Grab your nonna and give her a big ‘ol hug because we’re celebrating pizza in New York City – and how it all began. Starting with the authentic and delicious taste of the Drunken Grandma pizza…
On your search for a spice-filled meal, you’ll most likely make a stop at your local pizza place in NYC for a slice of delicious goodness that brings the heat. Unlike the traditional mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce slices that landed on the shores of the city in the early 20th century, spicy pizza creations are a modern invention that was made popular by adventurous foodies in search of bold, heat-inducing ingredients to liven up their squares with.
She has reigned for over a hundred years. She survived two pandemics, as well as a few revolutions, and sang more than her fair share of city folk to sleep at 2 AM.
Skip the crowded restaurants and long waits this Valentine’s Day: bite into deliciousness at your place. Savor every moment with the best pizza delivery in NYC.
Pizza is an iconic post-party food, and not just the cold kind you find in the back of the refrigerator. It ticks all the boxes for a good hangover-easing snack: comforting oozy cheese, enough oil to lubricate your insides without irritating your stomach, and some satisfying carbs to mop up the previous night’s excess. There’s more to it than urban legend – so let’s unpack what makes pizza the perfect day-after treat. Crafting the Perfect Hangover Pizza To get the most out of pizza as a hangover cure, you need to be strategic in your ordering. This starts from the very beginning: what kind of pizza should you order? Apart from quality (that greasy dollar slice on the corner probably isn’t going to have quite the same effect), the pizza style you choose matters. Start with a hearty crust – some carbs to help regulate your blood sugar levels. The classic NYC pizza is always a winner, but for the maximum comfort-food experience, we suggest a Sicilian or grandma pizza. The thicker, denser base gives you something to really sink your teeth into. On the top, cheeses like mozzarella are high in calcium, protein, and healthy fat, which has been
The Slice Test: Breaking Down New York’s Favorite Pizza When it comes to New York pizza, it’s all about the slice. Buying pizza by the (giant) slice is as New York as the Statue of Liberty. It’s a rite of passage that every visitor should try – but how do you figure out which slice to try? There are literally hundreds of pizza shops in Manhattan alone. Even as a local, there are so many choices it can be difficult to know whether your local slice is as good as it should be. The pizza experts at Made in New York Pizza have your back. Our name is a clue: we’re masters of the New York pizza slice. A basic pizza is pretty easy to make – anyone can put tomato sauce and cheese on some dough – but basic is all most of them will be. And not every pizza made in New York is a real New York-style slice. Our chefs have done the work to understand exactly what makes for the ultimate New York pizza experience. Step 1: It’s All About the Perfect Thin Base The crust makes a real New York-style pizza. Most pizza styles are