From the Kitchen at 145 1st Ave
Notes on the dough, the oven, and running a New York pizzeria since 1997 — straight from owner Frank Kabatas.
August 4, 2026
Pizza Restaurants in NYC: What Makes a Great New York Pizzeria?
From coal-fired Brooklyn pies to Queens slice shops, what actually separates a great NYC pizzeria from the rest.
July 5, 2026
I'm Open Until 5 in the Morning on Weekends
New York never really sleeps, and neither does East Village Pizza — why we stay open long after most kitchens have closed.
July 5, 2026
Pizza in Manhattan: Authentic New York-Style Pizza in the East Village
Finding great pizza in Manhattan isn't difficult — but finding a neighborhood pizzeria that consistently serves authentic New York-style pizza is what keeps locals coming back.
June 15, 2026
The Best Pizza in Manhattan: A Local's Guide
An authentic New York slice, late-night energy, crispy crust, and the kind of neighborhood spot locals actually return to.
June 14, 2026
East Village Pizza's Viral 11-Cent Slice Deal Took Over NYC During the Knicks' NBA Finals Run
Inspired by Jalen Brunson's #11, East Village Pizza offered 11-cent cheese slices after a Knicks Finals win — and the city noticed.
May 21, 2026
Pizza in Manhattan: Why Locals Still Search for the Perfect NYC Slice
Long-fermented dough, quality ingredients, balanced sauce, crispy crust — what actually makes a New York slice stand out, and where to find it.
May 8, 2026
Discover NYC Late-Night Eats: Your Guide to the Best Late-Night Food Spots in New York City
Oversized slices, crispy crusts, and ovens that stay hot into the early morning — a guide to late-night pizza in the East Village.
April 10, 2026
The Corner of 1st and 9th - Best Slice Near You
I've been at this corner since 1997. Same address, same oven, better pizza — the story of why the address matters.
April 10, 2026
My Dough Takes 72 Hours
Why the dough sits for 72 hours before it ever sees the oven, and why the old Baker's Pride oven isn't getting replaced.
April 10, 2026
I Spent Six Months Getting the Double Stacked Pizza Right
The double-stacked pizza wasn't planned — it came out of an empty restaurant, a livestream, and six months of trial and error.