exterior DAY 31: OCTOBER 31st, 2024 LOCATION: Mediterraneo Pizza (1593 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10040)  GUEST(S): Erik Tanouye, Ange DeManti, Jon Monje ORDER: 1 slice of cheese (mozzarella, tomato sauce), 1 slice of Margherita (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil), 1 slice of Zaatar Pie (Thyme, herbs, olive oil) REVIEW:  Pizza pie for the family. Located right by the 191st street (1) subway stop in Washington Heights, Manhattan, Mediterraneo Pizza is a quick and convenient spot to grab a pie on your way back home. Sure, they offer delivery and the ..read more

  exterior   DAY 30: OCTOBER 30th, 2024 LOCATION: Tino's Artisan Pizza Co. (199 Warren St, Jersey City, NJ 07302) GUEST(S): Adam Wade, Jen MacNeil Danenberg ORDER: 2 slices of Tino's Margherita (Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, evoo, basil) on Tino's traditional crust, 1/2 slice of Tartufo (Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, cremini mushrooms, white truffle oil) on cauliflower crust, 2 slices of Dora (Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sausage, pepperoni) on Roman sourdough flatbread REVIEW:  A reliable pizza choice. Tino’s Artisan Pizza Company in Jersey City ..read more

  Entrance to Vanderbilt Market  Bello & Angelo DAY 29: OCTOBER 29th, 2024 LOCATION: Bello and Angelo (Vanderbilt Market, 230 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017) GUEST(S): Rodney Umble, Martha Garza ORDER: 2 slices of Cheese, 1/2 slice of Stinger, 1/2 slice of Burrata, 1/2 slice of Cacio e Pepe REVIEW:  Pizza: the best form of flattery. Bello and Angelo in Vanderbilt Market could be the trendiest pizza near New York’s Grand Central primarily because of its homage to other "trendy" up-and-coming pizza institutions. The food booth does an uncanny rendition of a L ..read more

exterior   DAY 28: OCTOBER 28th, 2024 LOCATION: Elements Pizzeria (8301 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372) GUEST(S): Michael McLarnon, Dana Moore, Lorina Ladrillono ORDER: 1/2 slice Red Top (mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce), 1/2 slice of Sami Supreme (Pepperoni, onion, peppers, fennel sausage, age and fresh mozzarella, broccoli rabe), 1/2 slice of Fun Guy (Mushrooms, onion, ricotta cheese, roasted garlic and lemon), 1 slice of NY Cheese (aged mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, parmesan) REVIEW:  Local boys create local slice shop. Raised in Jack ..read more

  exterior   DAY 27: OCTOBER 27th, 2024 LOCATION: Chrissy's Pizza (142 Nassau Ave., Green Point 11222) GUEST(S): Michael McLarnon, Austin Kuras, Shaun Farrugia ORDER: 2 slices of Cheese, 2 slices of Special (Spicy Soppressata, banana peppers) REVIEW:  Best in the business. Although Chrissy’s Pizza didn’t officially open its doors in Greenpoint until October (National Pizza Month) 2024, the pizza maker has long since been perfecting his craft. Chris Hansell began during the lockdown portion of the pandemic baking pizzas in his apartment as people clamored to get ..read more

  exterior DAY 26: OCTOBER 26th, 2024 LOCATION: Limelight Pizzeria (656 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011) GUEST(S): Robin Rothman, Valerie Corbett, Matt Shafeek, Dave Eng, Ange DeManti, Shannon Krowicki ORDER: 1 slice of Margherita (tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil), 1 slice of Triple Sauce (san marzano tomato, vodka, pesto sauce, fresh mozzarella), 1 slice of Classic NY (San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella) with Sausage  REVIEW:  A landmark pizza experience. It might not be too farfetched to hear that a building constructed in 1845 is the home o ..read more

exterior   DAY 24: OCTOBER 24th, 2024 LOCATION: La Flor Pizzeria (766 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238) GUEST(S): Valerie Corbett, Scott Wiener ORDER: 1 slice of Cheese (red sauce, mozzarella), 1/3 slice of Spicy Pep Ranch (Pepperoni, jalepeño, red sauce, mozzarella, topped with housemade ranch), 1/3 slice of Spicy Hawaiian (Capicola, pineapple, jalapeño, red sauce, mozzarella), 1/3 slice of White Honey (Honey, ricotta, mozzarella, basil), 1/3 slice of Mushroom Veg (Mushroom, red onion, red sauce, mozzarella, basil) REVIEW:  Your mouth will hit La Flor. If you are in Crow ..read more

  exterior   DAY 23: OCTOBER 23rd, 2024 LOCATION: Onion Tree Pizza Co. (214 1st Ave., New York, NY 10009) GUEST(S): Robin Rothman, Maddy Mako ORDER: 1/3 of a Roman style Chicken Tikka Masala pizza (Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, Turmeric, Onion, Tadka, Fried Chilies), 2 slices of Napoletana style Masala Margherita (Sm Tomatoes, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Maldon, Cilantro, Tadka, Curry Leaves, Chilies), 2 slices of Saag Paneer (Mustard Greens, Baby Spinach, Malai Paneer, Chilies, Red Onion, Tadka, Cilantro) REVIEW:  Pizza that is second to naan. The East Village’s Onion T ..read more

  exterior   DAY 22: OCTOBER 22nd, 2024  LOCATION: Pat's Pizza (628 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605) GUEST(S): Robin Rothman ORDER: 10 pieces of 12" thin crust cheese and sausage REVIEW:  Downtown outpost of Chicago thin crust institution. Although I haven’t been to the original Pat’s Pizzeria and Ristorante in Wrightwood Neighbors, the centrally located franchised pick-up and delivery outpost on Clarke Street makes me want to. Sure there are other items on the menu from appetizers to desserts, but when award-winning Chicago thin crust is available, get it! I ..read more

exterior   DAY 21: OCTOBER 21st, 2024  LOCATION: Donatos Pizza (2914 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219) GUEST(S): Robin Rothman ORDER: 6 slices of a 10" Pepperoni pizza REVIEW:  A pepperoni supernova! There are two people in the world, those of us that love limitless pepperonis and those that only like limitless pepperonis and thankfully, Donato’s, an Ohio based pizza chain, caters to us all. For the record, Donato's has vegetarian options. They also have dine-in and carry-out locations all over Ohio and parts of Indiana so clearly know what they are doing. Their c ..read more