Grimaldi's

DUMBO (District Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass), Brooklyn

The best pizza we have tried is by far Grimaldi's. 

Perfectly crisp thin crust and fresh toppings. The thing that makes it special is the coal brick oven where it's cooked.  New Yorkers claim (and I agree) the thing that makes their pizza and bagels the best is the NYC tap water...it's the special ingredient.

It used to be in a hole in the wall which had lots of charm but always had a long line because of the small size.  

It moved just up the street to 1 Front Street.  It's a three story location and makes the line almost non existent.   

My favorite thing to order is a pepperoni and sausage pizza with an Olde Brooklyn root beer to drink.  

A couple of summers ago when we were living in Brooklyn for work with cru, Mackey had his first slice of pizza ever.  Of course it had to be Grimaldi's.  He demolished it.

Tips for first timers:
*Upon getting to the restaurant, do not go inside to place your name on a list.  Just get in line. There's an older gentleman who will come out and ask how many are in your party.  You don't give him a name, he doesn't want to know.  He's been doing this for years and he has it down to a science.
*Do not ask how long the wait.  You want to remain in this man's good graces.
*It is cash only.
*Do not ask them to split checks...just put your cash together and figure it out.
*Do not linger when done, they are busy and they are all about efficiency.
*If you get the waiter JP, he's awesome with kids.
*Brooklynites are proud of their pizza and their borough...let your waiter know it's your first time, ask what their favorite pizza is, if they grew up in Brooklyn, etc.
*The slices are large but they're thin- I can always eat at least 3.
*Have a great time!

Celebrating our 5th anniversary

Introducing a group of students to Grimaldi's after a long day of ministry

My wonderful father-in-law enjoying his first slice