The Secrets Behind Joe's Pizza in Greenwich Village
Who doesn't love a New York slice of pizza? Watch to learn about the rich history of this New York pizzeria and the family that runs it.
At 77, Pino "Joe" Pozzuoli is still a major part of the Joe's Pizza team. The founder of the iconic Greenwich Village pizzeria comes into the restaurant almost every day, and he always samples a slice for quality control. His grandson, Sal Vitale, oversees both the original location and the new East Village outpost.
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"i wanna tell u somethin..joe is my name, pizza is my game" that was Gangster
@thenextPippen
7 жыл бұрын
Sm0kinThug OG
@paulcbarrera
7 жыл бұрын
joe is my name, arite, and pizza is my game. that's what i do.
@mragunathan1627
7 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Joe for hours, he should do audio books lol, id listen to that shit legit.
@flossics8310
7 жыл бұрын
"gangster" lmao I would kick his old wrinkly white ass in seconds nothing gangster about this feeble old man who was too dumb to do anything other than flip a pizza around like some circus act. Clown.
@cancerdickk-popis2372
7 жыл бұрын
ITALIEN GANGISTER
he was so fascinated by that old man at the pizza place he became that old man at the pizza place.
@juliansmit3770
6 жыл бұрын
Eric Recentes ikr
@Lucabistrong
6 жыл бұрын
Eric Recentes soon his grandson will become the old man at the pizza place
@brianramirez8255
5 жыл бұрын
thefore , the propagation of human knowledge
@crossxfuse
5 жыл бұрын
thats exactly what I was thinking too
@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024
4 жыл бұрын
That's a good thing in his case
"I don't understand why so many people come" Your place was featured in Spider-Man 2
@Mrbingles9
4 жыл бұрын
Why was it featured in Spider Man 2?
@safinman
4 жыл бұрын
Auza Anaya bruh
@Mrbingles9
4 жыл бұрын
@@safinman Cause it's good.
@KOREANGRAYWHALE
4 жыл бұрын
pizza time
@Nick-jc7ev
4 жыл бұрын
Auza Anaya it’s been a legendary pizza spot forever
Thank you, Joe. For giving us Pizza Time ^^
@dapzle3459
5 жыл бұрын
Fancy seeing you here *tips hat*
@thotticussupremus4772
4 жыл бұрын
Yooooooo it’s Marcus.!
@thecouncilofbrazilianchads5580
2 жыл бұрын
Joe’s the REAL Pizza time
this dude is so italian
@PSS521
6 жыл бұрын
sounds kinda puerto rican
@Mrmaffol96
6 жыл бұрын
I hope is an insult.
@Infamosucarlos10
6 жыл бұрын
P S that’s not even close to a Puerto Rican accent.
@xEseXicano
5 жыл бұрын
Guido sounds more like it. Real Italians don’t sound Americanized.
@thepublicpotato3887
5 жыл бұрын
I’m ur 500th like
When a pizza is made right, it's the best tasting food in the world. And don't let anybody tell you any different.
@SamPendleton
8 жыл бұрын
+Tom Mot Gospel.
@nach000x
7 жыл бұрын
burgers
@supermangris8705
7 жыл бұрын
Tom Mot people have opinions sir. Opinions. I like Waffles and pancakes more.
@tommysoprano1441
6 жыл бұрын
Tom Mot WOW that was my nick name in highschool!!! GODBLESS
@Jubanen12
6 жыл бұрын
yeah, pizza is my favorite food, although I often feel kinda quilty for it... not the healthiest food around lol.
his voice is goddamned incredible
@bruceyami94
7 жыл бұрын
Croix it's like Old Rocky Balboa
@zebunker
4 жыл бұрын
The grammar is gododododoodamn turrible
@zetros2533
4 жыл бұрын
@@nillyphily. wtf?
@vincenzo7153
3 жыл бұрын
@@zebunker I mean he’s Italian lol English isn’t his first language
Now that is what a slice of pizza is supposed to look like. I left Brooklyn 55 years ago. For the last 20 I have been trying to get a pie to look like that. I live in Australia we have some good pizza and some bad pizza, but no Brooklyn pizza. Great work guys.
Oh man this hits all the right notes. Food. Family. Hard work. Loving your job. Not being it it for the money. I wish we saw more of it. Never change Joe's.
@thomasanderson2047
Жыл бұрын
Not being about money is right. I went to the downtown Los Angeles Joe's recently and expected slices to be at $5.00 minimum. I got 2 slices (pepperoni and margherita) for under $10.50. After all this inflation, I expected it to be at least $14.00.
A good high quality cheese pizza is all you need for immense powerful flavor. No toppings, no dipping sauces necessary.
@gece8783
7 жыл бұрын
Imy Manz 'zactly, the magic is in the marinara sauce, and most people don't get that.
@jclarkson1618
7 жыл бұрын
You are saying that in the United States of America there is dipping sauces for pizza, oh mio dio. Disgustoso.
@ZeliardFTW
7 жыл бұрын
I like toppings and pizza isn't hard to make... Or a secret.
@MrDirector1010
7 жыл бұрын
Imy M
@ZeliardFTW
7 жыл бұрын
Pizza is hard to make? Are you joking me? And when its skimpy toppings its practically free money!
Parker! You're late man, always late!
@SilentTree12
7 жыл бұрын
GOOOOoooooOOOOO
@pottytheparrot310
6 жыл бұрын
The Spanish Inquisition If I flip the pizza Mr Aziz will flip out
@PJ-dg1hg
5 жыл бұрын
woah, didn't expect you
@stopdropandroll
4 жыл бұрын
Oh no. Dr connors' class...
@bussinnutsfuckinbutts5368
4 жыл бұрын
Poor Mr. Aziz losing customers to pizza yurt
Dude sounds like he came straight off the set of Rocky.
@kgatlw9134
4 жыл бұрын
Even though Rocky is set in Philly
If you want a good slice, come in when the guy on the left at 2:08 is flipping pies. Usually at night. A little slice of heaven!
always wanted to try a new york slice of pizza
@ghn00b
9 жыл бұрын
+Bald Jesus It's as good as people say it is. Worth the trip my man!
@jphonevids
8 жыл бұрын
+Bald Jesus i'll get heat for this but try Domino's new york style plain cheese pizza. It's not the real thing but it's pretty damn decent for chain pizza
@Bushiey
8 жыл бұрын
+Bald Jesus make your own. its not the dough thats hard, its mainly the ingredients, like the sauce, this place probably makes it fresh with their own recipe.
@idadudenmanner
8 жыл бұрын
It's amazing. As r the Grey Papaya hotdogs.
@Decciboy
8 жыл бұрын
+Bald Jesus If you are in London, there is a place called 'Voodoo Ray's Pizza" and they do New York style slices - it's less authentic in that they have loads of different toppings but it is so so so good. Big recommend!
I seldom comment, but I just have to say-this was simply a beautiful story. The relationship between the grandson and grandfather...just beautiful.
I can't wait to go back. Inexpensive, yet one of the best slices of pizza I've ever had in my entire life.
I can't believe all of this beauty and history is just an hour away from my home in Queens, New York. It is truly amazing how unique and diverse New York City is. In many parts of the U.S., all you can see on people's skin are black and white, but here you see white, black, light brown, dark brown, yellow, tan, you name it. Also, on the topic of pizza, New York Pizza is really cheap, costs a dollar for a slice, and is very crispy, cheesy, and delicious.
Best. Slice. Ever. Even better than best when you were on the corner, and Joe serving up the pies. Love you Joe! Thanks for years of pizza perfection. Tradition. It's that simple, pure, and soul-satisfying.
I just came to Joe's yesterday. It was crowded since there is a lot of pizza. Every bite was perfect and worth it. I actually chose the plain cheese pizza.
you know the pizza is really good when the owner talks with mafioso accent. But seriously, that pizza looks amazing
"Pizza time"
@thatguywhostacks
6 жыл бұрын
LOL😂
@kevinzhong5496
6 жыл бұрын
spider man ( °_ʖ °)
@SleepoBeepo
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah?
@dvbawesome
5 жыл бұрын
Last chance
@declanmorden
5 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this
I love authentic family owned businesses. God Bless You Joe and Family.
What a great grandson this man is. He understands the power and the beauty of a family business. Beautiful to watch this story.
That's a blessed man with his grandson. Love and Peace Always.
Love this video, Joe's so passionate about what he does his eyes light up when's he's talking about pizza and when he's talking about his grandson. What an incredible legacy to pass on.
the mole... it knows all.
@ronyeahright9536
6 жыл бұрын
moly moly moly
@michaelorr9253
5 жыл бұрын
Holy Moly
@Ishbu101
3 жыл бұрын
Guaca-molllllyyy
Parker, you’re late, man. Always late, huh
What was the secret behind joe's pizza? I thought I was gonna learn some secrets,.?
@paradoxpizza
8 жыл бұрын
+Nitron DSP where can I buy the ingredient called feeling?
@TheLivingDeadOne
8 жыл бұрын
+Mohamad Shamel Joe reaches down his pants, scratches the deep underneath of his balls, And then he make-a da-pizza. Thats the feeling he's talking about.
@Hunderworld
8 жыл бұрын
+TheLivingDeadOne and something to do with family.
@56leeker
8 жыл бұрын
+TheLivingDeadOne like a boobie
@sarahlovesfootie
8 жыл бұрын
Love is the secret
Best slice in NYC. It's always packed! Great pizza, great people, and great service! Highly recommend if you ever visit NYC!
That’s definitely the voice of someone I trust to buy pizza from
You look good for 77, making pizza all these years have kept you strong and alert for your age. Keep it up.
so new york. I half expect Mookie or Alvie Singer to walk past and get a slice. New York culture has travelled the world- and the magic of pizza with it. Ive never stepped foot into new york- but this place just looking at it fills me with a nostalgia for a past that was never mine- but was , thru cinema, music and food.
I love that Tobey was featured in one of the celebrity photos.
Spider-Man swings down. "Pizza time!" He says as he runs inside to grab his previously ordered pizza.
Great story about Joe and his history. Here is the point: "When you do pizza, you gotta have a little feeling...you gotta feel what you are doing..." Thanks Joe! "You gotta feel what you do!"
I went last year and that pizza is amazing. Nothing more nothing less just classic flavor! What a beautiful experience for me and my mother. 🇲🇽
*BUT DOES IT HAVE A 29 MINUTE GUARANTEE?*
The secret is you gotta love what you are doing . As timevgies on the recipe is slowly perfected. And the yeast takes its proof from say one. Like a fine wine. And the barrel. The shop the oven and the people is the barrel.
I’ve known Joe since i was 9yrs old what a great man . Rip Joe
Went here last night while visiting ny…… I can’t describe how good that pizza was. Mannnnnn
I have been Joe's pizza customer since 1977, if you want to try a true New York slice, Joe's Pizza is the place. There are handful of great pizza places in New York City, Joe's pizza by the slice is number one.
@joelweiner4798
6 жыл бұрын
not quite numero uno but it's up there.
My love and respect to you both, Joe and Sal, and to your fine legacy! I love pizza and anyone who can make great pizza is loads of awesome in my book. :)
14 years ago I came to this place for a slice and boy that slice was the best slice I ever had in my life
God bless you and your family. This video touched my heart!
When the dough ball feel like mama mia, you know you gotta feel it. Gonna be gooda pizza pie.
2:12 - Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst! Joe's was actually IN Spider-Man 2!
@therakeplayerdoggo1673
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks captain obvious
@fernandowong371
3 жыл бұрын
@@therakeplayerdoggo1673 Hey, throw your dukes up. Let's go. 👊🏻
@rajjgaming5919
3 жыл бұрын
@@fernandowong371 bro chill , guy hasn't responded , he clearly doesent want the smoke
@fernandowong371
3 жыл бұрын
@@rajjgaming5919 You too, pal. Let's take this outside.
@rajjgaming5919
3 жыл бұрын
@@fernandowong371 I was on your side though , I said he's too scared but if you want I'll make your face disfigured.
It is so nice to see family pass on traditional ways. Thank you for sharing...
I went here last year in the dead of winter. I managed to drag my parents out to this place, having them trust the fact that I'd learned how to use the subway. The bitter cold winds were ruthless. I could feel my parents judging me every second, right until they bit into their slices. Then it was all worth it. For them and for me. Best slice of pizza I've ever had. Get the pepperoni, put on a little of the Parmesian they have in salt shakers.
beautiful story and family! and the pies look amazing! 💯💯💯👈 ☺😀😁
@Rebel_Railroad_Productions
7 жыл бұрын
Totally. And besides Chicago style, New York style is my absolute favorite kind of pizza.
These Guys make an awesome slice and fair priced too & you also give city workers sometimes a little bit of a break, especially the late night Garbage Guys- thank you
Joe's 29 minute guarantee is a promise, man.
That's cool, you guys got a picture with kiefer sutherland up there on your wall!
"I could eat a whole pizza when i was younger" lmao
God bless this man for making history with pizza😂👌
I'm so glad you shared this video with me... Thank you from Staten Island
One day ill come to your place just to have that awesome slice of pizza. One day.
Oh man, this is one place I must go when I get to NYC!
@thevinceberry
8 жыл бұрын
+anchorite21 Me too
@karenwarner6158
8 жыл бұрын
+anchorite21 yup get some cream soda too
@barryrims9098
7 жыл бұрын
it aint THAT good ive been there many times
@thevinceberry
7 жыл бұрын
@watches , what do you recommend on pizza
@juliangoldenberg8310
7 жыл бұрын
The_vb go to Difara in Brooklyn if you want the real square slice
I'm so lucky to be born in New York
@aaronxue3758
7 жыл бұрын
xRosko Whoa, why so much hate?
@quityojibbajabbaa
7 жыл бұрын
lol welcome to the internet
@roskoer5218
7 жыл бұрын
Aaron Xue cuz I fucking do
@TheBest6431
7 жыл бұрын
Aaron Xue yes, you are🙄
@GrandeMastaSexi
7 жыл бұрын
born and raised myself, its in the water!
You can tell the grandson is 110% motivated. That kid, now old man, will be there 50 years from now.
Thats what its all about... Hard work, respect, and love of family. The ingrediants for true success.
I'm SO glad that I went to this place both times I visited New York the past few years. Makes me really want a slice now.
@jauipop
7 жыл бұрын
and it wasn't on purpose... it was because i was staying in Greenwich and I stumbled upon it after a night of drinking...
@jauipop
7 жыл бұрын
Radickly Rick nah, i just like talking to myself in public.
@bdemelo
7 жыл бұрын
The point of a comment on any online forum is to express your own opinion/experiences/feelings about the topic. So instead of rudely commenting on other people sharing their experiences, go get a life and have your own. Or go fuck yourself, that I would prefer.
@stevenferguson593
7 жыл бұрын
+Radickly Rick you are explaining yourself to random yt commentators? the fuck is wrong with you?
Never been to New York, but I plan very soon this is what I'm looking for places, people, and food like this!👍
@reprisler
7 жыл бұрын
if you haven't gone yet, look up the pizza show. made by some dude in nyc with a pizza shop but he goes to different ones all around the city. if i ever make it out there, that's something i always thought would be really fun. just spend a day doing a pizza tour around the city. enjoy you trip
@mrzed2349
7 жыл бұрын
Duro Tee take it from this new Yorker. you're gonna love my city. stay for a week if you want to really see all the sights.
I was there a couple weeks ago, amazing is an understatement!
This is a playlist worthy of a great food channel! - Can we please have more?
the music that plays in this video just warmed my heart and makes me more deeply in love, it makes me imagine how much i love him
@90scoolll
8 жыл бұрын
i don't mean him, just someone else. And who runs his pizza now?
@johannamogaard6068
8 жыл бұрын
I love pizza too.
@sidneyshaw1608
7 жыл бұрын
for some reason it made me think of star wars
This is not good for a pregnant woman to be drooling over. I want to hop on a plane to NY and find these guys NOW!!
@potterbat3995
9 жыл бұрын
Ya know, Hebrew They have like 4 locations in LA as well. The other son along with the father run them. Its the same exact pie, Im telling you. People say its the water, But every Joe/Joe jr, Will tell you otherwise. There is one in West Hollywood, One in Hollywood and now I think they have a pizza truck as well. So if you live in Southern California, This pizza isn't so far after all.
@yoyoholck
7 жыл бұрын
Hebrew Honey hows the child lol
@MJHiteshew
7 жыл бұрын
Dead pool what an ass
@Jmansional
5 жыл бұрын
Literally me right now. I like 2 hours away im contemplating driving down there today smh
Its really great to see people really devoted to their job.
I go to joe's every time I'm in New York , it just feels like home
JOE’S MY NAME,PIZZA’S MY GAME!!! -joe pazzouli The pizza man 20 March 2014
Anyone else get a weird mental image when the guy said "I was born into pizza"?
Why do I always watch these things when I’m super hungry?
You come for the Pizza and stay for the Nostalgia.
In my experience of enjoying pizza and workin in pizzerias, I've learned one lesson: The greaser the place looks, the better the pizza is. Also it's all in the crust And sauce, crust and sauce.
When they ask you who joe is, this is who they’re asking about
hey joe! love the content. God bless you. Im coming to new york soon, I'll be sure to drop by. have a good day!
came all the way from new zealand for a slice of joes. have to say I was not disappointed. the most amazing slice of pizza i'll ever have.
I want to go to there.
@ntwadumela6566
8 жыл бұрын
+Gilbert Quintana to where?
@karinamiatantri6504
8 жыл бұрын
+Gilbert Quintana we get the reference, son.
I make my own pizza and I enjoy it more than take out pizza
Very sweet family relationship. And the pie is terrific.
great quality channel. Nice film and editing!
hey, where's mr aziz?
what a sweet man
I had the pleasure of trying them on a trip to the Big Apple, the line was long but worth the wait.
This guy is straight outta godfather, man his voice and presence is so intimidating
That's Rocky over there....You know what I mean.
he talks about the employees being there since he was a kid. this is the first place in New York that I've seen like this. in Chicago this is how EVERY pizza place is.
@MegaBluecream
8 жыл бұрын
It's not like it's broadcast I know of other places since I was born in New York
@tobeymaguire9053
6 жыл бұрын
duke yeah but in Chicago you’ll get shot if you walk outside
@stephenmaniloff8493
5 жыл бұрын
Too bad the pizza is a thick tasteless mess.
Had joe's pizza today, it was amazing... love NYC
Looks great! I'll have to try it out next time in New York
Pizza Time
@willmelbourne
7 жыл бұрын
last chance
@Error-qu3gj
7 жыл бұрын
Will Melbourne GOOooOOooOOooOOOOO
@Nitroblast
7 жыл бұрын
you're late
@deth1634
7 жыл бұрын
*_IF I FLIP THE PIZZAS MR AZIZ IS GONNA FLIP OUT_*
the pizza mafia
I'm from New Mexico, a very poor state but I'm working my ass off so I can live in the city, I've been dreaming about this pizza and can't wait till I have more in 79 days, first stop after queens. I love you joes. I'll be a New Yorker soon.
Great to see Familia together no matter what👍🍕
The secrets to Joes pizza, doesn’t show us any techniques to make a pizza 🤣🤣🤣
never been here. I visited new york quite often though. I typically go to sabarro. Nothing like a traditional new york slice.
@tehkosta2225
8 жыл бұрын
If you think sabarro is good you've never had real pizza.
@TOlNlY
8 жыл бұрын
+teh kosta it's a joke from the office.
@danlivni2097
8 жыл бұрын
+teh kosta lol
@danlivni2097
8 жыл бұрын
+teh kosta Pizza Suprema behind madison Square garden is great.
@sinahaase9923
7 жыл бұрын
Michael
Those are some damn good looking pizzas! Probably one of the most impressive celebrity walls I have seen too.
Went to NY in January for the 1st time. Stopped by Joe's pizza let me tell you I was living my best life✌
Here in Philly I can buy the same quality and style of pizza at several places in the neighborhood, but I can buy the whole 16" pie for 12 bucks. Back in the 70's I lived in Manhattan for about a year and great pizza was pretty common. With the stiff competition, if your pizza wasn't good you were out of business in no time.
You’re late, I’m not paying for those
I love classic pizza places like this!
Went there when I visited. Tears were shed.