Weiner himself touts New Park as the purveyor of one of the absolute best slices in Queens-and he’s not the only trusted expert to lavish it with praise. Which means there’s extra incentive to order up a bevy of original, cheekily named options, such as the Superfly Snuka (jalapeño, pineapple, speck), the Van Dammer (truffle oil, Brussels sprouts, egg) and the Stunn Dunn (charred onion, garlic chives, scallions), all topped with silky orbs of housemade fior di latte-the Italian name for Milkflower-of course. And in lieu of slices, they sell modestly proportioned 12-inch rounds only, sporting elaborately blistered corniciones. The pillowy Sicilian squares, however, with their lusciously caramelized edges, are the go-to order here, as are the upside-down slices, an ode to the old-school practice of layering the sauce on top.Ī perfect fit in newly hip Astoria, this brother-run establishment proffers wood-fired Neapolitan pies in a space previously occupied by a laundromat.
Using dough prepared daily on premises and top-tier ingredients (frequently imported from Italy), VIPizza keeps its eyes on the pies, only straying from its source material with garlic knots and a handful of generously stuffed calzones. Granted, it’s changed hands a few times, but has remained in the same location, has maintained the same commitment to quality and even executes the same family recipes used back in the day. A true definition of a neighborhood spot, VIPizza has anchored the community since 1959. There’s no question, this Bayside idol serves some very important pizza. In fact, the following 10 eateries-whether totally contemporary or beloved nostalgic throwbacks-have definitely put Queens on the map as a formidable pizza epicenter.
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“You have old-school slice shops like Dani’s House of Pizza, John’s Pizzeria in Elmhurst and New Park Pizza in Howard Beach, plus Greek pizza at Boston Pizza in Astoria, thin Sicilian at Rizzo’s, coal fired at Sac’s Place, Neo Neapolitan at Milkflower, Neapolitan at Levante and even bodega pizza at Los Amigos.”Īnd that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to formative pies. “Because of its own diversity, Queens has some of the most interesting pizza style diversity,” said Scott Wiener, the nationally sought-out expert and author, and founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours. But does Queens have a pie-dentity all its own? And if so, why shouldn’t it be considered as much of a destination as the other, more frequently adulated boroughs? So it’s no wonder so many purveyors have achieved icon status, from Lombardi’s in Manhattan to Totonno’s in Brooklyn. MetroCards grant (relatively) affordable access to any corner of the Big Apple, at any time of day or night, while pizza provides reliable, delectable, uncomplicated and into-the-wee-hours sustenance that everyone enjoys, and anyone can afford.
But the correlation speaks volumes to the fact that both-for better or worse-are utterly integral to life in the city. I thought all the desserts were delicious! I tried the panna cotta, tiramisu, and chocolate souflee.Have you ever noticed that, throughout the years, a slice of pizza has stayed roughly in line with the cost of a subway ride? Granted, New York City’s slew of pie parlors are infinitely more esteemed than the beleaguered MTA. The flavor was still good, but I'll probably stick to a more traditional pizza next time. We asked our waitress about it and she confirmed that is just how this particular pizza is. The pizza definitely needed to sit for a few minutes to harden up, otherwise all the cheese fell off when you tried to cut a slice. I've never had stracciatella cheese before, and wasn't aware how watery it is. The flavors blended well together, and the beets weren't too overpowering. The prosciutto was very good, however since both the bread and meat were salty, it would have been nice to have it paired with fruit or something else for sweetness. We had the prosciutto appetizer and the rocket salad to start. Some of the long tables could accommodate larger groups, and there were a lot of families with children while we were there. There are no umbrellas or awnings to provide shade, so it might not be a good option in the middle of the day or when it's very sunny, but it was a good option at night. They've created a small outdoor area in the parking lot behind the restaurant. I was excited to try Houdini Pizza Laboratory based on all the excellent Yelp reviews, and I will definitely be back! The check-in discount for Yelpers is also a big plus.
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