I Tried 9 NYC Slices in a Day: Here's What I Found

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  • Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
  • This is Episode 6 of my quest to recreate the ultimate New York pizza slice at home. You can watch the full series here:
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    📃 Table of Contents
    0:00 - The Mission
    0:29 - Slice #1: Bleecker St. Pizza
    0:58 - Slice #2: 2Bros Pizza
    1:36 - Slice #3: East Village Pizza
    2:04 - Slice #4: Scarr's Pizza
    2:54 - Slice #5: L'Industrie Pizzeria
    4:03 - Slice #6: Best Pizza
    4:58 - Slice #7: Williamsburg Pizza
    5:21 - Slice #8: Luigi's Pizza
    5:51 - Slice #9: New Park Pizza
    6:33 - An Announcement
    6:53 - What I Learned About Cheese and Sauce
    7:42 - What I Learned About Dough, and Trying to Perfect My Recipe
    Written and Filmed by: Charlie Anderson
    Edited by: Charlie Anderson and Van Clements
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 498

  • @CharlieAndersonCooking
    @CharlieAndersonCooking  Рік тому +9

    Thanks for watching! To catch up on previous episodes of the series, click here!
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    To see another video I think you'll enjoy, click here!
    ua-cam.com/video/rDEBw-P9Mu4/v-deo.html (This Method Changed the Way I Make Fried Chicken)

    • @ArjyBarjy1
      @ArjyBarjy1 Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much for these it's really game changing. When does the final vid drop I want to. Try the full recipe!!

    • @DavidColeman1
      @DavidColeman1 Рік тому +3

      @@ArjyBarjy1 Here here! Bring on the full recipe!!

  • @RodCornholio
    @RodCornholio Рік тому +278

    Honestly, your work is worth thousands of dollars. Priceless for those who cannot afford to do the research themselves. Worthy of _The Best of UA-cam Awards_ (which ought to exist).

    • @CharlieAndersonCooking
      @CharlieAndersonCooking  Рік тому +19

      Hahaha I appreciate it!

    • @g2tegsown
      @g2tegsown Рік тому +1

      @@CharlieAndersonCooking Dude! This guy is right. You are literally have completed all the research and beyond the level I would take it. I trust your opinion because clearly you are illustrating your passion for the answer (as passion I also share). I can't wait to see the recipe! It will definitely be my next home pizza :) What an amazing job you have done!

    • @zay-lias
      @zay-lias Рік тому +2

      Need a discord server!!!

    • @sethcashman1011
      @sethcashman1011 Рік тому

      I agree.

    • @staytight6340
      @staytight6340 Рік тому

      All these slices look alike

  • @Raiden_N7
    @Raiden_N7 Рік тому +49

    Eating 9 different pizzas in one day is my idea of a good time.

  • @sleepyhead7391
    @sleepyhead7391 Рік тому +111

    This channel is amazing. I have no idea how you're not completely sick of pizza yet 😂. You and Brian Lagerstrom should do a collab. You guys make the best pizza content

    • @mrcmoes
      @mrcmoes Рік тому +3

      I went through something similar durring covid (I didnt travel to NYC though). I was making several pizzas a week for a wile. Somehow didnt get bored of it. Although I did calm down after a wile lol.

    • @BlacqueJacqueShellacque_
      @BlacqueJacqueShellacque_ Рік тому +3

      LOL. The last time I was in NYC I ate pizza every meal for 4 days straight. I was definitely tired of it the last day, but I live in a place with no great pizza, so had to get my fix.

    • @royal_kira7184
      @royal_kira7184 Рік тому +1

      Maybe he only ate a couple of slices per week. I could totally eat a slice every week and not get tired of it!
      ❤️🍕❤️🍕❤️

    • @CGagnon5
      @CGagnon5 Рік тому +5

      Wtf does being sick of pizza even mean? it’s one of the best foods ever

    • @SplendorSolis
      @SplendorSolis Рік тому +7

      You can't be sick of pizza, it's the best food in the world.

  • @davidzeto2446
    @davidzeto2446 Рік тому +10

    Great video. Btw, back in the 80's, all the best slices in NYC were greasy and cheesy enough that there was always the possibility of half the cheese sliding right off the slice just as you start eating, provided the reheat was hot enough. Hence, the fold was born; it was all about keeping your cheese in your possession.

  • @jpolchlopek
    @jpolchlopek Рік тому +32

    Dude, I know I'm being a little too much of a fanboy, but you seriously have the production values of someone with 200k+ subscribers. Like Babish / Weissman level. Killer episode, man.

  • @cjennings
    @cjennings Рік тому +8

    Wow. Watching this series immediately made this my favorite food channel! You're setting a new standard for everyone else, Charlie. Your precision and depth of research is phenomenal. I'm in awe and I'm about to binge-watch the rest of your content. Many thanks!

  • @ShiraClips
    @ShiraClips Рік тому +6

    Your delivery, research, and editing make this video and many others you've made masterpieces.
    Your editing is worth just as much as your research, you're doing an amazing job!
    You've earned my respect and a sub-

  • @gavinm717gkm
    @gavinm717gkm Рік тому +21

    Thank you so much for all of this hard work you’ve put in. As someone who is also on the journey to perfecting the slice, this info is invaluable to me. Keep crushing it!

  • @nabnab9454
    @nabnab9454 Рік тому +20

    Honestly such amazing videos, no doubt you’ll be at 100k soon

    • @motion1463
      @motion1463 Рік тому +1

      He will at least be at 250k

  • @mrkattm
    @mrkattm Рік тому +3

    I perfer a 67% dough proofed for 5 days although I have modified my oven to cook at 600 degrees F pluss I use both a steel on top of pizza stones so I am sure that helps.

  • @dneuens
    @dneuens Рік тому +7

    Dude, big props for all the research and breakdowns. The way you've taken us along this journey and justified it lends so much credibility to the findings. Rather than just showing us a recipe, we get to see the process of how and why. I've been following your steps at home and it's been a big help. Can't wait to see more!

  • @PerfectPrinceX1
    @PerfectPrinceX1 Рік тому +24

    I was just in NYC trying different places too and your video doesn't portray how much work it is to visit all of these places!!! it takes a lot of energy lol nice vid!!

  • @dangelorussell3998
    @dangelorussell3998 Рік тому +5

    Wowww this was a good one. This video helped confirm some things that I've been pondering about for a while now. The dedication is unreal. Amazing stuff Charlie!
    Can't wait for the next video on the series!

  • @ShaggyBoyProductions
    @ShaggyBoyProductions Рік тому +14

    I love this channel

  • @iamcraiggentry
    @iamcraiggentry Рік тому +5

    I'm loving this series so far. 5 years ago I found the Pizza Show hosted by Frank, the owner of Best Pizza, and started making pizza at home. My goal was also to make NY style but I couldn't find any info online about how to really make it but I found a lot on Napoli style so I've been doing that ever since. I just recently started back into NY style and your vids have been very helpful, thank you.

  • @hudy9080
    @hudy9080 Рік тому +1

    I've been absolutely hooked on this series, can't wait for the next video!

  • @jimshibolth329
    @jimshibolth329 Рік тому +2

    Great content..been making for 56 years , researching, experimenting, eating pizza in many countries..reading extensivly, and watching youtubes on pizza..your video on trying 9 pizza's in New York was awesome..Thank You

  • @michaeltorres3231
    @michaeltorres3231 Рік тому +2

    Love your passion Charlie in creating that perfect slice. I and many on this channel have your passion and can relate to it. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing...

  • @sherifyacoub6862
    @sherifyacoub6862 Рік тому

    So much insight packed into 12 minutes! Fantastic content and I'm very much looking forward to your next pizza episode!

  • @Sonatafade
    @Sonatafade Рік тому +1

    Amazing content as always! I adore this series.

  • @detnibul9361
    @detnibul9361 Рік тому +1

    Great work amigo! Thank you for this series

  • @DesaiDigital
    @DesaiDigital Рік тому +1

    love the work you've put into this - eaten at more NYC pizzerias in one day than I do in months living here! doing my second try with your modified dough recipe this week - cranking the oven was also great advice, first round was great! Thank you for the work here Charlie!

  • @EngineeringDisaster
    @EngineeringDisaster Рік тому +1

    Amazing work Charlie. Really digging your series. I got hooked on making pizza during Covid and have been very happy with my Neapolitan style after many many different versions. NY style was gonna be my next deep dive but you’ve already done all the homework for me 🙂🙂 good stuff Keep up the awesome content.

  • @justzs4866
    @justzs4866 Рік тому

    You're videos are so good man, keep up the good work!

  • @GregBabineau
    @GregBabineau Рік тому +1

    This series speaks to my heart.

  • @shibby328
    @shibby328 Рік тому

    Love these videos and can’t wait for step by step guide. I did New York back end of last year and I’m craving their pizza! Keep up the good work Charlie!

  • @TheBenghaziRabbit
    @TheBenghaziRabbit Рік тому +3

    gonna be so sad when this series is over
    but will be super happy knowing the challenge is complete

  • @terrencegeary9690
    @terrencegeary9690 Рік тому +2

    Not sure if you mentioned this, but Scarr's also mills their own flour and I believe uses some whole wheat.

  • @EM10
    @EM10 Рік тому +2

    Yes been waiting for this guy to post!!

  • @shibbel1
    @shibbel1 Рік тому

    Love this series, Charlie! Keep up the great work, man.
    Ive had them all and l'industrie is my favorite slice.

  • @vasiovasio
    @vasiovasio Рік тому

    Dedication Level Infinity! Keep going Charlie!

  • @leojimenez5928
    @leojimenez5928 Рік тому

    God bless you dude, your content is so chill, informative, and entertaining,, liked and subbed

  • @scottb4767
    @scottb4767 Рік тому

    Looking forward to the final recipe! Glad I found your channel, keep them coming.

  • @prognostics
    @prognostics Рік тому +4

    Great video as usual, looking forward to the finale

  • @ryaneakin1349
    @ryaneakin1349 Рік тому

    Earned my sub - had to watch a few videos over weeks of being on youtube but your vids are quality and I love your passion

  • @keithf3608
    @keithf3608 Рік тому

    I love your videos! so informative and I learn something every time. I still use your sauce recipe.

  • @MichaelGrode
    @MichaelGrode Рік тому

    Killer video Charlie. I like how you briefly went over each pizza and what you took away from your review. Your production quality is top notch.

  • @francescooke4612
    @francescooke4612 Рік тому

    Thorough, informative, I love it!

  • @jasonreinecke3569
    @jasonreinecke3569 Рік тому +10

    Good video. It can be difficult to isolate one thing at a time to assess while holding others constant because a lot of times each factor depends on what you set for the others. E.g., like here you learned that higher hydration might actually be better if you do two bakes (great catch!). Obviously you can't test every little detail in every configuration, but good job not remaining too beholden to an earlier finding once you learned something new - stay this open to change as you progress through the final stages of testing.

    • @CharlieAndersonCooking
      @CharlieAndersonCooking  Рік тому +5

      Exactly haha, I feel like I keep going back and forth because every time I change something, it affects something else. But I think I'm finally getting there!

  • @bekidox
    @bekidox Рік тому

    Absolutely been loving this whole series and the strive to nail that nyc pizza at home.

  • @tonyxenos1818
    @tonyxenos1818 3 дні тому

    Great job man. Through the research I’ve done - this is the most comprehensive and worthwhile series on the art of nys pizza making and recipes. Ty

  • @lordcrispen
    @lordcrispen Рік тому +8

    People out there waiting for the next episode of their favorite HBO show to drop. I'm in here with the shakes waiting for the next hit from Charlie to drop.

  • @alexanderdebora439
    @alexanderdebora439 Рік тому

    Super informative, great videos!

  • @lousekoya1803
    @lousekoya1803 Рік тому

    Thanks from Quebec for your awesome Pizza Passion !

  • @Standupcomedyclass
    @Standupcomedyclass Рік тому

    Exciting. It’s getting close! Good work!

  • @grantmiddleton3588
    @grantmiddleton3588 Рік тому +2

    Just want to say thanks. All your research has changed my home pizza game. I even went to the scrap yard and made my own 1/2” thick pizza steel. Cost me only $30. It’s a good option for people that can’t afford a store bought one.

  • @garethowen9219
    @garethowen9219 Рік тому +5

    This series is probably the best of all NYC pizza videos. Keep it up, hope your channel goes to the moon!

  • @earthquakesville7540
    @earthquakesville7540 Рік тому

    We appreciate you, Charlie!

  • @clunkclunk2099
    @clunkclunk2099 Рік тому

    I *love* Best Pizza, and glad you rated it highly. Also thanks for giving me a couple more places to try when I get back to NYC.

  • @TheEaglesReign
    @TheEaglesReign Рік тому

    I am getting a new pizza steel soon. I am excited to try your recipe as soon as you drop it

  • @-EchoesIntoEternity-
    @-EchoesIntoEternity- Рік тому +3

    imo the reheat is essential, just like twice frying something. i would have skipped 2bros and new park, gone to Di Faras and Tommy's instead.

  • @thesmuuuuggh
    @thesmuuuuggh Рік тому

    great content man, i learned a lot from this one.

  • @intoitreviews
    @intoitreviews Рік тому +4

    I've been using a variety of your recipe, but I have a Breville pizza oven that I set on 650 deck and 500 degree top. It seems to be perfect... I use a 1% oil. I think the hydration is 61%. I also bulk ferment for at least 24 to 48 hours. This helps with the flavor. The Breville is kind of necessary IMHO, but I admire your home oven attempt.

  • @XanderL
    @XanderL Рік тому

    Man, these series has been a ride. Looks like I hopped on just in time!

  • @internationalme2897
    @internationalme2897 3 місяці тому

    Love the pizza videos! Thank you ❤

  • @MirzaLLC
    @MirzaLLC Рік тому

    Bravo! I learned from you more than from any other food channel on UA-cam.

  • @claudiamiller7730
    @claudiamiller7730 Рік тому

    Such great research…appreciated! I was actually hoping for there to be a huge reveal at the end of some random hole-in-the-wall joint that would produce just the most epic slice of all!

  • @KahlevN
    @KahlevN Рік тому +4

    I'd love to see you experiment not just with fermentation times, but also temps and yeast levels. Your concern of a long fermentation softening the dough is valid, so I'm curious if either more yeast, or a shorter warmer proof either on the countertop or even in a bread proofing box (mine is just a hot pad inside a big cooler with a battery powered fan and temp/humidity gauge) would result in more flavor but without damaging the texture, or if the results would be the same.
    You can find all sorts of charts of time vs. temp vs. yeast used on the pizza forum you mentioned previously. Just remember that if you increase the temp, you need to increase the humidity as well (I use a damp paper towel in front of my fan).

  • @Kotsoros37
    @Kotsoros37 Рік тому

    Industrie was the best one I ever had so I guess I'd enjoy scarrs too! Can't wait for the step by step next episode, much love my dude I love your dedication to detail!

  • @JBK415
    @JBK415 Рік тому

    I stumbled across your channel while searching for pizza making topic. Excellent UA-cam Videos….GREAT CONTENT….I have subscribed and signed up for your newsletters.
    I am definitely not a chef or nor do I have the cooking knowledge and talent of yours. Still, I love learning…., especially with someone that is willing to teach us step by step….especially those of us with only basic cooking/kitchen knowledge.
    I just watched and liked your entire NYC pizza series to date. I love learning about all cooking variables / controls and what you have found to be the best ingredients. I look forward to you teaching us the final NYC pizza revision.
    I hope you continue the pizza series in the future…..maybe a series on “Detroit”and the original “Neapolitan” styles.
    P.S. I also love the details / links you provide each video.
    Again…GREAT WORK, and THANK YOU!

  • @puffyin
    @puffyin Рік тому

    Love this series.

  • @SadToffee
    @SadToffee Рік тому +1

    just popping in to let you know the algorithm picked up your video, good luck to you sir! hope you go viral.

  • @zay-lias
    @zay-lias Рік тому +4

    Saying it again in this video Charlie, need a counter for how many pizzas were made for the perfection so people will know how hard perfecting a recipe takes!!!!

  • @FloridaRaider
    @FloridaRaider Рік тому

    Appreciate your work

  • @everythingautomotiveeta5839
    @everythingautomotiveeta5839 Рік тому +1

    What a amazing series

  • @scharocks
    @scharocks Рік тому

    P.S. can’t wait till you finish the series to try your ultimate recipe at home… keep up the good work!!!

  • @kyl3k91
    @kyl3k91 Рік тому

    I hope a full on recipe is coming because I've been following this series since I moved away from NYC after living there my whole life. I need to know how to recreate NYC pizza.

  • @AnHonest_ConMan
    @AnHonest_ConMan Рік тому

    Just made pizza tonight following your directions. It came out beautifully. I have a lodge cast iron pizza pan and didn't pick up a pizza screen yet but still. Best homeade pizza I ever made.

  • @onlymyself7225
    @onlymyself7225 Рік тому

    i appreciate the work you put in , try coming up with the perfect pakora some day , and maybe the perfect jamacian patty while you are at it , i am definitely waiting on this final pizza episode though!

  • @frankfixer5884
    @frankfixer5884 Рік тому

    Outstanding content on your channel.

  • @pauldellasalla
    @pauldellasalla Рік тому

    I agree with you about the reheat. I've been making pizzas since before covid hit and the reheat brings a homemade slice to the next level

  • @shammytv
    @shammytv Рік тому +1

    yet another banger, keep it up

  • @dominikn19
    @dominikn19 Рік тому

    Great video! 👑

  • @garyc4821
    @garyc4821 Рік тому +1

    When I lived in New York 20 years ago, my favorite was Lombardi’s. I’m not usually a fan of cheese pizza, but eating there changed my mind.

  • @scowlistic
    @scowlistic Рік тому

    Dedication to the craft, respect.

  • @motion1463
    @motion1463 Рік тому +3

    Best pizza videos on UA-cam 🔥

  • @royal_kira7184
    @royal_kira7184 Рік тому +1

    😂 I didn’t even watch the video yet and I hit 👍🏽 because I love this series that much!

  • @thewhitestone
    @thewhitestone Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to the final ultimate recipe!

  • @shelbyrichards9224
    @shelbyrichards9224 Рік тому

    I love this!!!

  • @janf.164
    @janf.164 Рік тому

    This is awesome!

  • @mysticstylez19991
    @mysticstylez19991 Рік тому

    Hopefully after all is said and done you make your definitive pizza video for absolute best slice, I think thatll be a good video for you in terms of performance too
    Great channel man, informative and easy listening

  • @bigbro973
    @bigbro973 Рік тому +2

    Im really excited to see your take on pizza dough. Its the most elusive part of pizza making. I went through 2 years of trying to make my pizza dough by reading and trying to reverse engineer pizza doughs I bought from my favorite pizza store. I never nailed it.
    I opened my pizza store 10 years ago, and still am trying to nail the perfect dough

  • @anber4129
    @anber4129 Рік тому

    thank you for posting all your content, especially your research into NY style pizza. ☺️ I am from VA and NY is far from me 😓😥 about 6-7 hours away 😓 but I love NY style pizza! And I love baking and cooking! You have helped me a lot to improve my pizza game hehe! -Again, thank you friend!!

  • @alexsedlak1
    @alexsedlak1 Рік тому +1

    THIS EDITING IS INSANE

  • @richardcoughlin8931
    @richardcoughlin8931 Рік тому

    Thanks very much for going to the trouble of sampling nine NYC pizzas. I live on the West Coast really miss New York pizza which has always been my favorite.

  • @jralz4620
    @jralz4620 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this great content! Definitely Lindustrie would be my favourite slice since that is how I like it , airy, crunchy and chewy. Do you think they used a 00 flour type to achieve that airiness with a higher fermentation as you mentioned of 65%? Thanks

  • @cunninghammanor
    @cunninghammanor Рік тому

    Love this series man! I’m trying out your recipes as you go! Great stuff. Also, you should check out Kitchen Dial for conversions!

  • @brettanomyces7077
    @brettanomyces7077 Рік тому

    Great job with the video. Subscribed.

  • @sandhill9313
    @sandhill9313 10 місяців тому

    As always, well done! I have been making my own "Grande East Coast Blend" for over a year, I cut skimmed and whole milk mozz from WM into equal size blocks (an ounce of each for the little pies I've been making) and freeze one block of each together, and grate them as a step in prep. Buying only 2 lbs at a time and no anti-clump powder like in the pre grated.

  • @ScottBalkum
    @ScottBalkum Рік тому +1

    Hold the oil until the very end of the dough mix. I am mixing a total of 4 minutes before oil and then 12 minutes after. BTW, love your videos. I’ve learned a ton on my journey as well, much from you. Thank you. But, yes, 3 day proof is best. 24 hours is minumim.

  • @freedomchance9982
    @freedomchance9982 Рік тому

    Great video!!!

  • @thePowerPlant
    @thePowerPlant Рік тому

    Just found your channel through the YT algo. You are great! Thanks for the superb content. Please never change. Seen too many food channels lose their way due to follower boom.

  • @jeremyparolini4579
    @jeremyparolini4579 Рік тому +1

    Dude, keep this content coming. It’s incredible… even if I’m a little let down with you not going to Lucali haha. Dang, what great content though! Do collabs, talk more about pizza, keep this stuff coming!

  • @luisjacome5442
    @luisjacome5442 Рік тому +2

    Great vid! The thing about some of these places is they have specialties. I would never get the normal cheese at bleeker st, but their version of a marg pizza is one of the best in the city. Keep up the work!

    • @bigalbbq8483
      @bigalbbq8483 Рік тому +1

      i also think judging the different price points against each other isnt super fair. The places Id go for a one dollar slice are obviously not the same quality as the 3 or 4 dollar slice places

  • @rustyschackleford5800
    @rustyschackleford5800 Рік тому +2

    Best to watch this while eating homemade pizza. Couldn't do it if I was hungry!

  • @jamessilva8331
    @jamessilva8331 Рік тому

    Killer analysis 👏

  • @staytight6340
    @staytight6340 Рік тому

    Wow most original content I've ever seen
    Pizza slices!!!!!!

  • @imthebause
    @imthebause Рік тому

    The reheating factor is something that I never considered before. Definitely will have to try that out next time.

  • @WalkerSmallEnginePerformance

    I agree on the Red Pack. So good. The canned NY style sauce form Bianco DiNapoli is excellent too; just use it right out of the can. Nothing else needed.