Food Day 4 (with PHOTOS!)

[Kobi]

EGullet member JRichman and I embarked on our fourth "food day" this past Saturday. The first three can be found at:

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...81entry937581

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showto...8entry1059018

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=99476&hl

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Adrienne's Pizza Bar - Stone Street

What a find. I'm not sure why Adrienne's doesn't get mentioned with Manhattan's better places. We were there literally as the doors opened (11:30 on Saturday morning) and the pizza was just fantastic. They are more well known for the square style, but we split a round pie (unfortunately forgot to write down the name - but it had fresh mozzarella and san marzano tomatoes) which was great. Very light, sweet sauce, great crust. I'd say at a normal lunch one pizza would satisfy one person, but as we had a big day ahead we just shared one. 16 dollars including tip. Only negative was the waitress, who seemed hung over and wasn't very interested in our table. A very cool space and Stone Street is a great oasis in the middle of the financial district. Based on this one visit, very highly recommended.

Franny's - 295 Flatbush Avenue, Park Slope, BK

We arrived at Franny's at about 12:30. About half full, mainly with young parents and their younger children. We split a pizza with tomato and buffalo mozzarella. Really good, clean flavors. Stood out because of the very strong olive oil taste (which we both really liked) and the parmesan (reggiano, i think) liberally applied on top. A very different kind of pizza. Came un-cut and very well done. Actually found it a hassle to cut it ourselves (unlike other places, like una piza napoletana, where it does not seem to be as big a deal to do the same thing) because the pizza was too big for the plate. Came out to 20 including tip, which was a little pricey for what it was. Very good, but a step down from Adrienne's.

Vinny Vincenz - 1st Avenue, Manhattan

After a long walk (unintentional) through Brooklyn, we took the 4/5 back in to Manhattan and Union Square. After a short walk (intentional) East, we found our next stop - Vinny Vincenz. We read about Vinny Vincenz on Slice and on Ed Levine's site when researching Luzzo's several months ago. It came as advertised - a very good slice place. I don't think its a destination spot, but if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a slice, it is definitely a step up from most of the neighborhood joints we've tried in Manhattan and elsewhere. Split two slices - a "grandma's pizza" style and a regular slice with fresh mozzarella. Came to 8 dollars including a couple drinks.

Mamoun's Falafel - St. Mark's Place, Manhattan

Taking a break from the pizza overload, we decided to spice things up with a stop at Mamoun's. We split a falafel sandwich and an order of hummus. Considering they didn't have plastic knives, splitting the falafel was... challenging. Everything was great, and so fresh, as always. 5 dollars for both dishes and a bottle of water.

Bleeker Street Pizza - Bleeker Street, Manhattan

Our initial plan was to go to Arturo's, but after moving through the day quicker than anticipated we realized it wasn't open for another 90 minutes, so we adjusted the plan and went to Bleeker Street, which neither of us had been to prior. Again, it is a very much above average slice place. The place was very crowded when we first arrived as a 20 person food tour of some sort was passing through, so i'm not sure we had the full array of usual slices available. Very good, but I think Joe's around the corner is better and obviously John's is also a step up.

A great day. Thanks for reading.

KOBI

[Domestic Goddess]

Wow! Those pizzas look scrumpious. Thanks for reporting, Kobi!

[Kobi]

Thanks DG, it was a great day. Just need to improve my photog skills...

[docsconz]

Thanks for taking me to a few places I was previously unfamiliar with! I am surprised that you found Franny's to be a notch below, but then it has been awhile since I have been.

[raji]

Vinny Vincenz - 1st Avenue, Manhattan

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I keep thinking of this guy every time I see your post:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcAadebNZu4

I lived on Mamoun's 95-97

[jrichman]

Thanks DG, it was a great day.  Just need to improve my photog skills...

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Yeah - we had a great day of eating!

Has Franny's ever considered bringing out the pies already cut in slices?