Credit: Candice Gallion

The hook is this is New Haven-style “apizza,” but we doubt neither Sally Consiglio nor Frank Pepe had such an ornery streak. Salvation plays with tradition, adding Texas touches like jalapeño and bacon, but they never forget the foundation. The clam pie is the real deal.

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