Restaurants:

Adoro Lei

Described as an upscale pizza party, Adoro Lei landed on the downtown New York City food scene in 2015 and has since been known for its Neapolitan pizzas, cocktail menu, DJs, and custom wall art. The restaurant was launched by entrepreneurs Rick Froio and Joseph Primiano and Creative Director Michael DiBugnara, who worked with artist Dessie Jackson to create the signature paintings that adorn the interior space.

The menu features a combination of Italian and American dishes – salads, truffle rice balls, paninis, cast iron entrees, pastas, and calzones — but it is the pizza that demands attention. There are two types to choose from: the wood-burning Neapolitan pie or the brick-oven NY style pie. Of the former, there is the “Paulo” (ricotta, ham, zucchini, and fresh mozzarella), the “Niccolo” (tomato, imported soppressata, basil, toasted fennel seeds, and fresh mozzarella), the “Isabella” (tomato, artichoke heart, mushrooms, pecorino, sun-dried tomato, oregano, and fresh mozzarella), the “Cesare” (prosciutto, brie, smoked mozzarella, and roasted walnut puree), and many others. The NY style pies are more familiar and customizable, with traditional, white, vodka, and margherita bases and a variety of meat and vegetable toppings. Location: 287 Hudson St., New York, NY 10013.