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[Photograph: Maggie Hoffman]

Bella Napoli is a spacious pizzeria located minutes from the Empire State Building. After a quick reheat in the gas powered deck oven, the grandma slice with a tantalizing dollop of cooked red sauce arrived.

No matter what the angle of attack, the thick, savory mixture of crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, Parmesan, and oregano lay just out of bite's reach. Surrounding the sauce was a thin but sturdy crust rendered chewy by the rich, creamy mozzarella melted upon it. After my third bite, I reached my destination, and it all came together: sauce, cheese, and crust melded. Drizzled with olive oil and garnished with basil, Bella Napoli's grandma slice is greater than the sum of its parts.

Bella Napoli

130 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10016 (at 31st Street; map)
212-683-4510; bellanapoli.com