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Have you met my cousin from Jersey yet? No? Then you haven't been to Johnny DeAngelo's New York Pizza in Baton Rouge, LA. Helped along by a gregarious style of customer service and some fine recipes, his New York Pizza is fast gaining a loyal following.
The atmosphere? New York, New York, New York. Let's start with that Statue of Liberty. Forget the old argument of whether it is in New York or New Jersey. Apparently, it's now in Johnny's parking lot and illuminated for patriotic gazing day or night. Inside, the walls are filled with photos and Big Apple memorabilia. The original dining room is all red checked table cloths and wooden chairs. A newly built addition is more Old Country Naples. The background music is a soft blend of pop music, laughter and table conversation. And the circulating smell of good food binds it all together.
Guests are greeted and seated by Johnny, his wife Pat or partner Jennifer Miller. But that's not the last you see of them. Johnny makes his table rounds, chatting the place up like a jovial Tony Soprano but with a cleaner vocabulary, It's hard to hang onto the day's troubles when Johnny shows up at your table. Don't be surprised if he pulls up a chair. By the time you finish your meal, you feel like family.
Their pizza is baked the old fashioned way, on a stone in a gas oven. The chef may be young but the oven has over thirty years of experience. The result is a crust that is evenly cooked throughout with a nice crunch to the edges. The traditional pie features a well seasoned red sauce or you can go for the white pie which substitutes virgin olive oil and assorted cheeses. The toppings are fresh and generously applied. The slices are large and best eaten New York street style, one hand holding the sides up and together, trapping the warm, gooey ingredients inside while the other hand guides it into your waiting mouth. Thatsa good pizza!
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A house specialty, the Deluxe. Pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and banana peppers.
A house specialty, the Deluxe. Pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and banana peppers.
The Manhattan. Meatballs, melted provolone and mozzarella cheese, marinated roma tomatoes, marinated red onions, romaine lettuce, mayo and Johnny's special Italian dressing on toasted Italian po-boy bread.
The Manhattan. Meatballs, melted provolone and mozzarella cheese, marinated roma tomatoes, marinated red onions, romaine lettuce, mayo and Johnny's special Italian dressing on toasted Italian po-boy bread.
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