Day 14, 2022: Grand St. Pizza (LES, NYC)

 

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DAY 14: OCTOBER 14th, 2022

LOCATION: Grand St. Pizza (384 Grand St, New York, NY 10002)

GUEST(S): Jon Monje

ORDER: 1 slice of Tomato & Garlic, 1/2 slice of OG Cheese, 1/2 slice of Pepperoni, 1/2 slice of White, 1/2 slice of Sicilian, 1/2 slice of Sicilian with Pepperoni, 1/2 slice of Vodka

REVIEW: 

A pizza shop with beer. Located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side since 2021, Grand Street Pizza has somehow figured out a way to be both a neighborhood pizza joint and a neighborhood bar. The thin New York style street slices and thick Sicilian squares are made with precision by the same person pouring the beers - a rare feat! All of the pizzas are baked in their electric state-of-the-art PizzaMaster ovens providing just the right amount of char to the outer edge to enhance the crispness without affecting the flavor. If you are lucky enough to leave nearby, order pies to go. Otherwise pop a squat on a stool in the cozy indoor dining area or sit out front - if the weather allows.  Don’t be surprised when the local residents kick up conversation. Everyone likes to talk about great pizza and that is what Grand St. pizza makes.


PHOTOS:

Tomato & Garlic slice (cut in two)

Pepperoni slice (cut in two)

OG Cheese slice (cut in two)

White slice with pesto (cut in two)

Vodka slice (cut in two)

Sicilian with Pepperoni (cut in two)

Sicilian cheese (cut in two)

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VIDEO:

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MISCELLANEOUS:

Jon Monje and Sean Taylor

1. My fellow pizza freak Jon Monje also housed his slice the same time I was housing mine. 

2. On top of being an amazing House Manager at the Magnet Theater, Jon Monje is also a print ad model.  You have probable seen him around town or in the airport. Follow @jonmonje on instagram.

RATING:

 4.17/5

• VALUE:
   4/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   8/10


• SERVICE: N/A

15/18 = .833 x 5 = 4.17