Category Archives: Italian

Piazza Pizza

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

With the US credit rating downgraded, the stock market crashing, and the economy possibly heading for another recession, it’s a good time to look for some cheap dining options. So today I ventured a few blocks out to Piazza Pizza, … Continue reading →

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Mediterraneo Pizzeria

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

I intended to get some pizza from “Victoria’s II” on 46th street today, but was dismayed to discover the place has apparently shut down at some point in the past few months. So instead I headed over to the nearby … Continue reading →

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Mario’s Italian Restaurant

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Hidden on the corner of 47th ave and 43rd st is one of the few non-pizza Italian restaurants in the area: Mario’s. It’s been around since the mid-80s, and I would consider it a “semi-fancy” place. Mario’s is probably unnoticed … Continue reading →

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La Bella pizza

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

On Greenpoint Ave, past 47th street, you will find the restaurant La Bella, although its proper name is dwarfed by large letters proclaiming PIZZA RESTAURANT. They actually serve various things other than pizza, but pretty much it’s a pizza take-out … Continue reading →

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Oasis Pizza & Gyros

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

Oasis Pizza & Gyros finally opened today on the corner of 40th street and Queens Blvd south. Owned by the same person that owns Pete’s Diner down the block, this place caters more to the take-out crowd. In addition to … Continue reading →

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