Seamless needs individuals to save lots of dough once more.
After going nearly extinct about decade prior, New York Metropolis’s commemorated $1 pizza slice is making a much-anticipated return courtesy of meals supply service Seamless.
From April 22 to Could 20, nostalgic — and cash-strapped — New Yorkers will have the ability to seize a $1 cheese slice at choose slice outlets by ordering off the platform, per the location.
This promotion couldn’t have come at a greater time. Based on a 2024 “pie chart” by Intelligent Actual Property, New York Pizza has the most costly ‘Za within the nation with Gothamites usually forking over $28.60 for a cheese pie on common — which equates to an eye-popping $5.72 per slice.
In the meantime, a survey by NYC pie-hard Liam Quigley — who ate 464 slices over 8 years — discovered that the price of a plain slice jumped from $2.52 in 2014 to $3.00 in 2022, marking a 19% improve.
This naturally trickled all the way down to greenback slice depots like 2. Bros Pizza (which is featured within the promotion), which needed to up slice costs to $1.50 as a result of rising prices of cheese, flour, tomatoes and even napkins amid inflation.
Howard Migdal, CEO of Grubhub, which owns Seamless, agrees that this marks a welcome renaissance for the dormant greenback slice, which has lengthy been a staple for working stiffs, subway platform snackers and nocturnal noshers.
“The $1 cheese slice is extra than simply pizza—it’s a part of town’s DNA,” mentioned the meals supply honcho in a information launch. “As an organization born in NYC, we all know what this slice means to individuals. It’s about tradition, comfort, and that genuine NYC taste.”
He added, “We’re proud to deliver it again and have fun the meals tradition that makes this metropolis in contrast to wherever else.”
Over 40 pizzerias might be taking part within the promotion, together with neighborhood standbys like Luigi’s Pizza, Rocco Pizza, 2 Bros. Pizza, La Bellezza, Finest Pizza, Ledo Pizza, Beverly Pizza & Cafe, Da Bianca Pizza, Rizzo’s Pizza, and Patrizia’s Taverna and extra (the complete checklist is offered on SeamlessDollarSlice.com).
These frugal feasts might be accessible for pickup solely and are restricted to at least one order per day with a cap of 5 slices per order.
Taking part pizzeria welcome the greenback slice’s return.
“Nothing beats that look on somebody’s face once they fold a scorching $1 cheese slice and take that first chunk, it by no means adjustments,” mentioned the two Bros. Pizza Administration Crew. “Teaming up with Seamless offers us an opportunity to have fun the $1 cheese slice custom with our loyal clients—and introduce a complete new technology to what makes New York pizza so particular.”
