Lucky Charlie brings old-school coal-oven pizza to Bushwick * Brooklyn Paper
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Lucky Charlie, a new pizza restaurant by Nino Coniglio, opened on June 27 in Bushwick. Coniglio, known for his pizza accolades, is utilizing the oldest coal oven in America, built in 1890. The restaurant serves pizzas inspired by 1920s New York pizzerias, including the Classic and minimalist Red. The seasonal menu offers dishes like a 20-layer Lasagna Verde and Steak Pizzaiolo, complemented by Italian wines and cocktails curated by Rob Hoffman. This establishment marks Coniglio's debut in coal-oven cooking, reviving historical pizza-making traditions.
Nino Coniglio aims to revive the tradition of 1920s New York pizzerias at his new restaurant Lucky Charlie, featuring America's oldest coal oven.
The oven from 1890 was restored and allows Coniglio to craft authentic pies inspired by original NYC coal-oven techniques and ingredients.
Menu items include classic pizzas like the Red and White, along with a seasonal selection featuring #Seafood and a 20-layer Lasagna Verde.
The dining experience is enhanced with Italian wines and cocktails curated by Rob Hoffman, completing the nostalgic pizzeria atmosphere.
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