Thanksgiving Pizza Is a Beloved Tradition in Providence, Rhode Island | Eater

"Each year on the third Wednesday in November this longtime East Side pizzeria turns its New York-style menu into a one-day-only Thanksgiving feast: a whole-wheat crust with mozzarella topped with mashed potatoes, about a pound of freshly house-roasted turkey, dollops of stuffing and a generous splash of gravy (customers are encouraged to add cranberry sauce). The special began roughly 17 years ago when owner Kristy Knoedler fashioned a leftover pizza for staff, and it has since inspired cult devotion, months-ahead preorders that sell out in hours, and long walk-up lines down the block; the original and its sister Cranston location now combine to serve roughly 2,000 pies, priced at about $47 each, with walk-up slices available for around $7. Fans report calling hundreds of times to secure a preorder, so expect crowds, a lengthy wait, and the pro tip to eat the Thanksgiving Pizza with a knife and fork rather than folded by hand." - Julie Tremaine