P*I*N*C*H

36'' Pizza from Pinch!
Originally uploaded by lools.

Think of a three feet long pizza. Now think of different toppings every six inches. Imagine the possibilities. This is the creed of pizza from PINCH, Pizza by the Inch, located in Gramercy Park.

I love ordering pizzas from Pinch, especially when we host poker parties at home. I usually get two of the 36" long versions and go crazy with the toppings. It's such a showstopper and everyone just loves the unusual toppings. I order a different one for every six inch. Pinch has an awesome variety to select from:

Cheese - Ricotta, Pecorino, Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola, Extra Mozzarella

Meat - Pepperoni, Hot Sausage, Sweet Sausage, Beef Sausage, Pancetta

Vegetable - Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Grilled Onion, Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Tomato, Roasted Squash, Spinach, Brocolli

Savory - Pesto, Olives, Anchovies, Capers, Chillis in Oil, Sundried Tomato, Chicken Cracklings, Breadcrumbs & Olive Oil

I can't comment on the meats but my top recommendations for vegetarians are grilled onions, roasted garlic and olives. Each of these toppings has an amazingly delicious flavour that goes so well with the thin crust bread.

Believe it or not, the Pinch guys break out the ruler for Mocha Tiramisu and Apple Cobler as well. I haven't yet ordered dessert by the inch but might give it a shot next time around. Yum!

416 Park Avenue South (near 29th)
212-686-5222