mozz | Johnny Prime

This category two pizza joint (individual slices available) on the lower east side has gotten some big hype for being a great spot. I was in the area for dinner, so I had to check it out and grab a slice for dessert.

Most people clamor for the pepperoni slice – probably after seeing ‘roni cups on Instagram – but I’m more of a traditional guy. So traditional, in fact, that I generally prefer the Margherita style slice to the plain slice. This consists of fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce and basil.

This was a great slice. The sauce was bright, sweet yet savory, and nicely seasoned. The cheese was delicious and evenly melted. The basil was fresh (just roasted). The crust was puffy and light, while also being crisp and stiff enough to fold. A winner all around. The only down side was the $4.25 price tag for a single slice.

SCARR’S
22 Orchard St
New York, NY 10002

I had heard mixed reviews of this place before going in for a burger, but I have to say: the old timey, class American diner look of the place really drew me in. How can you say no to an exterior like this:

They’re serving all grass fed beef in their burgers, so I was skeptical.

I probably should have ordered medium rare to avoid the slight grainy texture that I experienced, but over all this was a really tasty burger.

The special they were slinging for the few days that I was in town was a romesco burger, topped with romesco sauce (red pepper and pine nuts), smoked mozz, and basil. Very nice Italian style burger.

My wife had a bowl of potato soup, as she was feeling a bit full still from our prior evening of BBQ food, but I added a birch beer float to the mix. Incredibly delicious.