PrintDomino's Brooklyn Style Pizza
For the pizzaiologist living in Kings County, New York, Domino's new Brooklyn Style Pizza raises questions of existence and being that would challenge even the most serious student of ontology. Aren't all Domino's pizzas made in Brooklyn by nature "Brooklyn style"? Is a Domino's Brooklyn Style Pizza imbued with an extra dose of Brooklyn-ness?
Perhaps these are instead koans to be offered as contemplation for pizza-loving Zen Buddhists. Whatever they are, these riddles are beyond our comprehension at Slice. We do feel it is within our power, however, to examine one question: Is it any good?
The answer: No. And, strangely enough, yes. Good for a Domino's pie, that is.
Instead of the gummy, doughy crust you may be used to upon taking delivery of a Domino's pizza, the Brooklyn Style pie's is surprisingly thin, somewhat crisp (thanks in large part to a liberal dusting of cornmeal on crust bottom), and much lighter and airier than the chain's "Classic Hand-Tossed" crust.
The pie's foundation is Domino's hand-tossed dough but stretched thin, making it foldable. It's cut into six slices, which is not very Brooklyn (we tend to do eight-slice pies here), and is topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone. Extra-large pepperoni and extra-large sausage are options that I believe are available on any Domino's pie but which the chain seems to be pushing as the ideal toppings for the Brooklyn Style.
This is the best Domino's product I've had in recent months, which isn't saying much, given that the last few orders I've placed were for the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, the Cheeseburger Pizza, and the Double Melt. Tonight's pepperoni left an acrid aftertaste, and the sauce was still too sweet, even though they seem to be going easier on it with this new product. If given the choice between this and the "Classic Hand-Tossed," "Ultimate Deep Dish," or "Crunchy Thin Crust," I'd go with the Brooklyn Style.
Of course, that brings us back to another question regarding the nature of Domino's vis-a-vis Brooklyn pizza. Why order it at all when live in New York City? To that I answer: For you, dear reader. I eat this stuff so you don't have to.
The Brooklyn Style Pizza debuted in test markets last week and will be available nationwide starting today. You can order one online at dominos.com (online ordering may not be available in all areas).
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12 Comments:
I just saw a commercial for the Brooklyn style pizza. I am really worried for the rest of the country. I mean, even more than usual.
Slice seariously_wigged_out at 3:42AM on 11/01/06
thank you for eating it so we don't have to.
Slice tien at 3:13PM on 11/01/06
The provolone is the most baffling part, and the idea that it takes effort to exact the "brooklyn style" -- no offense, Court St., but all your pies taste pretty much like Manhattan's.
Slice Cathy at 4:07PM on 11/01/06
I've never understood locals who eat pizza from chains. In this case, I can't understand why you would want to make that Opus Dei guy any richer.
Slice so there at 3:48PM on 11/02/06
I don't understand it either, So There. I don't make it a habit to eat from chains, but when Domino's markets a "Brooklyn Style Pizza," isn't it my duty as a diligent pizza blogger to sample and report?
Adam Kuban at 4:41PM on 11/02/06
nice friends with you doll.
Slice sujan at 8:49PM on 11/02/06
I'm from Boston, which isn't exactly Brooklyn, but now I live in Texas. You can NOT get NYC style pizza here and I miss it. I'm so glad I read this review. I wanted to try this pizza, but I was scared. Now, I know I can get some half decent pizza.
Slice Diane at 1:50AM on 11/08/06
The definitive review: www.brooklynpapers.com/html/issues/columns/brooklynangle/_vol29/29_44bklynangle.html Check it out!
Slice Bob at 7:45PM on 11/11/06
brooklyn or not, this thing is terrible. I for one will definitely not be ordering this thing, but you know, pizza in other cities really is different, re: san francisco, boston, even upstate new york so they might yet have a market. if you're interested in reviewing and critiquing and blasting domino's, check out this site . . http://www.afterthesemessages.com/obe/review/66
Slice bigjeff at 12:20AM on 11/18/06
This reminds me of what Pizza Hut did almost ten years ago, they introduced New York pizza, Donald Trump himself was on the ad as well as Spike Lee, the slogan was "Ever wonder why New Yorkers have big mouths? Its because they eat big pizza." Pizza Hut's attempt at making an NY pizza clone was a flop. The only place I have gotten NY style pizza that came out super has been in NJ(one place I did not remember around Atlantic City) and Philadelphia(Lorenzo's on South St.)
Slice Joe at 10:44PM on 04/30/07
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Slice monicar at 5:46AM on 06/11/07
Diane, Im from texas as well and you're right you can't get decent pizza around here except for one place. If you are ever in the Arlington area try our Nizza Pizza. I think you will find it to your liking.
Sasnak06 at 8:14PM on 08/08/07