So we took my father in-law down to his old stomping grounds on Union Street in Brooklyn, to the…read moreFamous House of Pizza and Calzone
Right on the iconic Union Street strip, this spot has been putting out SERIOUS flavor for generations! From the first bite to the last, this meal was just one "wow" after another .
Let me start by saying I am super critical when it comes to my pizza and pizzerias. I LOVE good pizza! My go to slice is always a Pepperoni Slice. So today I went straight for the Hot Honey Pepperoni Sicilian slice, and it was absolutely next level .
The crust was thick, airy, and perfectly crisp on the bottom, while the hot honey added that sweet fire. Every bite had that perfect balance of cheesy, saucy, spicy, and sweet. My mouth is watering just writing about it!
The classic Sicilian slice held its own just as strong Simple, clean, and done RIGHT. The sauce had great flavor, the cheese was perfectly melted, and the bread had that soft inside with a slight crunch on the outside that you look for in a true Sicilian slice.
Now let's talk wings... the Mango Habanero wings were --that perfect combo of sweet and heat. Not overpowering, no swimming in sauce, just enough kick to let you know it's there. The Buffalo wings came through exactly how they should--saucy, tangy, with that classic flavor that never misses .
But the REAL star of the show... the fried calzones
OMG!!!! Absolutely amazing!! Fried calzone versus baked is NO match. My father in-law and my wife ordered the fried ham calzones while I had the fried pepperoni calzone. I mean, WOW!!! These calzones are on completely different level. That crispy golden shell on the outside with all that hot, cheesy, savory filling inside... every bite was rich, flavorful, and just straight up addictive You get that crunch first, then the melty goodness hits--game over.
And then to finish it all off... the fried zeppoles A full dozen of warm, soft, pillowy perfection dusted just right. Light, fluffy, and the perfect sweet ending to an already incredible meal. Nothing beats watching an old man reliving his childhood days shaking the bag of Zeppoles with a smile bigger than the calzone!
Everything came out hot, fresh, and clearly made with care. This isn't just good food--it's the kind of spot that makes you stop mid-bite and say "nah... this is DIFFERENT." Let me NOT forget, it was so good we ordered a whole pie to take home with us, 1/2 Pepperoni 1/2 Plajn.
I'll definitely be back... and next time, I might just order double