General News
- June 12, 2010 - No Comments
Pizza and Jazz: Sac’s Place
Sac’s Place lures you in with ruddy brick walls and tall, empty bottles of wine. Hand-painted grapevines and heavy lanterns line the east side of the exterior, which faces a shady, overgrown street. Expect immediate warmth. I walked in to broad smiles and boastful hellos before taking a seat in the patio area, which is enclosed by large, bay windows.Pastas range from $11.95 to $15.95, while almost all the pork and veal is above $20.00. But go to Sac’s for the pizza – thin, but not droopy, crisp, but not scalding or burnt. When I asked for some red pepper, the waiter handed it to me fresh in a dish with a tiny spoon. Split a 14-inch, medium cheese pie with a few friends for $15.50. If you’re still hungry for dessert, and your wallet can take it, order the ricotta cheesecake to finish – sweet, with a thick, flaky crust.
Sac’s has preserved its original hole-in-the-wall feel from when it opened in 1989 as a small, corner pizzeria on Broadway. Owners Anthony and Domenico Sacramone are famous for growing all the oregano, rosemary, basil and anise themselves at Anthony’s home in Pennsylvania. The brothers have since made a few changes. When I asked the waiter about the history of the place, he pointed to photographs of Anthony and Domenico themselves and told me about the renovations made in 1999 to the interior, and the addition of the airy sidewalk patio. Come on Monday nights to listen to the Larry Luger Trio. Luger entered the music scene early, taking up small gigs in the Bronx while still in high school, and since landing regular shows in Manhattan and Queens. He and his band play weekly at Sac’s from 7:30 to 10:30, filling the room with jazz that’s (almost) as good as the smell of the baking pies. Walk in, order a slice, and join the family.
Sac’s Place Restaurant
24 – 41 Broadway
Astoria, NY 11106
On Broadway b/w 24th and Crescent Street
718.204.5002
Hours:
Sun – Thurs: Noon – 11pm
Fri and Sat: Noon – Midnight
Subway:
Take the N train to Broadway, walk 3 blocks west (towards 30th street).
All major credit cards accepted.
Camila Kerwin, Staff Writer
