New York City: Pizza

Grimaldi’s – traditional, coal fired pizza
The line is always long, but the pizza is so darn good, it doesn’t even matter. Grimaldi’s pie is made the same way it has been forever: in a tiny restaurant under the Brooklyn Bridge in a coal fire oven. When you order here, you have to go traditional: straight pepperoni. Just remember the rules: No Credit Cards. No Reservations. No Slices. No Delivery.

Famous Original Ray’s– thin crust, hand tossed

Co. – traditional with a twist
I learned about Co. (pronounced “company”) from fabulous New York blogger Joanna Goddard & had an excellent lunch there during my last visit to New York. Tucked into a cute storefront in Chelsea & the brainchild behind the guy over at Sullivan St. Bakery, the lightly wood paneled space is warm, inviting… & often packed (although we snagged a table with no problem around 2pm on a Friday). The conversation is lively as pizzas in a perfect sharing size come out, dotted with yummy, ashy air bubbles & whole host of toppings. If you’re not in the mood for carbs, try a bowl of meatballs that taste close to what my great-grandmother used to make.

Famous Original Ray’s
1710 Broadway
New York 10019
212.247.7901

Co.
230 Ninth Avenue (24th Street)
Chelsea
212.243.1105