Other than Hawaii, no state has fewer pizza outlets per capita than Mississippi. But changing times mean you can find a great pie in the Magnolia State if you know where to look, said Rachel Heise Bolten in Serious Eats. Below are three of the best, led by a new spot that recently took second prize in a national showdown.
TriBecca Allie Café Sardis. This pizza café outside Oxford is the creation of transplanted New Yorkers and home to the runner-up in 2010’s American Pizza Championship. The Neapolitan-style Rosa Magnolia, cooked in a wood-fired oven, is topped with red onion, mozzarella, and local pecans. 216 S. Main St., (662) 487-2233
Sal and Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint Jackson. If there is a consensus choice for best pizza place in the state, this old-timer is it. Try Sal and Mookie’s 4 Train, which is topped with chipotle BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar, and roasted pork loin. 565 Taylor St., (601) 368-1919
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Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria Gulfport. Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Tony’s has received raves for its “crispy crust” and specials that feature locally grown vegetables and Gulf shrimp. 2417 14th St., (228) 868-9877
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