Slice Society - New York Style Pizza in Berlin
Kevin orders an entire pie when he’s home alone and John Travolta folds two slices together, devouring them on the go through the streets of New York in Saturday Night Fever.
Every time a classic New York film features this iconic food, our cravings kick in.
A crisp crust, thin base, simple tomato sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella - those are the essentials of a true New York pizza.
It sounds simple, but tastes delicious.
New Yorkers insist that their city’s mineral-rich water is the secret ingredient no replica can match.
But we’d argue that Slice Society comes as close as it gets.
Whether enjoyed at home, on-site or while strolling through Berlin, we’re big fans of the small restaurant on Torstraße.
It was Neapolitan pizza that first made its way from Italy to New York City in the early 20th century.
Gennaro Lombardi is said to have been the first to sell pizza from a modern gas oven in Manhattan’s Little Italy.
Back then, a whole pie cost just five cents.
But during a time of deep economic hardship, even that was too expensive for many.
The idea of selling affordable single slices was born.
Wrapped in paper and tied with string, these slices were handed over the counter.
A true NY-style slice is still served on a paper plate with a napkin, best enjoyed while walking to or from the subway.
And now, Berliners finally get to experience this piece of New York’s culinary soul right here in the heart of the city.
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