Gov. Ned Lamont just unveiled highway signs naming Connecticut the home of the pizza capital of the United States.

Motorists entering Connecticut from seven state border points are now greeted by new highway signs highlighting the state's notable accomplishments.

The signs proudly proclaim:

Apparently that started a foodie fight with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, who said, "You're not even the pizza capital of the tri-state."

Now there's a saucy debate stringing over two states about the best pizza. It's come down to a doughy tug of war between Connecticut and New Jersey.

News 12 went to Frank Pepe's, home of the original tomato pie - started in New Haven in 1925.

"I couldn't tell you a single pizza place in New Jersey," said Frank Pepe's employee Rob Busillo.

"I don't think they even have pizza in Jersey," said a Frank Pepe's customer.

"Why is Connecticut pizza better than New Jersey? Connecticut pizza has a distinct style. You know, we have the char, we've got the coal-fired ovens," said Busillo.

Customers rave about Pepe's and Sally's pizza. But some people don't agree.

"For me, it's New York. Connecticut is a close second," said Evan Frey, from Stamford.

"There's tons of pizza places in my area," said Tom DiMarino, from New York.

DiMarino tried Frank Pepe's New Haven style for the first time.

"It also has like a homemade grandma-grandpa style. It's like a combo, so yeah I give it like an 8.5," said DiMarino.