Artichoke
- Neighborhood: East Village
- 328 E. 14th St.
- New York, NY 10003
- 212-228-2004
You know you’ve hit the big time when David Chang
starts sending over Berkshire pork buns: That seems to be the lucky
fate of Francis Garcia, whose hyped slice
joint, Artichoke, counts the Momofuku guru as a frequent visitor.
“[David] asked me how I make my cauliflower fritters,” Garcia says.
“He said, ‘Take my cellphone number if you ever run out of product or
if you need anything.’” Garcia, who co-owns the place with cousin Sal
Basille, serves up a sublime artichoke-and-spinach pie
(made with heavy cream, butter and white wine) and a four-cheese square
Sicilian pizza, among others. The quirky, closet-size space (the hammer
imbedded on the wall belonged to his late grandfather, a restaurateur),
now has a Magnolia Bakery-esque line snaking out the door. There is,
however, one food celeb Garcia is still waiting to swing by: “I have a
thing for Rachael Ray,” he says. “I’ve been watching her for a while on
the Food Network—I get a kick out of her. I never sell a whole
artichoke pie. I always save one slice in case Rachael Ray walks
through the door.” Rachael, it’s waiting for ya.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between First and Second Aves.
- Public Transportation:
-
L to First Ave.
4,5,6 to 14th St.-Union Sq.
The Basics
- Cuisine:
- Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
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