The Great San Diego Square Pan Pizza Caper: A Slice of Cold Case Fun
Ah, San Diego. Land of sunshine, beaches, and...once upon a time, legendary square pan pizza. We're talking crispy, cheesy goodness baked in a pan so square, Pythagoras would weep with joy. But what became of these delightful, geometric treats? Did they get abducted by aliens with a hankering for a non-circular carb load? Buckle up, pizza pilgrims, because we're diving headfirst into this delicious cold case.
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| What Happened To Square Pan Pizza San Diego |
The Square Deal: A History of Squareness
Square pan pizza wasn't exactly a San Diego exclusive. There's evidence (and vintage YouTube videos [YouTube]) of a thriving square scene back in the 70s and 80s, particularly around San Diego State University. These bad boys were apparently legendary for their size and ability to fuel a college student's all-nighter.
One name that pops up a lot is "Square Pan Pizza." This pizzeria seems to have been a local favorite, even hosting epic pizza-eating contests (seriously, that's a thing!). But alas, by November of 1984, the party was over. News articles from the time [San Diego Reader] mention the closure of Square Pan Pizza, with the building being sold off.
So, what happened? Did the owner elope with a rogue Domino's delivery driver? Did the ghost of Pythagoras himself haunt the kitchen, demanding a return to circularity? The truth, like a perfectly caramelized onion, remains a mystery.
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The Square Root of the Problem: The Rise of the Round Boys
Some folks point the finger at the big pizza chains. After all, the 80s were the golden age of the national pizza giants, who, let's face it, are all about the circle game. Perhaps the convenience and marketing muscle of the round boys squeezed out our beloved squares.
There's also a theory that the public just wasn't ready for such a bold (and geometrically sound) pizza innovation. Maybe society just wasn't mature enough to handle the existential questions raised by a non-circular pizza.
A Slice of Hope: The Square Lives On (Maybe)
Fear not, fellow square-pan sympathizers! There might be a glimmer of hope. A local joint called Square Pizza Co. [Square Pizza Co.] in San Diego offers Detroit-style pizza, which is known for its rectangular shape baked in...you guessed it, square pans! While it's not exactly the same as the lost legend, it's a delicious tribute to the square pan legacy.
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Square Pan Pizza FAQ:
How to mourn the loss of San Diego Square Pan Pizza?
A. With a moment of silence (and maybe a slice of Detroit-style).
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How to make your own square pan pizza?
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A. Google is your friend! Plenty of recipes exist to recreate this geometric marvel.
How to convince your local pizzeria to offer square pan pizza?
A. Start a petition. Petitions with pie charts are statistically more successful (we made that up, but it sounds good).
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How to fold a slice of square pizza?
A. There are no rules! Embrace the chaos.
How to move on from this existential square-shaped pizza void?
A. Therapy might be an option. Or, you know, just order more pizza.
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