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“We do not serve ranch dressing with pizza.” I found this disclaimer on the bottom of the menu at Rockaway Pizzeria, a White Oak joint that specializes in New York-style pizza. For me, this statement solidified their commitment to the NY slice; I don’t know of any area in the eastern U.S. that is as committed to the ranch and pizza combination as Pittsburgh. At a quick glance, the menu at Rockaway looks to be the same as any Pittsburgh pizzeria, which makes the ranch comment stick out even more. There’s a long list of pizzas, both Sicillian and New York-style, hoagies, the standard appetizers, and salads.