As I stepped into this unsuspecting pizza shop in the heart of our dear city, a gust of warm air hit me, carrying with it the promise of home-baked crust and bubbling mozzarella. A sweet, yeasty aroma wafted through the door, reminiscent of a New York City subway car at rush hour - if the subway car was baking fresh bread and the passengers were made of tomatoes and garlic. The walls of the shop were adorned, not with the usual kitschy Italian trinkets or motivational quotes written in tomato sauce, but with images of the NYC skyline, the Statue of Liberty, and a picture of a rat carrying a slice of pizza that I'm pretty sure was bigger than him. A clear homage, or perhaps a humorous jab, at the pizza shop's roots. Ordering a slice, I was presented with a piece of pizza so large it could have been used as a makeshift umbrella. The toppings were generously spread, with pepperoni pieces that were almost as numerous as the potholes on 5th Avenue. The first bite was a revelation - a riot of flavors that was as chaotic and bustling as Times Square on New Year's Eve. The sauce was tangy and bold, the cheese like a comforting blanket of creamy goodness, and the crust had that perfect blend of chewy and crispy that made me long for the sounds of honking taxis and impatient pedestrians. The ambiance of the place was as busy and vibrant as the streets of Manhattan, with the staff bustling around like yellow cabs weaving their way around the city. They were as warm and welcoming as a NYC hot dog vendor, with the same no-nonsense efficiency. But let's not forget the pièce de résistance - the box. Yes, the pizza box that featured a caricature of King Kong holding a slice of pizza atop the Empire State Building - because nothing screams 'New York' quite like a giant ape enjoying a slice of pizza. In conclusion, if you've ever found yourself yearning for the Big Apple while walking through our city, this pizza shop is definitely worth a visit. It's as close to a New York experience as you can get, without having to worry about finding a parking spot or paying Manhattan rent prices.

Ordered Angelo’s for the first time through doordash, as we were hungry and tired from work. It came quickly and hot, and the pizza was absolutely delicious. Crispy, thin crust… delicious sauce, it was perfect. Reminded me of the pizza in New York where I’m from. Safe to say we will order again!