New York New York... in South Philly

I'm in a New York state of mind, and the only cure is the tomato pie from New York Bakery on 11th and Daly Streets. This corner pizzeria looks more like a boiler room than a bakery, all old-school equipment, exposed pipes, wood-fired ovens, and a walk-in freezer you could hide dead bodies in. Above the counter is a mousetrap that reads "Complaint Department. Push button for service." Gotta love that downtown 'tude. Their quintessentially Philly tomato pie has a crisp, square, slightly charred perimeter. The slathering of gravy--not too thick, not to thin--is slightly sweet with a nice acidy bite. New York Bakery also sells dough to go, so you can try playing pizzaiola at home, but when it's this good, why bother?

2215 South 11th Street
215-389-5912