{"id":3106,"date":"2023-08-17T07:04:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T07:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/?p=3106"},"modified":"2025-04-10T12:39:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T12:39:48","slug":"west-side-pizza-gems-where-to-find-the-best-slice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/blog\/west-side-pizza-gems-where-to-find-the-best-slice\/","title":{"rendered":"West Side Pizza Gems: Where to Find the Best Slice"},"content":{"rendered":"
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West Side Pizza Gems: Where to Find the Best Slice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA typical West Side pizza joint knows that the pizza is the star. The setting is simple yet welcoming, and the pizzas on display will make you drool as soon as you walk through the door. New York is known for its pizza \u2013 there are probably more pizza restaurants here than Starbucks \u2013 but we think the West Side has that extra something special. There\u2019s so much variety when it comes to pizza in the Upper West Side, the West Village, or Midtown West. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wherever you find yourself, you\u2019ve got to know where to find the best pizza in the West! Some of New York\u2019s most famous pizzerias call this area home, rubbing shoulders with small hidden gems. At our three Made in New York Pizza locations, our pizzaiolos (specialized pizza chefs) are passionate about making every bite authentic and delicious.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Makes an Exceptional Pizza Slice?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are a few key factors behind the creation of a truly outstanding slice of pizza. Each element has to work in harmony to get the perfect bite in every bite. We don\u2019t mean to brag (okay, maybe a little), but we\u2019ve mastered these elements to create some of the best pizza in the Upper West Side and beyond. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEspecially for New York-style pizza, the crust is king. The crust can\u2019t be too soft or thin to support the weight of the toppings when held with one hand, but it must still be crisp and light. The outside of your crust should be cooked to crusty perfection, preferably in a wood-fired oven. The inside, on the other hand, should be fluffy, an almost melt-in-your-mouth experience.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA lot of your pizza\u2019s flavor comes from the sauce. Despite the deceptive simplicity of most pizza sauce recipes, it\u2019s all too easy to create one that\u2019s bland or overwhelming. The amount of sauce is important, too. You need full, even coverage, but nobody likes a soggy pizza.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The final basic but essential element is, of course, the cheese. The quality, type, and quantity of cheese can make or break a pizza. We prefer high-quality mozzarella for that perfect melt and mouth-watering cheese pull. Naturally, cheese should be added generously but not overdone \u2013 too little cheese is no fun, but you also don\u2019t want your pizza to drown in it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Delicious West Side Pizza Crusts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you\u2019ve mastered a great crust, there\u2019s room to experiment! West Side pizza restaurants are no strangers to this \u2013 you can find a wide variety of crust types in the area, one for every mood!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile thin-crust is the gold standard in New York, you can also find other styles to enjoy. Most people know about thick and thin crusts, which is a useful way to group some of the different crust types waiting to be sampled. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe New York-style pizza is based on the Neapolitan pizza, the original thin crust. A good NY slice needs to be able to be folded, so the crust is more pliable. A key part of this type of crust is actually the New York water \u2013 restaurants outside of the state sometimes even import the water for added authenticity!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s said that Detroit-style pizza has its roots in the Sicilian pizza tradition. This pan-baked thicker, chewy crust is closer to focaccia in texture, thick but airy. Chicago is where you\u2019ll find the original deep-dish pizza, up to two inches thick! The Chicago-style crust gets its yellowish tone from the addition of cornmeal or semolina. Grandma pizza comes straight from the tradition of Silician nonnas baking pizzas in their home ovens. Its crust falls somewhere between New York and Chicago in thickness, giving it a good, dense bite.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Classic Pizzas & Unique Combinations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNow that you know what to look for when it comes to finding the best pizza on the West Side, it\u2019s time to explore what our menu has to offer. We take the perfect pizza base and give it a flavor twist with inventive topping combinations. Our vegan and gluten-free options make sure that everyone can get in on the pizza party.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPizza on the Upper West Side doesn\u2019t get much better than the turned-up-to-eleven Italian flavor of our Eggplant Grandma, sprinkled with authentic Sicilian oregano and Parmigiano cheese. Once you\u2019ve sampled our more classic options, get your hands on our Vodka Pie. Our vodka sauce puts a whole new spin on your favorite pizza flavors. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake a look at even more delicious pizza options on our menus.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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An Authentic Italian Experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We pride ourselves on delivering the best of authentic Italian tradition right here in New York. All of our recipes bring time-honored traditions to life, so every mouthful is a delight. Like the Italians who invented our favorite dish, we focus on excellence through simplicity. We prepare every pie from scratch, by hand, and always use top-quality fresh ingredients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Like any good Italian hosts, we\u2019re always happy when you stop by for a meal. Pull up a chair at our table and choose your favorite pie \u2013 or try a slice of something different. All our locations are ready to serve up the best West Side pizza.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

West Side Pizza Gems: Where to Find the Best Slice A typical West Side pizza joint knows that the pizza is the star. The setting is simple yet welcoming, and the pizzas on display will make you drool as soon as you walk through the door. New York is known for its pizza \u2013 there …<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3106"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3106\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/madeinnewyorkpizza.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}