Remember we mentioned the new crab slice at Artichoke Basille's yesterday? Well, my coworker Alaina Browne went and grabbed one last night on her way home. (Thanks, Alaina!) Here's what she said: "I am not a fan of Artichoke pizza. The crust—it's really thick, and it's hard. The wait was 30 minutes. I just don't like it. And the crab pizza? It was gross." 328 East 14th Street, New York NY 10003 (East Village; map); 212-228-2004
Nooooooooooo!!!! I refuse to believe what you've said about the crab pizza. Would somebody who likes Artichoke's pizza to begin with (which you admit you don't) like the crab pizza- or is it really altogether nasty tasting?
Also: I have to admit that crab pizza sounds crazy to me. Then again, clam pizza did, too, until I tried it. So I am trying to reserve judgment until I get my claw on a slice.
Sadly, there's no love connection between me and the 'Choke. Their style of pizza just isn't my thing, but don't let that stop you from deciding for yourself!
I ring in with Alaina; couldn't get past the gummy mozz, the tough crust, and the simply off seasoning. To paraphrase Dorothy Parker, I didn't toss my slice away lightly, I threw it with great force.
For me, at Artichoke, the pizza isn't the problem. They don't seem to care that a line is forming for no apparent reason. The guys at the counter run around like chickens with their head cut off. Maybe they think that if people see a line, they'll think the pizza is great a worth waiting for. I was disappointed when I went about a month ago. I hot pie came out and sat for 10 minutes while the guy working the front service and register started making a meatball parm sandwich. There is no excuse for that when there are 4 or 5 other dudes working and they line is 25 people deep. By the time I got the slice, it was cold and soggy and wasn't worth the time to reheat it.
It's either lack of respect for their customers or absolutely atrocious business acumen. If they spent 10 minutes with someone who could explain point of service efficiency, there would be no lines and a better product.
BTW, I still think they will be shut down at some point by the DOH for having the pizza's out on the counter where the customers stand, as well as taking money and serving the food with the same unclean hands.
Sorry, Charlie, it just gets on my nerves ever since I was at a party at which an anorexic young woman said, "So, dude, I said hey, dude, and he said, whoa, dude, and I was like duuude. Right, dude?"
Since I am now totally off the topic of food, I will shut up, dude.
We did, by the way, have other words to refer to males ten years ago. Men, guys, boys--in the case of a pizzeria--counter workers, owners, etc. I hate dude because it is nonspecific and unimaginative. I will now really and truly shut up. Dude.
Actually, I think the use of the word "dude" here is both very specific and imaginative. After all, we're not talking about men, guys, boys, counter workers, OR owners standing behind the counter at Artichoke there. We're talking about "dudes".
Okay, to stay on topic, I actually really like the artichoke pies and can't wait to get a hold of a crab pie - maybe this weekend!
Personally, I loved it. The substantial, chewy, slightly burned crust, the melty scalding pool of cheese, the creamy bits of crab floating around on top. I sat out on the street in the wee hours of the night enjoying that mofo with the rest of the crowd.
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Nooooooooooo!!!! I refuse to believe what you've said about the crab pizza. Would somebody who likes Artichoke's pizza to begin with (which you admit you don't) like the crab pizza- or is it really altogether nasty tasting?
Zach Brooks at 12:16PM on 06/27/08
I like Artichoke. Alaina doesn't.
Adam Kuban at 12:19PM on 06/27/08
Also: I have to admit that crab pizza sounds crazy to me. Then again, clam pizza did, too, until I tried it. So I am trying to reserve judgment until I get my claw on a slice.
Adam Kuban at 12:20PM on 06/27/08
Sadly, there's no love connection between me and the 'Choke. Their style of pizza just isn't my thing, but don't let that stop you from deciding for yourself!
Alaina Browne at 12:38PM on 06/27/08
I ring in with Alaina; couldn't get past the gummy mozz, the tough crust, and the simply off seasoning. To paraphrase Dorothy Parker, I didn't toss my slice away lightly, I threw it with great force.
Barbara Hanson at 3:41PM on 06/27/08
For me, at Artichoke, the pizza isn't the problem. They don't seem to care that a line is forming for no apparent reason. The guys at the counter run around like chickens with their head cut off. Maybe they think that if people see a line, they'll think the pizza is great a worth waiting for. I was disappointed when I went about a month ago. I hot pie came out and sat for 10 minutes while the guy working the front service and register started making a meatball parm sandwich. There is no excuse for that when there are 4 or 5 other dudes working and they line is 25 people deep. By the time I got the slice, it was cold and soggy and wasn't worth the time to reheat it.
It's either lack of respect for their customers or absolutely atrocious business acumen. If they spent 10 minutes with someone who could explain point of service efficiency, there would be no lines and a better product.
BTW, I still think they will be shut down at some point by the DOH for having the pizza's out on the counter where the customers stand, as well as taking money and serving the food with the same unclean hands.
Charlie Fogg at 6:56PM on 06/27/08
Dear god, can we have a "dude" free day?
Barbara Hanson at 8:42PM on 06/27/08
I didn't know what to call them since I couldn't tell what they were doing. I could have said 'a couple of jabonis,' or 'dees two chree guys.'
Charlie Fogg at 8:45PM on 06/27/08
Sorry, Charlie, it just gets on my nerves ever since I was at a party at which an anorexic young woman said, "So, dude, I said hey, dude, and he said, whoa, dude, and I was like duuude. Right, dude?"
Since I am now totally off the topic of food, I will shut up, dude.
We did, by the way, have other words to refer to males ten years ago. Men, guys, boys--in the case of a pizzeria--counter workers, owners, etc. I hate dude because it is nonspecific and unimaginative. I will now really and truly shut up. Dude.
Barbara Hanson at 10:21PM on 06/27/08
Actually, I think the use of the word "dude" here is both very specific and imaginative. After all, we're not talking about men, guys, boys, counter workers, OR owners standing behind the counter at Artichoke there. We're talking about "dudes".
Okay, to stay on topic, I actually really like the artichoke pies and can't wait to get a hold of a crab pie - maybe this weekend!
TtotheC at 1:10AM on 06/28/08
There are about 185 instances of "dude" on Slice: http://www.google.com/search?q=%22dude%22+site%3Aslice.seriouseats.com
Adam Kuban at 11:48AM on 06/28/08
There are about 185 instances of "dude" on Slice: http://www.google.com/search?q=%22dude%22+site%3Aslice.seriouseats.com
Thanks Dude!
Anthony A at 10:36AM on 06/30/08
Personally, I loved it. The substantial, chewy, slightly burned crust, the melty scalding pool of cheese, the creamy bits of crab floating around on top. I sat out on the street in the wee hours of the night enjoying that mofo with the rest of the crowd.
caffiend522 at 8:29PM on 06/30/08