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Here are 10 places in Queens where you
can grab a delicious specialty slice of pizza
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com / @QNS
Th ere’s nothing quite like a good slice of
pizza. While you can never go wrong with
a classic slice, sometimes you want to take
a step out of your comfort zone and try a
unique specialty pizza topping.
It’s no secret that the best pizza comes
from New York, and that includes specialty
pizza, too. Here are a few places in
Queens where you can get a great specialty
slice.
1. Cascarino’s, locations in
Whitestone and Bayside
Voted the Best Specialty Pizza in the
Bethpage Best of the Boro competition,
Cascarino’s has a number of specialty pizzas
to choose from. In addition to their
famous Grandma Sicilian pizza, they also
have unique toppings to choose from, such
as their white spinach pizza, their bacon
potato pizza and their bruschetta pizza.
2. Sunnyside Pizza, 40-01A
Queens Blvd., Sunnyside
Does pineapple belong on a pizza? It’s an
age-old question that has been a subject of
debate for many pizza lovers. At Sunnyside
Pizza, not only can you order pineapple as
a topping, but you can order a slice of a
Hawaiian pizza, which gives you the delicious
pineapple taste with the extra bonus
of ham. For pizza lovers who don’t want
pineapple, have no fear; there are plenty
of other specialty options to choose from.
3. Singas Famous Pizza, locations
in Forest Hills, Flushing,
Kew Gardens, Floral Park
and Long Island City
What’s better than chicken alfredo?
How about a chicken alfredo pizza? At
Singas Famous Pizza, they take the simple
idea of a pizza and add unique toppings
to the mix that you can choose from
including shrimp, roasted red peppers
and sweet corn.
4. Pizza Garden, 171-01
Northern Blvd., Flushing
Having a hard time choosing between
pasta and pizza? We’ve all been there
before. At Pizza Garden, you don’t have
to make this diffi cult decision — among
their specialty pizzas is a lasagna slice and
a penne alla vodka slice, so you’ll never
have to choose between pizza and pasta
ever again!
5. Carlo’s Pizzeria,
74-02 Metropolitan
Ave., Middle Village
At Carlo’s, they don’t just have delicious
regular slices — their specialty slices
can’t be beat. If you’re feeling adventurous,
give their calamari pizza a try.
Not a fan of seafood? Carlo’s has a number
of specialty toppings to choose from,
including chicken bacon ranch, Sfi ngione
(onions and breadcrumbs) and fresh
mozzarella and tomato.
6. The Original Pizza Sam, 89-06
Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
Th e Original Pizza Sam has been a
Jackson Heights staple for over 50 years,
and their pizza is as delicious now as it
was when they fi rst opened their doors.
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind
specialty slice, try their supremo slice,
which comes in meat, veggie or a mix
of both.
7. Basil Brick Oven Pizza,
28-17 Astoria Blvd., Astoria
If you’re sick of summer and are itching
for the cool days of autumn, get an
early start by grabbing a pizzucca slice
from Basil Brick Oven Pizza. Th e pizzucca
is replaces the traditional marinara
sauce with a pumpkin walnut sauce
and is topped with homemade fresh
mozzarella, pancetta, parmigiano reggiano,
extra virgin olive oil and basil,
making it the perfect slice to get you
ready for fall.
8. Matese Pizza, 26-15 Francis
Lewis Blvd., Flushing
Looking for a variety of specialty toppings
to choose from? Matese Pizza is the
place to be. Come by and try their delicious
options, including the chicken cacciatore
pizza, the spinach alfredo pizza or
the upside-down Sicilian pizza.
9. Centre Pizzeria, 245-
25 Horace Harding
Expressway, Little Neck
Many people love a good ziti specialty
slice, but have you ever had a ravioli
slice? Centre Pizzeria takes pasta-topped
pizza to the next level by putting ravioli
topped with vodka sauce on their specialty
pizzas. Th ey also have a number
of delicious specialty toppings to choose
from, including chicken marsala, pizza
diavolo and more.
10. Uncle Jimmy’s Pizzeria,
41-10 49th St., Sunnyside
From Grandma pizza to BBQ Ranch
Chicken, Uncle Jimmy’s Pizza has many
classic specialty toppings that will satisfy
even the pickiest pizza lover. Come by
and try a slice of their mac and cheese
pizza.
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