Pizza watch: A Jubilee tie-in that's barely regal

 

It's back! Hot off the stone, our occasional look at crimes against pizza.

Last month, we delivered news of the crust stuffed with hotdog meat, the pizza cupcake and, to top it all, a monstrosity with a crust of a dozen cheeseburgers. Now, the ever reliable Pizza Hut has failed to resist the nauseating trend for Jubilee tie-ins with the Crown Crust, a pastry creation set with "jewels" of meatballs and melted cheese.

One does not approve!

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