DAY 31: PIZZA MONTH 2007 - GRIMALDI'S

LOCATION: Grimaldi's (Front Street and Old Fulton Street, Brooklyn Heights, BROOKLYN)

GUEST(S): Mark Lee, Ruby Marez, Robin Rothman

ORDER: 1 slice of cheese, 1 slice of pepperoni

PIZZA REPORT: Wonderful. Grimaldi's proves when the best ingredients are prepared using the best cooking methods, the best pizza will result. All of my slices contained fresh mozzarella cheese, a touch of olive oil, San Marzano tomato sauce, shredded basil leaves, and superbly cooked coal-fired brick oven crust. I know this because it is all done in plain view. The one thing I could not see was the secret blend of Italian spices added to the sauce. Man, I'd love to know that secret. What I do know is that Grimaldi's is the gold standard for pizza. My Margherita slice was a tad underdone, but even underdone Grimaldi's is still pretty darn good.

ATMOSPHERE:The line is long, the seats are cramped, the waiters are forgetful, the service is rushed, and the music volume is loud at times. But, don't sweat the small stuff and once you take a bite into a Grimaldi's pizza, everything else is exactly that - "small stuff". These are Pizza people, not People people. There's a reason for the long line so what are you waiting for? Get in it! Oh, and bring about $12 per person (cash only) for your fill of pizza (with tax and tip, without drinks).

VERDICT: 4.5 out of 5

MISC:
1. This was the last pizza day so I had some fun editting Ruby Marez, Robin Rothman, and Mark Lee in their costumes dancing to the dance music.
2. The music was courtesy of a mariachi band we randomly bumped into after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge (which is utterly amazing). If anyone knows the name of the song they are singing, please let me know!

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[xleka1]

hey sean how u doing ok this year i think u should go and try pronto pizza in marine park brooklyn its very good !!!!!

[spotlightsean]

I didn't make it Oct '08 but I will put that on my list of recommended places to visit. Thanks!

[Razzlesnaps]

hey sean i watched all of your blogs for pizza month 2007 i am wondering in your opinion out of all the places you ate what are the top 5 places just on taste alone. 1 being the best.

[spotlightsean]

Thanks for the interest. After the 2008 awards ceremony (the Sliceys) I am going to compile a list of exactly what you are asking for. Thanks for valuing my opinion and commenting on my video!

[idahopotato99]

you're making me hungry!

[spotlightsean]

Well, if you want to swing by Grimaldi's, call me up. I always have time for this place. Thanks for the comment.

[krzifngrs]

thats place sucks, difara is number one

[gundesvinda]

Brooklyn Heights WOW!

[ijp66]

Sean, Is Ruby still single? I am available.

Nice video's!

[spasticos]

@MeadwMffn - Di Fara destroys Grimaldi's, so does Luzzo's, I wouldn't dare even compare them against Grimaldi's, it would be an insult to them both. I just know good pizza and where to find it in NYC, and depending what type of pizza I'm in the mood for it's usually Artichoke & Gotham in Manhattan for me. Grimaldis is all hype, a good place for tourists though I guess, who wouldn't know any better.

[spasticos]

SpotLightSean: Just got back from Grimaldi's, that place is sooo good..

AHAHAHAHA, someone needs to do the old Folgers Crystals coffee switcheroo and serve Sean Dominos Pizza or Pizza Hut in their pizzeria, I bet he'll have the same reaction as he bites into a Dominos slice unknowingly, "MMMM! BEST PIZZA! SOOO GOOD, IS THIS GRIMALDI'S?" Anyway Sean, I like the videos, I forgive you for even considering Grimaldi's as anything but what it is, a Dominos Pizza with just slightly better ingredients.

[tdeane34]

You looove her!