Fascati's New-York-Yankee-hat-wearing cooks have been churning out pizza for their Brooklyn Heights neighbors since 1971. I chose to eat my plain slice in the 20-seat dining area with a clear view of the TV showing, of course, a Yanks spring-training game. More
August 02 through August 24. Reopening on the 25th. Slice friend Janelle sent us this message. Thanks! I guess Fascati fans will be taking a vacation from their pizza fix, too.... More
While we're in the neighborhood, let's have a look at another Brooklyn Heights pizzeria that's been garnering some good press: Fascati Pizza. Thin is in at Slice, and that's why I liked this well-run little pizzeria. From what I've seen and eaten, Fascati is making some of the thinnest pizzas to come from a no-frills, non-coal, non-woodburning, non-brick oven. Furthermore, this shop is clean and efficient, qualities suggested by its handsome facade featuring a modern-looking sans-serif font. (Did I make it clear that I really like their signage?)... More
