(Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine)

Just as Jim Lahey changed the face of artisanal bread-baking with Sullivan St Bakery, so he endeavors to leave his dough-driven mark on Co., the pizza parlor he opens this week with investors Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Phil Suarez. A sleek, woody room sets the casual scene for light crusts, seasonal toppings, imported mozzarella di bufala, and ice cream for dessert. 230 Ninth Ave., at 24th St.; 212-243-1105.

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