Georgia Pizzeria Is A Great Spot For A NY Slice
These days if you are looking for a great New York pizza slice, you don’t actually have to be in Manhattan. It’s common practice for pizzerias across the country to brand themselves as “New York Style.” But how many of them are truly cooking that up? Bon Appetit detailed a few restaurants across the country outside of New York City that have the best NY slices, and a Georgia spot made the list.
“New York-style pizza has slices that are large and wide with a thin crust that is foldable yet crispy,” the Spruce Eats explains. What’s important to highlight here, is that the there is also a certain crust-to-sauce-to-cheese ratio that needs to be considered when constructing the perfect New York slice. The proportion of sauce to cheese is an art unto itself. In addition, there needs to be just enough crust uncovered.
Let’s be clear: with a great New York slice of pizza, you do not leave the crust. In fact, in some cases, it’s so good that you take bites of the crust upon first eating it. In other words, it’s not the last bite or saved for the very end.
“The thin, crispy pies served here are on par with the ones served at the best New York pizzerias, cut into large slices whose tips flop a bit when you fold them in half,” Bon Appetit states. This, too, is an important point. The “flop” should not be the entire slice. You need that crunch sound upon the first bite.
Lastly, a true test of tasty New York slice is that it passes the “cheese only” test. That is where you don’t need any toppings on it. You can savor all the flavor of all the basics of a pizza. Sure, you can sprinkle a little parmesan cheese, oregano, or red pepper flakes on top, but a signature NY pizza does not need a topping to be the star of the show.
The great pizzerias, noted by Bon Appetit, are actually all over the country. The inspiration has found its way into major markets like San Francisco and Miami. In Georgia, you don’t have to venture too far out of the big city to indulge in this pizza.
Pizza Jeans In Atlanta Was Recognized For Their New York Pizza
Located at 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast in Atlanta, Pizza Jeans started as a pizza pop-up establishment. Now, out of their restaurant, they serve slices, hot sandwiches, appetizers, and cold beer. They also accompany the scene with some great music playing.
“The inspiration for the interior of the pizzeria is Stromboli Pizza, an East Village restaurant that the Beastie Boys once took a photo in front of,” Bon Appetit says.
Their New York Pizzas come in eight different options. The most classic and representative of this style is called the “Mall Pie,” which is a classic cheese pizza cut into larger slices.
