31 Days of Pizza: Day 21, 2023: Philomena's (Sunnyside, Queens)

Exterior

DAY 21: OCTOBER 21st, 2023

LOCATION: Philomena's (4116 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11104)

GUEST(S): Paulie Gee, Lorina Ladrillono

ORDER: 1 slice of Margherita, 1/2 slice square with pepperoni, 1/3 slice of broccoli rabe and potato cream

REVIEW:

Mom and Pop slice shop. Named after their eldest daughter, Philomena’s in Sunnyside, Queens is a family business in all the best ways. While their daughter takes your order at the counter, owner Dave Acoccella makes and bakes your pizza while his wife June slices it and brings it to you. And did I mention that Dave is a pizza master? Philomena’s makes one of the best slices not just in Queens but in all of NYC. His commitment to the product from his 90+ hour fermented dough, sourcing of high quality mozzarella and grated cheeses, application of just the right amount of tomato sauce would be enough but he goes the extra distance with the basil and olive oil drizzle as a finishing touch that take a Philomena’s slice to the next level. And this is just the plain slice! The square is also a sight to behold and a tasted to be-eaten. I recommend one of each. Residents of Sunnyside and anyone near the 7 train, I’ll meet you in the cozy dining area of Philomena’s.

PHOTOS:

Day 21

Whiteboard Menu

Interior

Slice of Cheese

Square Slice of Cheese

Square slice of Broccoli Rabe and Potato Cream

Underside of Sicilian

VIDEO:

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MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Lorina Ladrillono, Paulie Gee

1. Paulie Gee has lived many lives growing up in Brooklyn.

2023 Pizza swag bag

2. Lorina Ladrillono never shows up to a pizza date with me during pizza month empty-handed. It is a long tradition that I hope never ends. This year, I got a Pez dispenser, pizza glasses, a couple of pizza decals and, as a bonus, bobblehead Mr. Met pins.