Special Effects January Session: Jenny Olbrich

Our neighborhood has a distinct energy. That feeling comes from countless artists, musicians, crafters and creators, all working to follow their passion. Inspired by the new year and Dry - or Dryish - January ahead, we packed up some Brooklyn Special Effects and caught up with some of the makers in our neighborhood to see what drives them.
Jenny Olbrich, also known as The Pizza Girl NYC on Instagram, is the chef, head pizza maker, and co-owner of The Esters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. After bouncing between everything from ultra distance mountain biking to creative direction, Jenny committed to pizza in 2009 and embarked on a series of kitchens, pop ups, and “weird underground dinner parties.” Today she is building the neighborhood bar she wants to see, full of dogs, great drinks, and excellent pizza.
We met up with Jenny behind the counter during her daily prep work to talk about building community in New York, pizza as an artistic medium, and why Special Effects IPA has found a home in The Esters’ kitchen.