I had to see if a slice could actually fight back. New York City has millions of pizza spots, but Mimmo’s Pizza Shop on Staten Island is doing something completely insane. I walked in, saw the prep counter, and immediately knew I was in for a wild ride.
Building the Monstrosity
They start by rolling fresh dough directly in sesame seeds. They stretch it out thin and get to work. First comes a heavy layer of their chunky vodka sauce. They top that with a massive handful of parmesan and shredded mozzarella.
Then comes the real heat.
They load it up with spicy Calabrian chili crumbled sausage. Next, they add fresh sliced mozzarella, another ladle of vodka sauce, and even more parmesan. Into the hot oven it goes.
The Finishing Touch
When it comes out, the crust is bubbling and golden brown. They slice it up and swirl house-made pesto all over the top. Then comes a snowfall of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Finally, they finish it with a drizzle of hot honey. Sweet and spicy perfection.
The result? Pure bliss. Look at that pull! The crust is super crunchy from the sesame seeds, and the spice from the sausage hits instantly. You get the rich vodka sauce, the savory pesto, and that killer sweet heat from the hot honey. It is an absolute game-changer. Head to Mimmo’s Pizza Shop to try it yourself. Who’s hungry?