"I want to make a change, man,” [Mangieri] said. “I’m almost 40. I’ve lived my life between New Jersey and this neighborhood. If I don’t do this now, then when?”
“I’m excited,” he added, “but I’m scared.”
He said he was also attracted by the California produce. Asked if that meant he might one day expand on the spartan lineup of pizza toppings he had cleaved to in his East Village restaurant, Mr. Mangieri replied, “No. But I might add a salad.”
Mangieri might face stiff competition in the Bay Area, though. Word is the city's becoming quite the pizza town.
Here's wishing Mr. Mangieri the best of luck on the West Coast. It's been a great run. The Bay Area is beautiful. Enjoy your outrigger-canoeing and mountain-biking. After the jump, a song dedication ...
For Anthony Mangieri, His Fans, and His Detractors
Do you wanna see me beggin' baby/
Can't you give me just one more day/
Can't you see my heart's been draggin' lately/
I've been lookin' for the words to say
Don't know what you've got till it's gone, indeed.
And I Can't Resist Another—Just for You, Anthony ...
Yes - he'd find it much harder to differentiate himself in 2010 SF than in 2004 NYC. But, on the other hand, he's got fame on his side now. Or maybe against him - it could depend on what he says about the competition here.
@pastry262: According to the Times: Una Pizza Napoletana, one of the first of New York’s new generation of pizzerias, where each detail is a matter of obsession, has closed..."
and "Mr. Mangieri had sold him his lease today, turned over the keys and will ask the authorities to transfer his liquor license."
that's sad!!
well i wish anthony the very best of luck in california.
it's def better weather there !!!!
i was just thinking today of stopping by and now i see this news :(
good luck
Gianluca Rottura http://www.pizzaandcoffee.com/
I'm not so sure you'll be so exhuberent when you get the check !
I thought California was up s#!t creek without a paddle? Don't worry he's bringing that with his canoe and mountain bike.
Congratulations to Anthony and Mathieu. Great things are ahead for both of you (please excuse my NYT redundancy). I'm green with envy thinking about the Tatooed Uber Pizzaiolo heading East on Interstate 80 on his days off to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Just keep away from Tahoe City Anthony. Someday I'll be making pies in that town. If they let me burn wood. I can't help but think about the juxtaposition of this article and the one below it featuring the Tony the Pizza Tosser. The Bay Area will now have the Ying and the Yang of pizzaiolos. And just one more thing; I am very happy to say that I have no friggin' idea who those hair boys are in that video.
I can't believe UPN has closed. Man, this is a huge bummer. I never got the chance to try this place, but after NYMAG's profile on him last week, I was putting this on my list for the weekend. Oh well, at least he went out of NY on a high note.
Judge, he went out on a low note and came off as a real douche in the article, at least if it's the same one where he badmouths a bunch of other pizzerias.
@ Adam
HOLY SHIT!! I just saw the videos you put up!
I commented last night but i guess somehow missed the 2 videos.
Brilliant and funny.
That's great that you thought of that
ha ha
something different and welcomed
Gianluca
I wonder how the Californians will embrace $21 for a pie?
probably the same as in NY........he'll have his hardcore groupies and his haters....
I gotta say though......tasting his pies really opened my eyes up to a whole new world of peet-zuhh
@southlake98 Californians will be totally fine with $21 for a pie. Even the crappy delivery places are charging around $20 for a medium with one topping.
@Slicemeister I was only referring to the now revealed to me Cinderella. I know Journey well. Formed by Gregg Rolie and Neil Schon, two members of one of my all time favorite bands; Santana. They were obviously most well known for Carlos' virtuoso guitar, however once Gregg Rolie up and left with his killer vocal and keyboard talents, the band was never the same. Although Chester Thompson of Tower of Power fame filled in very nicely on the worlds greatest musical instrument, the Hammond B3.
Paulie, I'm literally taking a lunch break and just jamming Lonnie Smith's "Live at Club Mozimbique" thinking again how much the B3 Organ kicks ass when I read your post. Too much. --PB
@pizzablogger Ever hear Chester Thompson on Tower of Power's "Squib Cakes" from Back to Oakland? And speaking of....."Below Us, All the City Lights" from that same album is another great Bay Area song.
Most of the B3 grooving I enjoy is from Lonnie Smith, James Brown and some other jazzy-funky cats from those days, although Joey DeFrancesco plays a mean B3......him on B3 playing with John McLaughlin on guitar and Dennis Chambers on drums (who has been with Santana on last couple of tours) was stoopid. Also interesting to hear the B3 used on some of the White Stripes stuff.
Journey definitely was very good and Steve Smith seems to get overlooked a lot....that cat is a very decent drummer who can hang in several styles of music.
Blah, blah, blah diaherria of the mouth, as usual.
Everybody knows the b3 rules all instruments, right? Well, not this one dude I work with - every time someone plays some funky organ stuff, he complains about working at a roller rink.
All this inspired me to put on Shine On You Crazy Diamond on 'Wish You Were Here." No b3, perhaps, but classic send-off music. Also, part of the album art was shot at Mono Lake, much like the "Don't Know What You Got" video. Paulie, next time you're in the Sierra Nevadas, you should check it out, if you haven't already.
If I ever get to the Sierra Nevadas, much of it will be spent genuflecting and, if possible, drinking straight out of the tap at the Sierra Nevada Brewery......if not downright swimming in one of their fermenters!
@pizzablogger I love drummers. This Sunday night I'm going to a concert in a small performance space in New Hope PA. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be good since the rhythm section is Bernard Purdie and Will Lee. Steve Gadd's another favorite of mine. Poor Anthony and Mathieu. They're makin' the moves of their lives and we hijack the blo to talk about B3s and drummers.
@f r y. I've been wanting to ski Mammoth for a long time. When I do I'll be sure to check out Momo Lake. Ever check out Lake Powell? f**kin' awesome.
@seriouspizza. I saw Ian Maclagan many time with The Faces. First time was at The Fillmore East with Black Sabbath second in the bill.
Now i'm seriouslyjealous!I first saw them in '74.One of the finest ,fun shambolic bunch of rock and rollers ever.The Black Crows should be paying them royalty fees.
Anthony, please go to California. Get out while you can. It's a much more open place than NYC, for better or worse. I think life is much more beautiful(naturally) in Calif. I know I live in Philly, but the East Coast is so hard. Go now
I just read in the NYTimes that Mangieri is considering Santa Cruz as a possible site for his next venture. PLEASE, Anthony, come to Santa Cruz! There is no pizza here that's worth eating, and San Franciso has more than its share of good food. We NEED you! Just about everyone here has tattoos, so you'd fit right in. Mountain biking? Got it. Outrigger canoeing? Got it. This is your true home, Anthony. Come join your pizza-hungry clan!!!
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Yes - he'd find it much harder to differentiate himself in 2010 SF than in 2004 NYC. But, on the other hand, he's got fame on his side now. Or maybe against him - it could depend on what he says about the competition here.
pizzalogist at 7:07PM on 07/20/09
Wait, so is the place closed now, or is it for sure going to close in the future?
pastry262 at 8:18PM on 07/20/09
@pastry262: According to the Times: Una Pizza Napoletana, one of the first of New York’s new generation of pizzerias, where each detail is a matter of obsession, has closed..."
and "Mr. Mangieri had sold him his lease today, turned over the keys and will ask the authorities to transfer his liquor license."
Seems to indicate doneski.
Adam Kuban at 8:27PM on 07/20/09
Dang...well, best of luck to Mr. Mangieri. Many people debate over his pies, but his dedication was incredible.
pastry262 at 9:18PM on 07/20/09
that's sad!!
well i wish anthony the very best of luck in california.
it's def better weather there !!!!
i was just thinking today of stopping by and now i see this news :(
good luck
Gianluca Rottura
http://www.pizzaandcoffee.com/
nextgospel at 9:32PM on 07/20/09
Oh Noes!!!
Now where will I be able to spend over $20 for an outstanding crust and a tablespoon of tomato sauce and 3 ounces of cheese next time I'm in New York?
I'm kidding of course. I think there might have been 2 tablespoons of sauce on my UPN pie.
Daniel Zemans at 9:38PM on 07/20/09
Maybe the most flavorable crust I have ever eaten, anywhere. It will be missed.
Pizzablogger at 10:17PM on 07/20/09
HAHA CALIFORNIA WINS AGAIN! yessss :) I'm psyched about this, sorry to the rest of you, but very very excited for me.
Pammeh at 12:52AM on 07/21/09
I'm not so sure you'll be so exhuberent when you get the check !
I thought California was up s#!t creek without a paddle? Don't worry he's bringing that with his canoe and mountain bike.
seriouspizza at 1:05AM on 07/21/09
Congratulations to Anthony and Mathieu. Great things are ahead for both of you (please excuse my NYT redundancy). I'm green with envy thinking about the Tatooed Uber Pizzaiolo heading East on Interstate 80 on his days off to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Just keep away from Tahoe City Anthony. Someday I'll be making pies in that town. If they let me burn wood. I can't help but think about the juxtaposition of this article and the one below it featuring the Tony the Pizza Tosser. The Bay Area will now have the Ying and the Yang of pizzaiolos. And just one more thing; I am very happy to say that I have no friggin' idea who those hair boys are in that video.
Congratulations again,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 5:48AM on 07/21/09
I can't believe UPN has closed. Man, this is a huge bummer. I never got the chance to try this place, but after NYMAG's profile on him last week, I was putting this on my list for the weekend. Oh well, at least he went out of NY on a high note.
JudgeFudge at 9:38AM on 07/21/09
Judge, he went out on a low note and came off as a real douche in the article, at least if it's the same one where he badmouths a bunch of other pizzerias.
ratbuddy at 9:53AM on 07/21/09
@ Adam
HOLY SHIT!! I just saw the videos you put up!
I commented last night but i guess somehow missed the 2 videos.
Brilliant and funny.
That's great that you thought of that
ha ha
something different and welcomed
Gianluca
nextgospel at 10:01AM on 07/21/09
@nextgospel/Gianluca: I added them later. Somehow the Cinderella song got stuck in my head. And then "Lights" came to me, too.
@Pauliegee: I can forgive you for not knowing Cinderella (first vid), but not recognizing JOURNEY?!!? Get thee the Journey greatest hits record!
Adam Kuban at 11:25AM on 07/21/09
I wonder how the Californians will embrace $21 for a pie?
probably the same as in NY........he'll have his hardcore groupies and his haters....
I gotta say though......tasting his pies really opened my eyes up to a whole new world of peet-zuhh
southlake98 at 11:53AM on 07/21/09
@southlake98 Californians will be totally fine with $21 for a pie. Even the crappy delivery places are charging around $20 for a medium with one topping.
jpancake at 12:20PM on 07/21/09
@Slicemeister I was only referring to the now revealed to me Cinderella. I know Journey well. Formed by Gregg Rolie and Neil Schon, two members of one of my all time favorite bands; Santana. They were obviously most well known for Carlos' virtuoso guitar, however once Gregg Rolie up and left with his killer vocal and keyboard talents, the band was never the same. Although Chester Thompson of Tower of Power fame filled in very nicely on the worlds greatest musical instrument, the Hammond B3.
Ciao,
PG
pauliegee at 12:37PM on 07/21/09
"on the worlds greatest musical instrument, the Hammond B3."
RUFKM? Like, for real, are we somehow related?
Pizzablogger at 12:47PM on 07/21/09
Paulie, I'm literally taking a lunch break and just jamming Lonnie Smith's "Live at Club Mozimbique" thinking again how much the B3 Organ kicks ass when I read your post. Too much. --PB
Pizzablogger at 12:54PM on 07/21/09
@pizzablogger Ever hear Chester Thompson on Tower of Power's "Squib Cakes" from Back to Oakland? And speaking of....."Below Us, All the City Lights" from that same album is another great Bay Area song.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 1:02PM on 07/21/09
No, I haven't heard of that one.
Most of the B3 grooving I enjoy is from Lonnie Smith, James Brown and some other jazzy-funky cats from those days, although Joey DeFrancesco plays a mean B3......him on B3 playing with John McLaughlin on guitar and Dennis Chambers on drums (who has been with Santana on last couple of tours) was stoopid. Also interesting to hear the B3 used on some of the White Stripes stuff.
Journey definitely was very good and Steve Smith seems to get overlooked a lot....that cat is a very decent drummer who can hang in several styles of music.
Blah, blah, blah diaherria of the mouth, as usual.
Pizzablogger at 1:40PM on 07/21/09
Everybody knows the b3 rules all instruments, right? Well, not this one dude I work with - every time someone plays some funky organ stuff, he complains about working at a roller rink.
All this inspired me to put on Shine On You Crazy Diamond on 'Wish You Were Here." No b3, perhaps, but classic send-off music. Also, part of the album art was shot at Mono Lake, much like the "Don't Know What You Got" video. Paulie, next time you're in the Sierra Nevadas, you should check it out, if you haven't already.
f r y at 1:58PM on 07/21/09
Ian McLagan (Ex Faces).King of the B3.Catch him playing for free @ The Lucky Lounge,Austin,Texas when he not playing with Bonnie Rait,Ronnie Wood etc.
seriouspizza at 2:07PM on 07/21/09
"next time you're in the Sierra Nevadas"
If I ever get to the Sierra Nevadas, much of it will be spent genuflecting and, if possible, drinking straight out of the tap at the Sierra Nevada Brewery......if not downright swimming in one of their fermenters!
Pizzablogger at 2:27PM on 07/21/09
@pizzablogger I love drummers. This Sunday night I'm going to a concert in a small performance space in New Hope PA. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be good since the rhythm section is Bernard Purdie and Will Lee. Steve Gadd's another favorite of mine. Poor Anthony and Mathieu. They're makin' the moves of their lives and we hijack the blo to talk about B3s and drummers.
@f r y. I've been wanting to ski Mammoth for a long time. When I do I'll be sure to check out Momo Lake. Ever check out Lake Powell? f**kin' awesome.
@seriouspizza. I saw Ian Maclagan many time with The Faces. First time was at The Fillmore East with Black Sabbath second in the bill.
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 2:29PM on 07/21/09
Now i'm seriouslyjealous!I first saw them in '74.One of the finest ,fun shambolic bunch of rock and rollers ever.The Black Crows should be paying them royalty fees.
seriouspizza at 5:10PM on 07/21/09
leslie cab + B3 = love C3 not too shabby either.
[throws Booker T and Jimmy Smith into the organ cultural melange]
FP
foolishpoolish at 6:09PM on 07/21/09
I love how this has become a Hammond B3 appreciation page! Never let it be said that we don't have interests other than pizza.
Adam Kuban at 6:18PM on 07/21/09
I remember havin a great pie from somewhere in Philadelphia while listening to Joey Defrancesco on the Hammond B3...
L.A. Pizza Maven at 6:36PM on 07/21/09
Let's not forget this guy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/3365921469/in/set-72157615501502539/
It was a great show:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/sets/72157615501502539/
But not as great as these:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/517893727/in/set-72157600277077700/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/517867214/in/set-72157600277077700/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauliegee/517893897/in/set-72157600277077700/ (That's 2nd row center)
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 8:31AM on 07/22/09
Anthony, please go to California. Get out while you can. It's a much more open place than NYC, for better or worse. I think life is much more beautiful(naturally) in Calif. I know I live in Philly, but the East Coast is so hard. Go now
moesizlacks at 9:41PM on 07/22/09
I just read in the NYTimes that Mangieri is considering Santa Cruz as a possible site for his next venture. PLEASE, Anthony, come to Santa Cruz! There is no pizza here that's worth eating, and San Franciso has more than its share of good food. We NEED you! Just about everyone here has tattoos, so you'd fit right in. Mountain biking? Got it. Outrigger canoeing? Got it. This is your true home, Anthony. Come join your pizza-hungry clan!!!
SantaCruzer at 5:09PM on 08/02/09
@SantaCruzer. Got link?
Ciao,
Paulie Gee
pauliegee at 7:43PM on 08/02/09