Cheesy Pizza Month Sneak Peek Plus Take Our Pizza Quiz

There's only one week until our 2024 Cheesy Pizza Month kicks off and we want to know all your pizza opinions like the forever controversial question: does pineapple belong on pizza?

First, though, we've got a few more details on our Cheesy Pizza Month! Taking place from Friday, Nov 29 until Monday, Dec 30, 19 of Beijing's best pizza purveyors will be offering up discounts, deals, and limited edition pizzas across the capital. From Dongcheng to Tongzhou, Haidian and, of course, Chaoyang we've got a stellar line up of spots taking part and you can take a sneak peek at some of them below...

Participants will receive a Cheesy Pizza Month Passport and all you need to do is eat pizza, collect stamps and win prizes! The grand prize is worth a whopping RMB 3,000 and there will also be plenty of other prizes up for grabs including hotel stays, vouchers and more! This time around there will also be more opportunities to win prizes, with weekly lucky draws and participants will be able to vote for Beijing's Best Pizza for 2024. We'll be releasing the full details on how you can take part next Monday (Nov 25) so be sure to keep an eye out for that post!

Now, onto the quiz! Since its invention by Sam Panopoulos in 1962, the Hawaiian pizza has been causing controversy, with one reader-created post on Buzzfeed even dubbing it "the most insulting and offensive pizza in the world" -- we dread to think what their opinion of durian on a pizza would be. 

What's your opinion though? Are you a pizza purist or more of a pizza maniac? Let's find out!

1. Pineapple on pizza:  
A) A crime against humanity!  
B) A culinary masterpiece.  
C) I've never tried it, just give me more cheese instead. 
D) I just eat it because it's there.  

2. What's the ideal number of cheese types on a pizza?  
A) One. Let's not get fancy.  
B) Three is the holy trinity of cheeses.  
C) More cheese than dough.  
D) Just surprise me.  

3. Crust preference:  
A) Thin and crispy, like my patience.  
B) Thick and fluffy, like my dream pillows.  
C) Stuffed crust. Always. Extra cheese, please.  
D) Who needs crust? Just give me the toppings.  

4. What's the worst pizza topping imaginable? 
A) Pineapple. Do we really have to go over this again?
B) Durian. Why would someone do that to a pizza?  
C) Anchovies. Too salty, even for my tears.
D) Blue cheese. That's the stinky stuff of nightmares.

5. How do you eat your pizza?  
A) Fold it like a New Yorker.  
B) With a knife and fork because I'm fancy.  
C) I dip every bite in ranch or garlic sauce.  
D) Rip it apart with my hands, like a wild animal.  

6. When's the best time to eat pizza?  
A) Lunch, like a responsible adult.  
B) Dinner—when calories don't count.  
C) Breakfast. Pizza is the ultimate cold brew companion.  
D) 2 a.m., when life's decisions are blurry but the pizza is clear.  

7. How do you feel about frozen pizza?  
A) It's an insult to real pizza everywhere.   
B) It's a lifeline for lazy evenings.  
C) It's fine as long as I don't read the box ingredients.  
D) It's the only thing in my freezer besides regret.  

8. What do you do with the last slice?  
A) Fight for it with a fork in hand.  
B) Leave it because I'm full…for now.  
C) Split it, even though it's mathematically impossible.  
D) Claim it like a pirate claiming treasure.  

9. Deep dish pizza is…  
A) A casserole, not a pizza.  
B) Too much commitment for one meal.  
C) A hearty, cheesy feast for kings.  
D) Something I'd swim in if I could.  

10. Ketchup on pizza:
A) Blasphemy! Get out of my sight.
B) Ketchup? I’d rather eat the box. 
C) I do it secretly and deny it publicly.
D) Sure, why not? More sauce is more love. 

11. Which type of pizza reigns supreme?  
A) Neapolitan—simple, authentic, and classy.  
B) New York style—foldable and fabulous.  
C) Chicago deep dish—a cheesy mountain of joy.  
D) Anything with toppings stacked so high I can barely see the crust.  

12. What kind of pizzas do you want to eat during Cheesy Pizza Month?
A) The most authentic Italian ones.
B) The ones with the most unique and interesting toppings.
C) Any that come loaded with cheese.
D) All of them.

Results:  

Count your answers to see what kind of pizza person you are!  

• Mostly A's: The Pizza Purist – You like to keep it simple. No nonsense, just pizza.  
• Mostly B's: The Gourmet Glutton – You see pizza as an art form. Fancy cheese, anyone?  
• Mostly C's: The Pizza Opportunist – You’re in it for the love of the game (and the cheese).  
• Mostly D's: The Pizza Maniac – Pizza isn’t just food; it’s your personality.  

We hope you enjoyed that little quiz! Don't forget, if you want to keep up to date with this, Cheesy Pizza Month and all your must know pizza related happenings join our Beijing Pizza Lovers group chat by scanning the QR code below.

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Cheese from the USA

This year's Cheesy Pizza Month is brought to you by Cheese from the USA and here are a few words from them:

"Cheese has been produced in America since the early 19th century when European immigrants brought their knowledge of dairy farming and cheese making with them from the Old World to the New English colonies. European cheese making traditions provided a good base of knowledge, but Americans built upon that base and began to experiment with new techniques and processes, producing delicious new cheeses as a result. 

Today, the United States has grown to be the world’s largest cheese producer and exporter, offering over 1,000 cheese varieties, from classic favorites such as mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan to American Originals like monterey jack, cream cheese and BellaVitano. 29 percent of the world’s cheese is produced in the United States. It is home to some of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers. However, America is also the land of specialty cheese making where hundreds of artisans across the country craft some of the world’s best artisanal cheeses. 

The U.S. cheese community has gained recognition and praise on the international stage for many years, winning numerous awards and competitions. These accolades from cheese experts are a clear testament to the fantastic quality and craftsmanship of USA cheeses."

The 2024 Cheesy Pizza Month will be taking place from Fri, Nov 29 until Mon, Dec 30. More details on how to participate will be released on Monday, Nov 25

READ: Explore Pizzas From Across the Globe

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