Lucali

"Mark Iacono’s thin-crust pizzas, made with a three-cheese blend of fresh and imported mozzarella and Grana Padano, plus fresh basil, consistently draw long lines, and it’s impossible to make a reservation. The move is to show up before 5 p.m., add your name to the list, and grab a drink in the neighborhood while you wait. Cash only, BYOB. And yes, it expanded into Miami." - Robert Sietsema, Eater Staff

"Lucali is serving their beautiful cheese pies for pick-up only. They’ve been adjusting their operating schedule on an almost-daily basis, so before you get on a bike and ride down to Carroll Gardens, make sure to check their Instagram here." - hannah albertine

"On December 8, 2023 and September 6, 2024, Swift visited Mark Iacono’s Lucali, the lines-out-the-door, BYOB pizza destination in Brooklyn." - Melissa McCart

"Yes, you still have to kind of plan your entire day around going to Lucali, but that’s part of what makes it special. Many New Yorkers agree that this is some of the best pizza in all five boroughs, so find an excuse to take off from work early and line up at 4pm to secure your spot in line. While you’re here, get a calzone along with your pizza. Since there are only two things on the menu, there’s no reason not to go all out. " - willa moore, bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang

"The Waiting Room: Black Mountain Wine House The Back-Up Plan: Cobble Hill Cinemas The walk from Lucali to Black Mountain Wine House in Gowanus will only take you about 12 minutes, but feel free to take your time. Explore Carroll Gardens, or gaze at the Gowanus Canal—you'll likely have several hours to kill, so there's no need to rush. Then grab a seat at Black Mountain Wine House, on the patio or in the ski chalet-like space inside, and order a bottle of wine, and maybe a cheese plate. Alternatively, you might actually have the time to see a feature-length film, and Court Street is home to one of the most quaint neighborhood movie theaters—Cobble Hill Cinemas." - willa moore