10 of the Best Pizza Slices In Brooklyn (Not From Di Fara)
Ciccio’s; 207 Avenue U, Gravesend
I thought J&V was old-school Italian, but Ciccio’s is another slice joint that always tends to have at least four or five guys sitting out front, not doing much of anything, no matter the time of day. Step past those guys (who’ve always been very friendly in my experience) and order a plain slice, which might just have the best crust I’ve experienced. The crust is firm, but chewy, and full of air pockets, almost in the manner of a great baguette. The sauce is savory and spread liberally on the crust, while the cheese is not overdone. But the crowning touch is a smattering of sesame seeds which maybe shouldn’t make sense, but absolutely do. They add a nuttiness that I never knew was missing from my pizza, but is now all I want to have.