"The event, hosted by Merchants of 3rd Avenue, started last year as a 'Star Wars'-themed walking tour of the nabe's most beloved pizza joints. Participants voted for their favorite slice, and the winner was crowned by choice of the voting public."
"This year, the Pizza Wars were 'reimagined' somewhat. The 'Star Wars' theme was tossed in favor of 'Saturday Night Fever' - which was famously Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst, including at the now-closed Lenny's Pizza - and the competition was more regulated, with competitors all being judged on their square Sicilian slices."
"The vote was tight, and in third place was family-owned pizzeria, followed by in second. Mancini's Wood-Fired Pizza, a fairly recent addition to the neighborhood, clinched first. They took home the Golden Pizza Cutter."
"'Thank you [to my] staff, all my great customers and everyone who supports us,' Mancini's wrote. 'Bay Ridge is the greatest neighborhood in the world!!'"
The second annual Pizza Wars took place in Bay Ridge, featuring a dozen pizzerias competing for the best Sicilian slice. This year's event shifted from a 'Star Wars' theme to 'Saturday Night Fever.' Participants dressed in 70s attire and judged slices based on cheese, sauce, crust, and presentation. After voting, Mancini's Wood-Fired Pizza emerged as the winner, receiving the Golden Pizza Cutter. They expressed gratitude to their staff and customers, celebrating their victory in the community.
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