Where’s the best slice in the city?

(Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine)

* “Angelo’s. I like my crust crispy.” “Joe and Pat’s on Staten Island. I’ve been going there since I was little.” “Papa John’s. It’s inexpensive!” “Liberty Pizza.” “Nick’s. The crust-cheese-sauce ratio is ideal.” “Two Boots.” “Little Caesars.” “Pizza Hut.” “Little Italy Pizza—43rd and Madison.” “Fornino in Brooklyn.” “Rosa’s.” “John’s in Astoria.”

What’s the weirdest topping you’ve ever tried?
Pineapple. . . . . . 24
Anchovies. . . . . . 7
Pineapple & ham. . . . . . 3
Seafood. . . . . . 3
Pasta. . . . . . 3
Chocolate. . . . . . 2
BBQ chicken. . . . . . 2
Chicken Alfredo. . . . . . 1
Egg. . . . . . 1
Ketchup. . . . . . 1
Donkey. . . . . . 1
Corn. . . . . . 1
Raisins & bananas. . . . . . 1
Lasagne. . . . . . 1
Salad. . . . . . 1
Sardines. . . . . . 1
Mac ’n’ cheese. . . . . . 1
Tuna. . . . . . 1
Curried chicken. . . . . . 1
Lo mein. . . . . . 1
Squid. . . . . . 1
Cajun crawfish. . . . . . 1
Snakes. . . . . . 1
Ravioli à la vodka. . . . . . 1
Capers. . . . . . 1
Chicken wings. . . . . . 1
Shrimp. . . . . . 1
Kangaroo. . . . . . “I was in Australia.” 1
Pastirma. . . . . . “It’s a type of beef strip.” 1

78% prefer thin crust over thick.
39% favor pepperoni over any other topping.
59% refuse to use knife and fork.

The most important part of a slice is …
Sauce. . . . . . 13
Cheese. . . . . . 17
Crust. . . . . . 22
All parts make the whole. . . . . . 48

How much are you willing to pay for a slice?

How often do you blot the grease?
Always . . . . . . . . . 36
Sometimes . . . . . .42
Never . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fold your slice?
Always . . . . . . . . . 40
Sometimes . . . . . . 41
Never . . . . . . . . . . .19

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