Day 16, 2024: Jonny's Pizza (LES, NYC)

 

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DAY 16: OCTOBER 16th, 2024 

LOCATION: Jonny's Pizza (173 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002)

GUEST(S): Danilo Zepeda, Michelle Chu

ORDER: 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of cheese with burrata, 1/2 slice of Vodka Pepperoni

REVIEW: 
Go, Jonnys Go - Jonny’s be good! With the 2024 opening of Jonny’s Pizza, the Lower East Side of Manhattan now has one more hot spot for a hot slice anytime of the night. By limiting their offerings, Jonny’s serves only the pizza they have mastered and the masses have taken notice. Despite their best efforts to pre-bake pies to expedite production, demand is too high. Expect a line and don’t expect a public restroom. Aside from the Forrest Gumpian bench randomly situated in the middle of the pizzeria, there are no seats so be prepared to take your slices to go or find a corner to lean on. Crust lovers will appreciate that these extra large slices have a sturdy-yet-thin underside, a puffy outer edge and a nice crisp crunch with every bite. This trendy pizzeria is, not surprisingly, on the pulse of all of the latest pizza trends like their superb hot honey, delightful burrata, savory vodka sauce and yes, of course, spicy pepperoni cups. With their top quality ingredients, expert baking techniques, and a state of the art electric oven, Jonny’s churns out a delicious slice every single time.


PHOTOS:

menu items

ovens and register

interior

slice of Vodka Pepperoni

Cheese pie, half with burrata

slice of burrata

slice of cheese

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VIDEO:

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MISCELLANEOUS:

Danilo Zepeda, Michelle Chu, and Sean Taylor

1. Michelle Chu is a part of 30 WhatsApp groups!

Sean Taylor and Danilo Zepeda

2. Danilo Zepeda and Michelle Chu are both taking part in a show called The Melting Pot: Improv Celebrating Diversity where they will be performing improv comedy in groups inspired by their unique heritage. The next show is Fri (10/25) at 7pm at the Wild East Brewing Co.

3. I met both Danilo Zepeda and Michelle Chu at the Magnet Theater where they both help keep the theater running smoothly in the front of the house and in the tech booth. 

RATING:

 3.89/5

• VALUE:
   3.5/5


• AMBIENCE:
   2/3


• TASTE:
   8.5/10


• SERVICE: N/A

14.5/18 = .806 x 5 = 3.89

Day 15, 2024: Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza (Greenwich Village, NYC)

 

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DAY 15: OCTOBER 15th, 2024 

LOCATION: Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza (106 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012)

GUEST(S): Robin Rothman, Mary Ann Gee, Paulie Gee

ORDER: 2.5 slices of Sausage with extra sauce

REVIEW: 
Eat it again, Sam.  Greenwich Village’s Arturo's does it all and has been doing it all since 1957. Two huge painting lined back rooms allows Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza the flexibility to feed larger parties, while the bar and live jazz at the entrance sets a romantic mood perfect for a dinner for two.  And that dinner is delicious pizza.  Expertly topped and evenly sauced, these sturdy, coal-fired crusted masterpieces fit right in with the artsy decor.  I recommend a hearty meat topping like sausage or pepperoni to provide a zest to complete the already tangy and savory taste in an Arturo's pie.


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live jazz

one of the back dining rooms

Large Pizza with sausage and extra sauce

slice of sausage with extra sauce

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VIDEO:

coming soon

MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Paulie Gee, Mary Ann Gee, Robin Rothman

1. Mary Ann Gee and Paulie Gee just recently finished writing a book! Rumor has it that I might be mentioned in it! I'm so humbled and impressed! The title is not yet available but look for it in 2025.

Sean Taylor, Paulie Gee, Mary Ann Gee and Mario

2. Paulie Gee and Mary Ann Gee know everyone. As soon as they walked in, they recognized the hostess and the chef! We even got in a photo with the chef named Mario.

3. Robin Rothman Citibikes around town like a boss. She takes them to and from work everyday and even took one from work to Arturo's.

RATING:

 4.52/5

• VALUE:
   4/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   9/10


• SERVICE:
   3/3

19/21 = .905 x 5 = 4.52