44 | BOROMAG.COM | MARCH 2015 FOOD & DRINK P.S. Pizza Shop In a month so focused on celebrating everything green, we have decided to showcase a brand new neighborhood restaurant focused on helping save the green—and by that, we mean your hardearned cash. Just this last week, the brand new Postscriptum Pizza Shop—or P.S. Pizza—opened its doors for the lunchtime crowd. So of course we had to swing by and check it out. Located smack-dab in the middle of one Astoria’s most bustling avenues, the pizza oven is next door to such favorites as Greenbay Organic Marketplace, the Lockwood Shops, Break Billiards, and Omonia Café—just a block from the train on Broadway. But this is one of the only places in the neighborhood where you can purchase the combo of a soup or salad, a whole personal 12-inch pizza, and a soft drink for just ten bucks. Now we think that’s a fantastic deal. The pizza is prepared to order, and may only be ordered by the whole pie. The crust is exceptionally light, buttery, and one of the thinnest around—yet it miraculously maintains its heat. On the classic pie—the only pie offered as a part of the special— that crust is then topped with fresh mozzarella and sprinkled with garlic, sea salt, and oregano, then spotted with dollops of a tangy marinara before being popped into the oven. On our visit, the service was exceptional. Water (infused with lemon) was served and refilled without request, and we were periodically asked how we enjoyed everything. Beyond the special, a few small plates and salads are also offered during lunch service. Deviled egg fans should definitely order a plate of their egg-on egg rendition. The yolks are spiced with chipotle, whipped until creamy, and then topped with salmon roe and chives. The full pizza menu is also available, featuring ten additional gourmet pies. There is a noticeable south of the border flare, which we found exciting. Better yet, if you are feeling creative, you can go ahead and build your own masterpiece. The palette of toppings for your palate ranges from chihuahua cheese to gouda, gruyere, and ricotta to charred pineapple, roasted cherry tomatoes, sopressata, tinga chicken, and even herb pesto and truffle oil. Starter offerings run the gamut from apple cider braised pork belly to blackened Nantucket scallops, from lobster rolls to ricotta gnudi with truffle peelings. They also serve an intimate selection of wine and beer. And what meal would be complete without a tart apple tatin or a warm plate of crullers served with chocolate and berry sauce for dunking? From our first ladle of Manhattan clam chowder to the tortilla thin pie and fountain soda, we enjoyed a deliciously affordable midday meal. P.S. We will be returning soon! 32-02 Broadway Astoria, NY 11106 (718) 685-2764
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