How Did Wood-Fired Pizza Make Its Way to New York?
If there’s one thing New York is known for, it’s thin-crust pizza with tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Frankie & Fanucci's Wood Oven Pizzeria, an Italian restaurant with locations in Hartsdale and Mamaroneck, NY, specializes in this distinctive style of pizza.
If you’re an avid pizza fan, you might wonder where NY-style pizza got its start. In the 18th century, chefs in Naples combined thick tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and dough to create what we now call the Margherita pie. Pizza didn’t make its way to New York until the early 20th century, when large numbers of Italians immigrated to America in search of new opportunities. Manhattan’s first official pizzeria opened in 1905, and from there, the famous dish took off.
Throughout the last 100 years, pizza places have elaborated on classic pies by adding diverse toppings (like pineapple and olives), pesto and Alfredo sauces, and experimenting with varying thicknesses of crust. Frankie & Fanucci’s puts their own twist on wood-fired pizzas by offering bold tastes like applewood smoked bacon, Bel Paese cheese, truffle oil, fennel sausage, and more. The pizzeria also delivers some local NYC flair with fresh, Brooklyn-sourced ingredients and cheeses and lightly charred, wood-fired crust.
Frankie & Fanucci's takes pride in offering the best pizza in Westchester. They stay true to NY-style pizza with thin, crispy crust and high-quality cheese that satiates any craving. In addition to wood-fired pizza, the Italian restaurant also offers fresh ravioli, burrata, eggplant pasta, and tasty desserts. You can even wash it all down with one of the pizza place’s 30 craft beer choices.
Frankie & Fanucci's Wood Oven Pizzeria is making its mark on the history of pizza! To order pizza delivery or make a reservation in Hartsdale, call (914) 725-8400; if you live in Mamaroneck, call the restaurant at (914) 630-4360. Want to check out the menu before heading out? Visit the pizzeria’s website. Whether you enjoy it at the restaurant or order a pie to go, you’ll see why Frankie & Fanucci's wood-fired pizza has been named the best pizza in Westchester.
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