Local pizzeria for big thin-crust pies loaded with toppings, plus po' boys & late delivery hours.
"Mid City Pizza — founded in 2013 by the late Rand Owens, who quickly established it as a laid-back, cozy staple for thin-crust pizza and old-school arcade games — has reopened on Banks Street under new owner Tony Cortello. Thin-crust, New York-style pies are on the menu, of course — Cortello has installed a water system that mimics the exact pH and mineral content of New York city water, recreating that true Big Apple taste in the dough. He’s also offering a few Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian sandwiches, salads, starters, and sugar-dusted zeppole doughnuts, plus wine, beer, and classic cocktails." - Clair Lorell, Eater Staff
"After closing more than a year ago, Mid City Pizza is readying to reopen its original Banks Street under new owner Tony Cortello. Thin-crust, New York-style pies are on the menu, of course — Cortello says he’s actually installed a water system that mimics the exact pH and mineral content of New York city water, recreating that true Big Apple taste in the dough. He’s also offering a few Sicilian-style pizzas, Italian sandwiches, salads, and starters, plus wine, beer, and classic cocktails. Cortello says that if all goes as planned, he hopes to open to the public this Friday, March 8. Mid-City Pizza was originally founded by Rand Owens in 2013 — it quickly established itself as a laid-back, cozy staple for thin-crust pizza and old-school arcade games. Owens expanded to a second location in Uptown in 2017. After his death in 2020 at age 33, the restaurant remained open for three years, eventually closing in December of 2022. Cortello and his partners purchased the business last August." - Justine Jones
"Mid City Pizza was founded in 2013 by Rand Owens, who took over a Banks Street pizza parlor formerly known as Lazaro’s. It became known for its thin-crust pizza, colorful artwork, and old-school arcade games like NBA Jam and Simpsons Arcade. Owens expanded with a second location, MCP Uptown, and bought Banks Street Bar. After Owens's death in 2020, Mid City Pizza continued under his friends and family but closed its Bank Street location in December 2022, facing criticisms of decline in quality." - Clair Lorell
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