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East Village Pizza in the Press

East Village Pizza has been featured by some of the top food publications, local guides, and media outlets covering New York City’s legendary pizza scene. From our signature vodka slice to our classic New York pies, see what writers and critics are saying about one of the East Village’s favorite pizza spots.

New York Times

How a Pizzeria Owner With a Million Fans on Instagram Spends His Sundays

Frank Kabatas serves slices to his hungry customers at East Village Pizza while posting videos for his insatiable audience of 1.7 million followers on Instagram.

FOX News

How to host the ultimate Super Bowl party?

Lifestyle expert Jene Luciani on what food, beverages you should serve to your guests during Super Bowl Sunday.

FOX5 New York

GDNY 'Best of the Boroughs': NYC pizza

Here are the winners of the best pizza in NYC for the "Best of the Boroughs" contest.

Good Morning America

Big ideas for a successful small business

For Small Business Saturday, “GMA” spotlights inspiring stories of entrepreneurship. Plus, tips for small business owners from PR expert Jenna Guarneri.

PIX11

National Cheese Pizza Day with East Village Pizza

It's National Cheese Pizza Day and if you like pizza and you like cheese then you need to get a slice of East Village Pizza's double-stacked cheese pizza! This pizza phenomenon was created by East Village Pizza owner Frank Kabatas.

PIX11

East Village pizza shop to give away free slices

A pizza shop in Manhattan’s East Village will give away free slices next week.

New York Lifestyle Magazine

ENTREPRENEUR’S CORNER - Frank Kabatas: The Rise Of NYC’s Pizza Mogul

Frank Kabatas is the owner of East Village Pizza, a popular New York-based pizzeria where tradition meets innovation. Here is where Frank went from being a delivery driver in 1997, being fired after just six months, to later becoming the pizzeria’s owner in 2003, highlighting his passion for the craft and his embodiment of the power of hard work and determination.

Spectrum News NY1

An immigrant's journey from delivery driver to pizza business owner

From delivery driver to business owner, Frank Kabatas says his life has come full circle.

Chowhound

Mistakes You're Probably Making With Your Pizza Oven

As a general rule, Frank Kabatas, Owner and Operator of East Village Pizza, told Chowhound that 14 to 17 coals will bring the pizza oven temperature to around 300-325 degrees Fahrenheit, and 23-25 coals will raise it to between 500 and 550 degrees Fahrenheit.

New York Post

I was fired from an NYC pizzeria — now I own the slice joint

When Frank Kabatas first came to the United States in 1997 when he was 23, he’d only ever seen pizza in the movies.

FOX News

Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day

Frank Kabatas of East Village Pizza shows the 'Fox & Friends' co-hosts how to toss pizza dough to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

NBC New York

The story behind the slice: East Village Pizza

East Village Pizza not only has a great slice, but the owner has a great story. Lauren Scala meets with Frank Kabatas to learn about his journey.

AMNY

Once fired from the pizzeria he now owns, Frank Kabatas recounts the journey of East Village Pizza

“Everything that I’ve done so far, it has changed my comfort zone,” Kabatas said. “I never had pizza in my life before East Village Pizza — I had a lot of firsts here."

PIX11

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizzas

There’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in New York City than sharing a heart-shaped pizza.

Timeout New York

Free Slice of Pizza at East Village Pizza

New Yorkers love pizza. New Yorkers love free things. Free pizza? Really, what more could we ask for?

New York Post

All the best Pi Day deals and freebies: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, more

For one day only, on March 14, East Village Pizza is offering a limited-edition 24K gold-speckled Margherita pizza. The premium offering is a luxurious twist on their best-selling classic, featuring carefully placed 24K gold flakes. The golden pizza will cost $150 per pie and will not be sold by the slice.

PMQ Pizza

Once Fired from the Pizzeria He Now Owns, Frank Kabatas Plans Slice Giveaway August 6

Frank Kabatas started out as a delivery driver in 1997 for East Village Pizza, a renowned landmark pizzeria in New York City. Then, he got fired after just six months on the job. Five years later, he bought the joint—and became one of Manhattan’s best-known pizza guys.

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