Whom You Know: Terrific Takeout: Mimi's!!!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Terrific Takeout: Mimi's!!!

For all of the years that Peachy Deegan has lived in Manhattan, studies show that she has eaten more pizza at Mimi's than any other place. The takeout column so far is filled with pizza because guess what-she loves it and there is a lot of fabulous pizza here-one more good reason to live in Manhattan. Everyone at Mimi's was fabulously friendly and loved her way before she was a food critic. They loved her when she was a bond trader. Going to Mimi's is the closest real life thing to Cheers that you will find in New York as opposed to Boston: they know everyone's name that is a regular. In the capital of pizza, Manhattan, Mimi's stands out: you can see from above this one is an A+. We shudder to think about the pizza outside of Manhattan, particularly as it is time to leave for the holidays. Mimis pizza bursts with flavor in every bite and the crust is like fluffy pillows that the invitingly fresh ingredients rest upon just long enough until you see it and devour it. The onions and peppers were perfectly crunchy and the pepperoni and mushrooms were so flavorful this pizza will make a party in your mouth! The salad is just perfect:

Even when Peachy lived in London, she dreamed of this pizza and if she had the transportation options that Paul McCartney does, she too would have had their pizza flown over. (It is true- Paul McCartney has been known to do this and did before he stopped eating cheese. You can ask owner Steve Vanacore.) The first thing Peachy did upon getting to the Upper East side from across the pond was to go to Mimi's and get a slice of pizza! Today Mimi's Pizza is at 1248 Lexington Ave. at 84th Street where it has been since 1965, but it was founded in 1959 on the west side: the original location was on 50th street and 10th avenue, and it was founded by Mimi himself: Dominic "Mimi" Vanacore. Today his son, Steve Vanacore, does an absolutely amazing job with Mimi's. A cannoli was the perfect ending:

We picked Mimi's in a formal dining review in September 2009:

http://www.whomyouknow.com/2009/09/peachy-picks-mimis.html

Mimi's also delivers: 212 861 3363

1248 Lexington Avenue between 84th and 85th

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"
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Bill Follett
President, Belleek Group North America
www.Belleek.com

"As you know from my past features, Peachy Deegan and I were in the same class at Boston College prior to either of us becoming entrepreneurs. When we played together on the BC Alumni softball team in Central Park years ago, she mentioned she could not find a great dentist in Manhattan and could often be found networking on her phone in the outfield hiding from the ball. She was my second patient ever in 2006 when I opened my dental practice; I was one of the first sponsors on Whom You Know and the first Mover and Shaker featured in 2009 and have worked with her continuously since. She's even talked her friends that are doctors into being my patients, and they subsequently send their hospital colleagues. I don't know anyone that is as great of a networker and writer as Peachy, nevermind that she is upstanding and always good for her word. Cosmopolitan Dental is so happy to be in the company of the caliber of major brands she works with today, and although she will tell you a million ways to get your teeth dirty between Peachy's Picks, Terrific Takeout and Peachy's Pantry, Peachy Deegan will tell you there is only one way to get your teeth clean!"
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http://cosmopolitandental.com/