AlwaysInvestigating: Marshmallow Pizza

The Gluttoness — June 02, 2009

It was one of those supermarket moments, where an incredible, unexpected food item suddenly appears, seemingly illuminated like the glow of an angel’s halo. Could it be for real? Mallow Pizza? There it was in the Westhampton Beach Waldbaum’s— sweet perfection in a cellophane package labeled, All American “Fun” Pizza. And really, what’s more American than fifty grams of sugar designed to resemble one of life’s simplest meals in marshmallow form?

The pizza’s base layer of marshmallow is tinted golden brown, with a dark hue used to illustrate a crisper crust around the edges. This is no average marshmallow slice— the tie-dyed blanket of orange and yellow cheese is topped with a crunchy, fruity ‘Pepperoni’ that breaks up the gumminess of the marshmallow, much like the candied gems atop a Carvel ice cream cake. Considering how sweet and chewy it is, just don’t be disappointed with yourself if after ordering a marshmallow pizza from Kandy Kastle, it’s the first slice that you actually can’t finish.

HungryHamptons: Eat Your Way Out of Traffic

The Gluttoness — May 22, 2009

Let’s face it, if you plan on leaving for the Hamptons anytime after noon today, you are going to be stuck in a traffic nightmare. No matter what creative route you come up with, at the end of the day you will probably find yourself on the Long Island Expressway. You can pretend that you don’t mind sitting in traffic, or you could do what any self-respecting person would do for relief: eat. There are two great pit stops along the way (click for Gmap).

1. Little Vincent’s (Huntington, NY)

Pull off the LIE at exit 49N and it’s a straight shot up Route 110. When 110 intersects with Main Street (Route 25A), you’ve arrived. While Little Vincent’s pepperoni pie is fantastic, the obvious choice here is the Cold Cheese Slice, a steaming hot, plain slice with fantastic sauce and a heaping pile of cold mozzarella cheese on top that allows you to eat it quickly without burning the roof of your mouth. To read about the origin of the Cold Cheese Slice read our article about Little Vincent’s.

2. Bobby’s Burger Palace at Smith Haven Mall (Lake Grove, NY)

photo courtesy of khalnayak via Flickr

If you skipped Little Vincent’s hoping that traffic would let up, you’ll probably be starving by the time you get to exit 56. Bobby Flay’s Lake Grove burger joint serves ten different burgers inspired by his American travels and it’s a quick detour. Notable burgers include the Buffalo Burger (Red Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing and Watercress, above), the Miami Burger (Pressed with Ham, Swiss, Pickles, Mustard and Mayonnaise) and the Santa Fe Burger (Queso Sauce, Pickled Jalapeños and Blue Corn Chips). Angus beef can be substituted wtih ground turkey and chicken breast and all burgers can be served, crunchified (with potato chips). After getting off on exit 56, take NY-111 to NY-347 (Smithtown Bypass) and make a right again for the Smith Haven Mall.

AlwaysStrong: Little Vincent’s (Huntington, New York)

Arthur Bovino — March 03, 2009

Restaurant: Little Vincent’s
Location: Huntington, New York
AlwaysHungry Grade: A
Signature Dish: The Cold Cheese Slice
AlwaysHungry Recommends: The Cold Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Pizza

“You’ll understand as soon as you have a slice,” explained a teenager. He and his friend were sitting on stools at the window of Little Vincent’s, a popular, no-frills pizzeria on Route 110 just south of 25A, in Huntington, Long Island. They were both about to eat pizza slices each one topped with at least a full cup of additional cold shredded mozzarella cheese.

Not extra cheese, extra cold cheese.

“Cold cheese?” you’re asking. “On hot pizza?”

“It’s the fucking best, especially when you’re drunk,” the teen added, carefully creasing his slice to avoid losing shreds of cold cheese.

Click Here to read more about the Cold Cheese Slice >>