My Favorite Things: Design and Pizza
Here at Design Scouting, when we’re not thinking about design chances are we’re thinking about food, so today we interrupt our regular design-casting for a culinary segment.
I’d heard major New-York-Foodie-Hype about Artichoke Basille pizza (328 E. 14th St., nr. First Ave) and being a staunch Grimaldi’s fan from my days of living literally across the street, I was intrigued. So, last night I bundled up (it was freezing here in the city) and went to 14th street and 1st avenue to scout it out. I’d heard horror stories about the line on the weekends, and figured if it was really bad I’d bail. But I only had to stand in line for about 15 minutes. I picked up a slice of their signature artichoke and spinach (which has been getting all the Chow.com raves) and a square Sicilian slice ($2.50 to $3.50). It is pretty awesome pizza — unpretentious, greasy, delicious, layered and profoundly satisfying. I liked the Sicilian the best (salty and almost fried) and Tim like the artichoke and spinach (creamy and unique favors). Neither approach the alchemy of the thin crust wonder that is a Grimaldi’s pepperoni pizza, but, if you’re walking by, and the line is short, jump in. It’s worth it.
Note: there is no place to sit, it’s really a take out place.
(Photo via nymag.com)
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May 13th, 2008 16:39
I just walked past this place last night and my friend and I wondered about the line. We were coming from the movies and thought it was odd that people were waiting outside.
I am glad to hear it was good.