![Freddie-Peppers](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/513813831_fcdabb4e05.jpg)
It was a rainy day similar to today when I stopped by Freddie and Pepper’s and snapped this photo. Hungry, I slipped inside and went downstairs to order a slice. Down a few cement steps next to the tiny kitchen and pizza ovens I went.
Eyeing what they had already cooked up, I said, “May I please have a slice of mozzarella, tomato, basil?” Ever polite, I smiled at the guy who took my order.
He nodded his assent to my request to take pictures inside; I snapped a couple to show you behind the counter.
![Fred-n-Peppers](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/513813845_0542f0658b.jpg)
A few moments later I was the proud holder of a hot slice of pizza. The thin and crispy crust warmed my hands through the paper plate. The steaming slice smelled delicious. I sat down at one of the black and white tiled tables in the back and began to eat.
The hot cheese burned my tongue but I didn’t care, because fresh basil, garlic, and tomato were having a happy party in my mouth. I could think of nothing else.
As I sat back taking a moment to savor the delicious flavors I realized I’d forgotten to take a picture. Here’s what my slice looked like after a couple bites in.
![tomato-basil](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/513773910_eb53fdd94b.jpg)
Catering to the health conscious crowd, they offer whole wheat crusts (yes they have regular ones too) and soy cheese (yes they offer ‘normal’ mozzarella as well), and have a wide variety of toppings. Just take a look at the Gourmet Pizza section of their menu to get an idea. (You'll have to get to their menu the hard way, I can't get it to load by linking to it. Follow either link under menus.)
Whatever your hankering, Freddie and Pepper’s, near the corner of 74th & Amsterdam, is a great place to stop if you’re in the mood for a slice.
I'm 2,000 miles away from a decent slice of pizza... This kind of thing makes me incredibly jealous!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, poor you. :( No really, I'm serious. I feel for ya!
ReplyDeleteLast time I left NYC, I couldn't even look at the pizza. You get spoiled by the yummy non-greasy, thin crust pizza that's found on just about any corner.