Virginia has enjoyed a longstanding love affair with pizza. For proof of this, look no further than the irresistible local pizza chain known as Benny’s Pizza. With its unique beginnings, this pizza joint has won over the heart of anyone who’s stopped by for a huge slice of wood-fired pizza. There are now 17 locations of this delightful pizza joint, and 14 of them are right here in Virginia. Here’s more on the iconic Benny’s Pizza:

The massive, iconic pizzas Virginians have come to love all started when a man named Bendito was born in Italy and trained under the finest Italian chefs in Brooklyn.

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The famous Benny moved to the Eastern Shore and began making wood-fired pizzas from a brick oven that he built off of his back porch.

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Fast forward a few decades and the legend of Benny’s lives on throughout Virginia. Residents and visitors alike line up for this local chain’s 28-inch pies.

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The slices are so massive, in fact, that you may have trouble finishing even one.

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Those looking for a real challenge are invited to try the in-house food challenge, which entails consuming not just a slice but an ENTIRE 28-inch pizza weighing in at eight pounds.

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The prize for those who can finish the pie by themselves in under an hour is $500. As you can imagine, a challenge this big is not for the faint of heart!

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Benny’s Pizza goes by many names depending on the location. For example, you’ll find Benny Deluca’s in Charlottesville, Benny Adelina’s in Smith Mountain Lake, Benny Meleto’s in Winchester, and several more. Rest assured, though, it’s all the same delicious pie!

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So the next time you enjoy a slice from Benny’s, you’ll know that you’re taking part in a Virginia legend.

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Have you visited Benny’s before? What’s your favorite thing on the menu? For more information about Benny’s and directions to any of the locations, be sure to visit their website here.

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