L&B Spumoni Gardens
I just so happened to be out in Gravesend Brooklyn for work the other day and my first thought was L&B. As soon as lunchtime hit I wandered over to the enormous outdoor garden. Although it wasn’t exactly warm people were already beginning to fill in the outdoor tables. I ordered myself a square slice and settled in. This slice has dough on the bottom, mozzarella directly on top of that, then covered in sauce and a hefty sprinkle of parmigiana. My first bite I was a little skeptical- it seemed so big and doughy I would never be able to finish it….Yeah right. Halfway through I suddenly realized I was in heaven. This pizza wasn’t heavy- it was almost insanely light for a Sicilian. The bottom crust had a fantastic buttery crunch, the tomato sauce was thick and rich- everything about this pizza just came together. In a city where expensive gourmet pizza is everywhere it was a refreshing and delicious change of pace. ...