Koronet Pizza, Morningside Heights

Address: 2848 Broadway between 110th & 111th
Purchase: One jumbo slice
Cost: $2.75
Pizza Rating:


While out on the Upper West Side last night, (a very rare occasion for us Brooklynites), Lincoln took Soraya, AJ, and me to the renowned Koronet's to get a quick pre-party bite for Soraya. Certainly a great resource for hungry (or drunk) Columbia students, the most notable aspect of Koronet's is their 32 inch pie. A huge slice is only $2.75. This pizza is by no means artisanal, (more like a huge greasy mess), but still a delicious pizza-craving fix.


Soraya displays her hot, jumbo slice.

Focaccino Delivery

Address: 1069 Bedford Avenue at Lexington, Bed-Stuy
Phone: (718) 622-2228
Purchase: $11.99 (18" cheese brick-oven pizza)
Payment: Cash
Pizza Rating:


Nearby Focaccino opened in the fall, but they just left a delivery menu on our doorstep this week, so tonight was the first time we tried it. Despite some relatively poor reviews on other local blogs (see eating for brooklyn and the Clinton Hill Blog*), we were excited to order in, especially because of their almost exclusively vegetarian menu (they seem to have a thing for eggplant). To be brief, we were disappointed. The delivery was pretty quick, but when we got the pizza it was completely cold (granted, it is 24° outside and it came by bicycle). The crust was way too thin (and I like thin!) and had flecks of rosemary in it, which I didn't like. The sauce was a little sweet and a little spicy, in a kind of Prego-brand, mass-produced way. We're holding out for a in-house visit though, because from the street the place itself has some cool decor, and espresso too. Maybe a fresh, hot slice would improve Focaccino's Slices of the City rating?


Bruno smells something tasty!




AJ was disappointed before his first bite as the pizza flopped and dripped when he tried to fold it. Plates necessary.

* The pizza in her pictures seems to have a much thicker crust. Maybe she got the 10" pie?

Franny's

Address: 295 Flatbush Avenue at Prospect Place
Purchase: Four pizzas (they come personal sized), one carafe of wine
Cost: $100 including tip. (Pizzas are about $14 each.)
Payment: Cards accepted.
Pizza Rating:


Franny's was ranked number 10 in the recent Time Out pizza review, so this weekend, while my sisters were visiting, we made a trip to nearby Prospect Heights to see for ourselves. It ended up being very different from the other places we've reviewed. Upon first impression Franny's had a lot of hip potential, considering its exposed brick, eco-friendly philosophies, and trendy minimalistic menu. But in the end, it was pretty expensive—a little too "Manhattan wine bar" rather than "Brooklyn pizzeria" for our taste—and, to be honest, a little bland. AJ's choice was by far the best: the white Buffalo Mozzarella, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt combo. The regular Buffalo and Tomato pizza could have used a little spice. But the crust was thin and bubbly and the wood-burning oven gave it a delicious Italian-true flavor.


My tomato and buffalo mozzarella pie.


AJ's pizza gave me serious entrée envy.


Margaret and Isabelle, guest Slices of the City reviewers.




The happy pizza makers.

Famous Ben's Pizza of Soho

Address: 177 Spring Street at Thompson
Purchase: Two Plain Slices
Cost: $4.50
Pizza Rating:


For the life of me I cannot figure out what Ben's could possibly be famous for. The slices that we got were nearly as orange as a pumpkin and had a thick sheen of grease. The sauce was mediocre and the crust was forgettable. I know we were in Soho but when I pay $2.25 for a slice, I expect more.


Thumbs up? I don't think so.

Dr. Ho's Humble Pie

Address: The Crossroads on 29 South, North Garden, VA
Purchase: 1 Fat 'n' Sassy, 1 Medium Classico Pie (Feta, Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes), Starr Hill Beers
Cost:$45, with tip. ($16.95 for a 16" Speciality Pizza)
Payment: Cash or Check Only
Pizza Rating:


This is the second of our "Slices of the City's Christmas in VA" reviews. Dr. Ho's is a fun excuse to get out of town to the country of Albemarle County and enjoy some delicious gourmet pie. The specialty pizzas have lots of creative ingredients, and some of the best, including the famous Fat 'n' Sassy appetizer, feature delicious roasted garlic cloves. Bring your breath mints! The pizza itself is tasty, but a little topping-heavy. My favorite parts of our visit were the boys' friendly, down-home attitude, the young customers' crayon-colored paper plates that cover the walls, and the cheap local beers. It's definitely worth the trip.


AJ and Launa






The Classico and the Fat 'n' Sassy




Launa and Allie!