Dear Slice: 'Kesté Better Than Co. Company'

Posted by Adam Kuban, April 3, 2009 at 11:33 AM

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Adam,
Went to Kesté last night and had a very, very satisfying meal. The place was packed, but we were able to get a table for four after less than 30 minutes. It seemed like every Italian-speaking New Yorker was eating there. Anyway, after having gone to Co. twice, most recently on Saturday, I think I can say Kesté is far better—in terms of value, authenticity (though I realize that's not quite what Jim Lahey is after), and taste. Despite being a bona fide pizza fiend, I could not finish my Margherita at Kesté, which is priced at a very reasonable $12 (albeit, this is after also getting to taste a slice of the PHENOMENAL "pizza del re"). I hope they do well, and I think it deserves a spot in the upper echelon of Neapolitan pizzerias.

Faithful reader,
Justin

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Tags: Chelsea, Co., Company, Dear Slice, Greenwich Village, Kesté Pizza and Vino, Manhattan, NYC

3 Comments:

I hope he stays opened late as advertised on the weekend. I'm picking up my son from LGA at 10PM on Friday night and we are heading right there. I told him to only take a carry on so we don't waste any time.

Ciao,

Paulie Gee

pauliegee at 9:04PM on 04/03/09

Boy am I far removed from these new places in New York. And as the Pizza Expert you would think I would have tried either of these places by now! A NYC trip is in the making. Adam care to join!

pizzaexpert at 10:09AM on 04/05/09

lol paulie, you are quickly becoming my new pizza guru next to kuban and mr. varasano. that line about only having a carry on is priceless. when you gonna open your own place? the upper east side could use you.

santoslhalper at 8:18PM on 04/05/09

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