Shakespeare's Pizza
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Shakespeare's Pizza, founded in 1973, is a Columbia, Missouri
landmark known for its popular pizza and unconventional decor. Located at the intersection of 9th and Elm in downtown Columbia, it is across the street from the campus of the University of Missouri
. In November 2010, Shakespeare's was the winner of “Best Bites Challenge: College Edition” on ABC’s
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Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
landmark known for its popular pizza and unconventional decor. Located at the intersection of 9th and Elm in downtown Columbia, it is across the street from the campus of the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
The University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
. In November 2010, Shakespeare's was the winner of “Best Bites Challenge: College Edition” on ABC’s
American Broadcasting Company
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“Good Morning America
Good Morning America
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Locations
Shakespeare's Pizza has two locations in Columbia, Missouri the original restaurant is located on the corner of 9th and Elm in area known as the District (downtown Columbia). The 2nd location is often referred to as Shakespeare's West and is located over off West Broadway also in Columbia. Frozen Shakespeare's Pizza is also available at grocery stores in Columbia, mid-Missouri, Kansas City and St. Louis.External links
- Shakespeare’s Pizza wins "Good Morning America" challenge, Columbia Tribune, 21 November 2010
- Shakespeare's Pizza-Columbia (Downtown) River Front Times, Retrieved 12 January 2011
- Shakespeare's Pizza Coming To A Grocery Store Near You, KPLR 11 St. LouisKPLR-TVKPLR-TV, channel 11, is a television station in St. Louis, Missouri. KPLR is owned by the Tribune Company, and is an affiliate of The CW Television Network. The station's studios are located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, in Northwest St. Louis County KPLR-TV, channel 11, is a television station...
, 3 March 2010