St. Marks Pizzeria f.k.a Funzi's

"Kevin Cox, the owner of Funzi’s in the East Village, is reportedly out at the new business. The promising pizzeria opened on St. Marks Place this spring: Its thin-crust pies with simple toppings — tomato, garlic, and chicory — put the pizzeria in the same sentence as slice shop greats like L’Industrie, where Cox previously worked, and Scarr’s. He has since left the business amid a dispute with the building’s investors and landlord, according to sources in the neighborhood. The Funzi’s name has been removed from the storefront at 36 St. Marks Place, between Second and Third avenues; the restaurant remains open for service. Funzi’s did not respond to Eater’s request for comment." - Luke Fortney

"Funzi’s already feels like it’s been around since the Koch administration, and not just because of the stucco walls and extensive maroon carpeting. Neighborhood folks pop in to say hey, and the front porch with lawn chairs functions as a living room for the corner of St. Marks and Second Avenue. It’s a pizza party out there, and the slices are crisp and chewy. Most of your traditional options are available, but there are also a few fancier ones like a chicory version topped with wilted dandelion greens. Order at the counter, then either sit inside near a knockoff Mona Lisa, or take in the street scene out front. To round out your meal, get the deep-fried lasagna. It’s like a giant mozzarella stick, but with noodles and beef ragu. photo credit: Kate Previte" - Bryan Kim

"A new restaurant on St. Marks Place designed as an ode to the East Village in the 1970s and 1980s, offering thin-crust pies, fried lasagna, Caesar salad, and icebox cakes." - Emma Orlow