I'm from Jersey.... grew up 20 minutes outside of Manhattan. Half of my childhood was spent in NYC. My opinion is obviously not the be all, end all when it comes to pizza, but I can tell the real deal from a fraud. \r
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Joe Peep's is right around the corner from my apartment. When I saw NY Pizza, my eyes lit up. Anxious for a taste of home, I ran in and ordered a pie. I was so disappointed. Their pizza is super doughy, ZERO flavor. It sat like a lump in my stomach and my boyfriend and I proceeded to be ill the rest of the evening.\r
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The staff is beyond nice, don't get me wrong, but the food just isn't tasty.\r
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Just a hint to all those looking for NY Pizza out here on the West Coast - you'll know it's close to authentic when you can smell it from a block away.\r
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If you find yourself in LA and don't mind taking a roadtrip, I HIGHLY recommend Bronx Pizza in San Diego. These guys are from NY, still have the accents to prove it, and ship in water from NYC. Or if you're in Boston, try NYP on Tremont St (near Boylston) across from the Majestic Theatre.
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