Story by Denise Greer Photos by Josh Keown N ew Haven-style pizza has become synonymous as a best American pizza style. It's not just pizza, it's apizza pronounced " AH-BEETS " . One of New Haven, Connecticut's 'holy trinity " of the style resides away from the tourist capitol of Wooster Street, the birthplace of the apizza. Sandwiched between the I-90 freeway and Yale University, Modern Apizza sits on State Street and has created its own cult following. The landmark pizzeria has been called the local's favorite and the Boston Red Sox' lucky charm. You can find out that story at PizzaToday.com. Modern holds an intrinsic truth in pizza history. But it's today's Modern that has earned the famed restaurant Pizza Today's coveted Pizzeria of the Year honor. Pizza Today visited the acclaimed shop one summer weekday morning before the crowds lined its block. Greeted by a marquee awning displaying the Modern logo, it is flanked by " Traditional Brick Oven Apizza " and " Est. 1934 " , it makes an impressive statement before you enter the restaurant. The long, dimly lit dining area is lined with booths leading to the counter at the end. A pass-through opening gives diners a peek into the original kitchen JULY 2023 / PIZZATODAY.COM / 41http://www.PizzaToday.com http://www.PIZZATODAY.COM