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The building itself is really cozy, with just two tables. That means most of the room is filled with Vinny's awesome personality! He noticed right away that we were newcomers and tourists (I guess I clearly don't look like a New Yorker), yet he was very polite and welcoming, running through the menu for us. They have everything from pastas to wings to ribs and of course, pizza!
We ordered a large (16") #3 - the Payless special pizza. The pie had sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers! It was cut into 8 slices and each one was so full of flavor, and the cheese was really gooey without sliding off the pizza like some other places.
Vinny had given us a warning that the pizza is going to be pretty greasy -- just like the way it is in New York! It actually wasn't as greasy as I thought it would be, no pool of grease on the plate or anything. Vinny even went as far as to bring out another slice of pizza to show us how to fold a slice the way they do it in New York!
We also got an order of ribs and hot wings. The ribs were so amazingly tender and you can really see why they've won multiple awards in BBQ states like Tennesse. The barbeque sauce he makes in house is also the perfect combo of sweet, salty, and smoky! I don't know if ribs are a big thing in Italy, but Vinny has definitely mastered the craft and it's awesome.
The chicken wings are perfectly fried to the point where the skin is crispy but the inside is hot and tender and just fall off the bone. The sauce doesn't really have any heat, next time I'd probably just get BBQ so I can have more of that sauce!
We don't eat a lot of pizza in general, but if all pizzas were like this, I would definitely eat a lot more. Not only is the food great, but Vinny has an awesome personality and makes dining here a great time!
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