New York Pizza

Though we haven’t been in the city long we already have a favorite pizza place. Rizzo’s Pizza at 30-13 Steinway called to us like a beacon in the night.  As newcomers, we were treated like kings – in fact Rizzo’s offered up so much free pizza and garlic bread that by the time our food arrived we were already full!  That being said we had plenty of Mafiosa pizza (Sausage, black olives, roasted peppers, and capers) for the following couple of days.  We were also treated to homeade cannoli on the house following our meal.  It is possible that Rizzo’s has us confused with members of the Sicilian mafia!  I can think of no other reason for such royal treatment!  Earlier this week we took our good friends the Michienzi Rendons to our hidden pizza gem- and same thing!  (Only this time they through in a free italian ice for Marcos the youngest member of the Rendon clan.)  We made the mistake of leaving after paying the bill.  Our waitress followed us outside of the restaurant saying, “Oh no, you guys left before I could make you some cannoli.  Can you wait just one second so I can make you some cannoli to go?”  Despite New York’s famous reputation as a city full of brilliant but unfriendly cut throat loners- we have yet to see that side of the city (at least here in Astoria.)  We tip our hat to Rizzo’s and all of the other fine New York eateries that may have confused us as members of the mob. Keep the cannolis coming!