Best Of Gothamist: The 12 Best Pizza Places In NYC

Jen Chung: "The famed Cheeses Christ ($15) is a dairy lover's dream, baked with a triple-threat combo of mozzarella, talleggio and parmiggiano cheese and sprinkled with black pepper."

Jen Chung: "They make pizza a little differently in St. Louis, Missouri, using a cracker-thin yeast-free crust that's cut into squares, topped with a processed white cheese called Provel."

Jen Chung: "Coals' pizzas are grilled and made with flatbread crust, lending the pies a unique taste and texture even the staunchest of classic slice diehards can get into."

Jen Chung: "Check out the Pugliese ($17), a savory pie made with stracciatella, broccolini, spicy sausage, garlic, chili flakes and pecorino."

Jen Chung: "The paper-thin crust pies are hearty and coal-fired so they've got just the right charred hint."

Jen Chung: "Stellar coal-fired pies, though note that they're only open Wednesdays through Sundays, with nightly last seatings at 7:30 p.m.

Jen Chung: "The place has been run by brothers Cosimo and Johnny Tiso since 1987, and the pizziaolo duo are masters at whipping up the perfect paper-thin crust."

Jen Chung: "If there's one thing Paulie Gee's does better than everyone else, it's toppings."

Jen Chung: "Unlike other pizza places you may visit while on the search to soak up alcohol, this one stood up to the Sober Test—it is good any hour of the day."

Jen Chung: "Legendary owner Don DeMarco stands at the counter generously topping your pizza with olive oil and fresh cut basil."

Jen Chung: "The edges are crisp—but not too crisp or too burned—and the center is soft without being soupy."

Jen Chung: "Don't miss the no-frills, tavern-style pizza joint that turns out deliciously cheesy and greasy pies that'll help soak up the multiple pitchers of beer."

Jen Chung: Honorable mention: A good jumbo slice

Jen Chung: Honorable mention: A good, late-night, drunk slice.

Jen Chung: Honorable mention: A good corner slice

Jen Chung: Honorable mention: A good dollar slice

Jen Chung: Honorable mention: A best deli slice