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    North Brooklyn New Wave Neapolitan Pizza Battle Royale

    by Jamie Feldmar
    Published July 26, 2011
    Modified July 26, 2011
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    For reasons that aren't entirely clear, the hipster triangle of Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick has somehow become ground zero for new-school Neapolitan pizza. Between O.G. Roberta's in what once a desolate corner of Bushwick (it's since been Times-approved), the Williamsburg Motorino (which, for the record, opened before the Manhattan version), pizza fanboy wet dream Paulie Gee's in Greenpoint, and brand newcomer Forcella (a stone's throw from Motorino), the competition is fierce. We're breaking down each of the contenders for the North Brooklyn New Wave Neapolitan Pizza Battle Royale (NBNWNPBR) to help you make the right choice.

    <p>For reasons that aren't entirely clear, the hipster triangle of Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick has somehow become ground zero for new-school Neapolitan pizza. Between O.G. <a href="http://gothamist.com/2008/02/25/camera_in_the_k_97.php">Roberta's</a> in what once a desolate corner of Bushwick (it's since been <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/dining/reviews/27unde.html"><em>Times</em>-approved</a>), the Williamsburg <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/09/15/motorino_williamsburg_the_leaning_t.php#photo-1">Motorino</a> (which, for the record, opened <em>before</em> the Manhattan version), pizza fanboy wet dream <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/03/29/photo_tour_of_paulie_gees_pizza_in.php#photo-1">Paulie Gee's</a> in Greenpoint, and brand newcomer <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/06/16/new_restaurant_and_bar_openings_7.php#photo-1">Forcella</a> (a stone's throw from Motorino), the competition is fierce. We're breaking down each of the contenders for the North Brooklyn New Wave Neapolitan Pizza Battle Royale (NBNWNPBR) to help you make the right choice.</p>

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    <p>For reasons that aren't entirely clear, the hipster triangle of Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick has somehow become ground zero for new-school Neapolitan pizza. Between O.G. <a href="http://gothamist.com/2008/02/25/camera_in_the_k_97.php">Roberta's</a> in what once a desolate corner of Bushwick (it's since been <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/27/dining/reviews/27unde.html"><em>Times</em>-approved</a>), the Williamsburg <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/09/15/motorino_williamsburg_the_leaning_t.php#photo-1">Motorino</a> (which, for the record, opened <em>before</em> the Manhattan version), pizza fanboy wet dream <a href="http://gothamist.com/2010/03/29/photo_tour_of_paulie_gees_pizza_in.php#photo-1">Paulie Gee's</a> in Greenpoint, and brand newcomer <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/06/16/new_restaurant_and_bar_openings_7.php#photo-1">Forcella</a> (a stone's throw from Motorino), the competition is fierce. We're breaking down each of the contenders for the North Brooklyn New Wave Neapolitan Pizza Battle Royale (NBNWNPBR) to help you make the right choice.</p>
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    For reasons that aren't entirely clear, the hipster triangle of Williamsburg/Greenpoint/Bushwick has somehow become ground zero for new-school Neapolitan pizza. Between O.G. Roberta's in what once a desolate corner of Bushwick (it's since been Times-approved), the Williamsburg Motorino (which, for the record, opened before the Manhattan version), pizza fanboy wet dream Paulie Gee's in Greenpoint, and brand newcomer Forcella (a stone's throw from Motorino), the competition is fierce. We're breaking down each of the contenders for the North Brooklyn New Wave Neapolitan Pizza Battle Royale (NBNWNPBR) to help you make the right choice.
    (Photo via Motorino's website)Motorino: With its long history of Italian residents, there's been good pizza in Williamsburg for a long time, but the introduction of Motorino in 2008 was a game changer. Belgian-born chef Mathieu Palombino's Neapolitan pies are regularly hailed as some of the best in the world—and with good reason. They boast a light, chewy dough with just the right amount of crunch, exquisitely sourced toppings and next to no pretension. Plus, the non-pizza fare—think meatballs and salads—are just as good as the pizza. And while the tiny Manhattan outpost is a constant zoo, in the past year the Brooklyn original has calmed into a surprisingly accessible pizza mecca. (Garth Johnston)319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn // (718) 599-8899
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