# Religious Portraiture Pizzas This Cheese Pizza is Decorated with Toppings to Look Like the Pop By M | Published 2015-09-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pizza References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/the-pope-pizza-is-the-perfect-pie-for-the-pope-of-the-people/) & [nypost](http://nypost.com/2015/09/23/these-are-the-craziest-pizzas-crafted-just-for-the-pope/) New York pizzeria Bleeker Street Pizza decided to commemorate the Pope's visit to New York City with a cheese pizza decorated with a portrait of His Holiness. The pizza portrait is incredibly detailed and is entirely edible. Whenever the Pope comes to town he stirs up quite a crowd as hundreds of thousands wait patiently to catch a glimpse of his presence. Bleeker Street Pizza in New York City's West Village commemorated the Pope's arrival with a cheese pizza covered with veggies, sauces and meats to replicate him. The pizza features the Pope's face made out of sauce topped with [anchovies and olives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bacon-brussel-pie) to create facial features. His white gown is made from cheese decorated with colorful veggie embellishments alongside a staff made from more [fishy anchovies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-pizza). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Religious Portraiture Pizzas:** Creating pizza designs that celebrate religious figures or events can attract customers and generate buzz for pizzerias. - **Edible Art:** Using food as a canvas for artistic expression can offer new opportunities for creativity and innovation in the culinary industry. - **Cultural Commemoration:** Using food as a medium to honor important cultural events or figures can create unique dining experiences and foster community engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Pizzerias and other food establishments can explore creative pizza designs to attract customers and differentiate themselves in the competitive food industry. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with food as a medium to create visually stunning and edible masterpieces, expanding the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses can use food as a tool to create memorable experiences and cater to tourists seeking unique and culturally significant dining options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-pepperoni-pizza-day.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-pizzas.md) - [Authentic Pizzeria Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-leopardo.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Tomato-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tomato-pie.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pepperoni-Packed Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-pepperonistuffed-crust-pizza.md) - [Savory Cheese-Seasoned Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-5cheese-crust-pizza.md) - [Oversized Pizzeria Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grand-papa-pizza.md) - [Seasonal Spinach-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spring-special.md)