]

References

1. Cross, Heather, About.com Guide. "Filming Locations from 'The Sopranos': Pizzaland from 'The Sopranos' opening sequence". About.com New York City Travel. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. "'Law & Order': Marathon; episode 10.6". tv.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
3. Solares, Nick (14 May 2010). "Pizzaland: The Pizza Place in the 'Sopranos' Opening Credits". slice.seriouseats.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2010. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
4. Rosenblum, Dan (29 March 2012). "New owner puts 'Sopranos'-famous Pizza Land back on the map in North Arlington". www.nj.com. Retrieved 29 March 2012.

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