#coal-oven

#coal-oven

Abandoned, boarded up behind drywall in the basement for years and only recently rediscovered, the Bushwick restaurant's massive coal oven dates all the way back to 1890 - even before near-ancient pizzerias like Lombardi's, John's of Bleecker and Grimaldi's made their debuts. Today, it's firing up some of NYC's best pies - and the neighborhood can't get enough. The sprawling, 18-foot by 15-foot space of sizzling real estate boasts 63 heat zones and can churn out the zestiest 'za in just five minutes.