Comments on: First Look: Krunch Pizza http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/ Food Adventures for Your Urban Lunch Hour Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:05:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Donna http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-509 Donna Tue, 08 Aug 2006 19:36:11 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-509 Krunch's reinvention of the pizza was interesting and delicious. They had good topping combinations for all their pizzas, my favorite was the pizza with truffle oil. I went on opening night so I got to try everything along with free drinks. The public relations firm that represented the place did an awesome job with the press for this restaurant. They're based in Manhattan and do lots of other cool events, their website is amp3pr(dot)(comm). Krunch’s reinvention of the pizza was interesting and delicious. They had good topping combinations for all their pizzas, my favorite was the pizza with truffle oil. I went on opening night so I got to try everything along with free drinks. The public relations firm that represented the place did an awesome job with the press for this restaurant. They’re based in Manhattan and do lots of other cool events, their website is amp3pr(dot)(comm).

]]> By: John http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-507 John Wed, 02 Aug 2006 22:46:52 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-507 Krunch !!! I Tried the pizza three times so far and it is what they say it is crunchy !!! I love the variety of toppings ALL of them really tastey, the Zucchuni Pizza is the one I liked the best . I also tried the Rigatoni with pink sauce and loved it. Where can you go and have a quality serving of pasta for eight dollars ? Hope they open one Downtown . Krunch !!! I Tried the pizza three times so far and it is what they say it is crunchy !!! I love the variety of toppings ALL of them really tastey, the Zucchuni Pizza is the one I liked the best . I also tried the Rigatoni with pink sauce and loved it. Where can you go and have a quality serving of pasta for eight dollars ? Hope they open one Downtown .

]]> By: Frank http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-503 Frank Wed, 02 Aug 2006 19:14:36 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-503 Krunch is by far the best pizza in the area. In a neighborhood filled with pizza ranging from dreadful to mediocre, Krunch is a breath of fresh air. In fact. it compares favorably the best quality pizza in Naples. Although there are, indeed, some good pizza places in New York city, you can't walk to any of them from Krunch. Frank Krunch is by far the best pizza in the area. In a neighborhood filled with pizza ranging from dreadful to mediocre, Krunch is a breath of fresh air. In fact. it compares favorably the best quality pizza in Naples.

Although there are, indeed, some good pizza places in New York city, you can’t walk to any of them from Krunch.

Frank

]]> By: Frank http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-505 Frank Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:58:56 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-505 Krunch is by far the best pizza in the area. In a neighborhood filled with pizza ranging from dreadful to mediocre, Krunch is a breath of fresh air. It compares favorably the best quality pizza in Naples. Krunch is by far the best pizza in the area. In a neighborhood filled with pizza ranging from dreadful to mediocre, Krunch is a breath of fresh air. It compares favorably the best quality pizza in Naples.

]]> By: AG http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-502 AG Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:12:51 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-502 I liked the pizza! I tried the Zucchini and thjought it was really imaginative. It is nice to have some options in the area. And remember, they clearly are not going for the typical NYC pizza style. Because NYC pizza is completely different! I liked the pizza! I tried the Zucchini and thjought it was really imaginative. It is nice to have some options in the area. And remember, they clearly are not going for the typical NYC pizza style. Because NYC pizza is completely different!

]]> By: Shaun http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-499 Shaun Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:03:44 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-499 Loved the Truffle Oil Slice! Thank heaven for another option midtown that is not a crappy chain... have yet to try the Nutella Krunch --- anyone try it? Loved the Truffle Oil Slice! Thank heaven for another option midtown that is not a crappy chain… have yet to try the Nutella Krunch — anyone try it?

]]> By: TSD http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-497 TSD Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:27:13 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-497 "Flashdancers Pizza" - the pizza place next door to Flashdancers on Broadway between 53rd and 52nd Streets. Best pizza around in midtown...and then of course Abitino's, but more South. “Flashdancers Pizza” – the pizza place next door to Flashdancers on Broadway between 53rd and 52nd Streets. Best pizza around in midtown…and then of course Abitino’s, but more South.

]]> By: VinoEd http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-496 VinoEd Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:54:34 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-496 On my first vist, I side with the "gummy" crust crowd. But I understand the restaurant is only a week old. I think in this barren wasteland of eats in the East 50's this is a great addition. I liked the toppings and will go back soon. Let's hope they put a real Krunch in that crust, and become the best pizza joint in the 'hood. On my first vist, I side with the “gummy” crust crowd. But I understand the restaurant is only a week old. I think in this barren wasteland of eats in the East 50’s this is a great addition. I liked the toppings and will go back soon. Let’s hope they put a real Krunch in that crust, and become the best pizza joint in the ‘hood.

]]> By: Spacer http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Spacer Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:59:54 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-494 Went to Krunch today- The toppings (had the Bianchi and one with homemade sausage with garlic and roasted peppers) were very flavorful, had nice contrast and were not overdone or greasy in any way- nicely done. The dough, however, was inconsistent- a bit too rustic, thick and dry- I hope they are still working on it, because in my book they are not there yet. Also, the wait is ridiculous. I don’t mean long, because I understand waiting when a place is busy, I mean just plain inefficient. They are clearly trying, but they have one guy who feeds the slices into the warmer about six at a time, and two girls who package and ring up the orders. As a result, the three of them are standing around 90% of the time waiting for each “batch” of slices to warm, at which point there is 2 minutes of activity to reload the oven, and then everyone waits around again. It’s a small space, but they really need to improve their service/prep line, especially as the “brick” oven they warm the slices in is for show anyway, and all the pies are made in the back. Went to Krunch today- The toppings (had the Bianchi and one with homemade sausage with garlic and roasted peppers) were very flavorful, had nice contrast and were not overdone or greasy in any way- nicely done. The dough, however, was inconsistent- a bit too rustic, thick and dry- I hope they are still working on it, because in my book they are not there yet.

Also, the wait is ridiculous. I don’t mean long, because I understand waiting when a place is busy, I mean just plain inefficient. They are clearly trying, but they have one guy who feeds the slices into the warmer about six at a time, and two girls who package and ring up the orders. As a result, the three of them are standing around 90% of the time waiting for each “batch” of slices to warm, at which point there is 2 minutes of activity to reload the oven, and then everyone waits around again. It’s a small space, but they really need to improve their service/prep line, especially as the “brick” oven they warm the slices in is for show anyway, and all the pies are made in the back.

]]> By: Restaurant Girl http://midtownlunch.com/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Restaurant Girl Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:30:50 +0000 http://zandjnews.com/blog/2006/07/28/first-look-krunch-pizza/#comment-491 I agree with Midtown Lunch, especially on the crust front. I visited opening night and sampled most of their goods. The superior toppings and creative combinations were memorable and worth a slice, or in this case, a square. More importantly, the Tuscan salad, dotted with pecorino, hearts of palm and Tuscan beans was fresh and fantastic. Ditto on the Krunch rigatoni, which is apparently an homage to Bar Pitti's Pitti Pasta. They serve wine and beer to boot. I'm writing it up myself, so definitely check it out on my site at http://www.restaurantgirl.com. Restaurant Girl I agree with Midtown Lunch, especially on the crust front. I visited opening night and sampled most of their goods. The superior toppings and creative combinations were memorable and worth a slice, or in this case, a square. More importantly, the Tuscan salad, dotted with pecorino, hearts of palm and Tuscan beans was fresh and fantastic. Ditto on the Krunch rigatoni, which is apparently an homage to Bar Pitti’s Pitti Pasta. They serve wine and beer to boot.

I’m writing it up myself, so definitely check it out on my site at http://www.restaurantgirl.com.
Restaurant Girl

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