Day 24, 2023: Funzi's Pizzeria (East Village, NYC)

Exterior
 

DAY 24: OCTOBER 24th, 2023 

LOCATION: Funzi's Pizzeria (36 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003)

GUEST(S): Chano Garcia, Jon Monje

ORDER: 2 slices of cheese, 1/2 slice of pepperoni, 1/2 slice of Burrata

REVIEW: 

Premium slice in a premium spot. With the mere opening of Funzi’s Pizzeria in the East Village, the caliber of pizza available on St. Mark’s street has gone up a notch. The care given to every component of each slice becomes clear after just one bite. Note the even distribution of dough creating a uniformly thin and satisfyingly crisp underside sturdy enough to support the weight of toppings. These also evenly-distributed toppings consist of high quality ingredients. I was a particular fan of the Burrata slice which was applied after the bake to a savory tomato sauce base that would be one of my favorites even without the Burrata. Every Funzi’s slice comes surrounded by a puffy slightly gas oven kissed (slight char) outer edge that not only provides a flavorful crunch but also folds nicely if you want to take your slice to go.  But stay, if you want.  In such a prime Manhattan location, I was amazed to see a decent sized seating area indoors and out.  I recommend getting a slice of plain, a slice of the tomato and another non-traditional slice like the Burrata just for Funzi’s!

PHOTOS:

Slices and Pie

Pepperoni slice (cut in half)

Burrata slice (cut in half)

underside

Cheese Pie

Interior

Menu

Day 24

VIDEO:

coming soon

MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Jon Monje, Chano Garcia

1. Chano Garcia has skydived out of a plane 212 times - over 100 times this year alone!

Jon Monje and his slicer

2. Jon Monje also works as a tour guide for Scott's Pizza Tours. Because of this, he never leaves home without his pizza slicer and oven thermometer. 

RATING:

 4.72/5

• VALUE:
   4.5/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   9.5/10


• SERVICE: N/A

17/18 = .944 x 5 = 4.72