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Sometimes we just want a slice of pizza. Not a pie. Not a square. Not a round. We’re talking a slice – one that you can grab with a hand, fold inward, and then tilt downward to watch the grease drip to the paper plate before you take that precious first bite
No forks and knives for us, thanks. We’re doing it New York style.
And given our East Coast sensibilities, we know not to expect the same quality here. Still, we’d like something close. Everyone’s got a favorite. We’ve had decent days visiting A New York Pizza Place, Post Alley Pizza, Piecora’s, and Pizza Brava. But most reliable is Pagliacci. As often as we’re tempted by the toppings du jour, we ultimately realize it’s best not to get all Wolfgang Puckish, and instead go for ol’ reliable: the simple cheese slice (or, at most, pepperoni - a real New Yorker never does more).
We’re not quite ready to render decisions on the trendy Tutta Bella and Via Tribunali joints. And we wouldn’t dare to compare our fare to the wonder that is Di Fara Pizza in Brooklyn. (If you’re looking to make the pilgrimage, act quickly; septuagenarian Domenico De Marco is the only one to make the pies, and after 40 years, who knows how many more he’ll make?) But if it’s a serviceable slice you seek, a slice is nice at Pagliacci.
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You're a New Yorker? Really? Cause then you know for sure that a) pizza is fightin' words and b) Pagliacci's is a chain of last resort. I agree with your longing for a greasy, dripping slice o' cheese laden heaven, but I gotta go with Piecora's as the best near imitator we've got here-- slices or whole pies. Much love to A NY Pizza Place, too, although their crust needs more salt and a better handle. But Pagliacci? My ex boyfriend was from Jersey and he liked Pagliacci. 'Nough said.
Al's Pizzeria on Jewett Ave. in Staten Island remains the best pizza on earth. (You never forget your first.)
Gotta agree with GroundedGirl about Pagliacci's. The only time it is ok to eat Pagliacci's is when the office orders it for a meeting and it is free.
New York has some great pizza. But, we all know the best pizza is in Chicago; stuffed , deep dish or thin .
As for Seattle, All Purpose Pizza is one of my new favorites.
Oh sad, I love Pagliacci's. Especially the AGOG Primo. My GOD that stuff is good. But then again, I've never had East Coast pizza... Piecora's is wonderful too, but it's just far enough away that it's not a regular stop-in for me. Whereas Pagliacci's is one point five blocks away, and across from my bus stop. Egads.
Pagliacci? They make pizza?
Seriously, I grew up in NYC too and the stuff that they pass off as pizza wouldn't even be allowed to get across the Hudson River.
Hot Mama's Pizza. Now those folks know pizza (though strangely I still haven't gotten them to make it hot enough). As much as anyone outside of NYC can get pizza right like the bagels, it's in the water) they get it right. Good sauce, excellent crust, drippy oil. mmmmmm.
As for Piecora's, it's a good approximation of real pizza from a sit-down place in NYC. But their to-go slices never quite make the grade for me. And everyone knows real pizza is eaten as described above.
The first rule of NYC pizza: If you can't fold it and walk with it, it's not pizza. And most Seattle pizza fails the test.
Evidence: the opening scene of Saturday Night fever. Travolta even has a *double* going on there.
Oh nooooo!
So I'm not from New York, but I'm from the East coast and definitely do not like Paggliacci's pizza. It's the last resort for pizza in this town as far as I'm concerned.
Like Geoff said, though, if it's being provided for free at the office, I'll still eat it.
I'm definitely a New Yorker, and as I wrote, I knew that everyone would have a favorite. I also wrote not to expect the same quality here as we find in New York. So... I'm not given Pagliacci a gold star, but instead a check mark. The other places I mentioned have sometimes produced a better slice - but sometimes not. I'll definitely check out the other suggestions sometime.
If we were to compare the fold n' walk slices (just as I love 'em!) in NY, I can't help but think we'd have even more disagreement about which rules supreme...