The Best Thing I Ate…

Last weekend, I went to visit my best friend Mandi, who recently moved to New York City.  I was so excited to explore the city with her and taste the best pizza and bagels that I could find.  We spent a day full of sightseeing and then a few hours of getting to know the local Australian pub that Mandi likes to frequent, so we were ready for something quick and easy to eat while we got ready for our night out. 

Mandi recommended Artichoke and Basille’s Pizza & Brewery because it always had a line out the door, which we both assumed had to be a good sign.  Once we stepped inside, it didn’t take long to make a decision on what slice to pick, a pie of spinach and artichoke pizza was just pulled out of the oven and the smell was intoxicating. 

It was hard to keep myself from eating it as we walked home, as each slice had chunks of artichoke peeking out from underneath a layer of bubbly cheese.  Once I took a bite, it wasn’t long until I had finished the entire slice.  I had to stop myself from eating to snap a picture.  The crust was crispy on the bottom and then soft in the middle, I actually started to believe the rumors about the water making it taste better.  The toppings combined roasted garlic, white sauce, strings of spinach, chunks of artichoke and then covered in heavenly mozzarella cheese.   This pizza lived up to every expectation I had and the only disappointment was when there was nothing left.

If you are in New York, you can find Artichoke’s in the East Village at 328 E 14th Street between 1st and 2nd, in Chelsea at 114 10th Ave and in Greenwich Village at 111 Macdougal Street, between W 3rd and Bleeker.