I agree, the pepperoni is awesome. I've also been three times. First time, perfect. Second time, they took the last slice and put it on a plate and gave it to me... I said can you heat it up... when it came out it was still soggy and limp, it definitely didn't stand up like Big Mario claims. Went again last night and realized that I'm paying over $4 for a slice that isn't much bigger than Hot Momma's. For that price, we need bigger, crispier slices. Meh.
Real New York pizza isn't remarkable. You want a remarkable pie, get Pagliacci's grand salami primo (amazing, but 1000x more amazing reheated). New York pizza just is that style. It just 'is'. Yes, pizza is zen.
@6 You just called Pagliacci's "remarkable." Any opinion you have on pizza is null. The only time it's acceptable to eat Pagliacci's is when the office orders it for a meeting.
Im mixed. First time I went in I got a slice of salami w/ burnt crust, it was blechy.
2nd time I went they charged me 4.10 for a slice of pear pizza. It was supper tasty and they were blasting Big Balls by ACDC (thats a plus BTW). But 4 fucking bucks for a slice, 5 if you want to give them a tip... I think thats just way too much.
Oy. This town continues to champion mediocrity. That only thing that pizza might have in common with a NY slice is the size. Cracker-like crust, scant tasteless cheese, unremarkable sauce. Only adds up for late night drunks...so they'll probably thrive in that location.
@6 you're bonkers. Grand Salami Primo from Pagliacci is one of the best pizzas EVER. And yes, Big Mario is real NYC pizza, and tasty. But the style of 'real' NYC pizza isn't something that's fancy, fru-fru, or artisan. It's like the staple or comfort food of pizzas, which is why I'm over the moon that I can get it again. I swear, I could hug Meinert.
"That only thing that pizza might have in common with a NY slice is the size. Cracker-like crust, scant tasteless cheese, unremarkable sauce. Only adds up for late night drunks...."
Funny, that sounds like most of the pizza I'd eat in NYC when I was young and drunk.
I believe the pizza you're referring to is known by that quaint, old-timey game name: "Domino's"
2nd time I went they charged me 4.10 for a slice of pear pizza. It was supper tasty and they were blasting Big Balls by ACDC (thats a plus BTW). But 4 fucking bucks for a slice, 5 if you want to give them a tip... I think thats just way too much.
Tony Bourdain disagrees with you. 'Nuff said.
"That only thing that pizza might have in common with a NY slice is the size. Cracker-like crust, scant tasteless cheese, unremarkable sauce. Only adds up for late night drunks...."
Funny, that sounds like most of the pizza I'd eat in NYC when I was young and drunk.