Though the NYC to Dublin portal was temporarily shut down due to profane behavior, this new type of portal coming to NYC is actually all about disrobing. But before you jump to conclusions, rest assured it’s not what you think.
The Finnish Long Drink is bringing what they are calling a “Happiness Portal” to NYC that transports people from the hustle and bustle of our city streets to the happiest place on earth, Finland! So where does the disrobing come into play? New Yorkers will get to experience a Finish secret that’s their key to happiness: a Finnish spa experience.
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Visitors can actually step into this Happiness Portal with a dry sauna, cold plunge and Finnish-inspired country cottage on a first come first served basis. Plus, guests will of course be able to sip on the a Long Drink. It will only be in the city for the weekend (June 27-29).
So how can Finnish spa experiences improve your happiness? Well, entering the sauna will boost blood flow, skin rejuvenation and muscle relaxation. Shortly after, participants can submerge their body in an “outdoor” cold plunge surrounded by the Finnish wilderness to reset their mood before nestling into a Finnish cottage, better known as Mökkielämä, to embrace Finnish lifestyle.
The entire experience lasts for a duration of one hour. It’s completely free to enter, but you must be 21+ years old (with a valid ID).
For the third year in a row, the Lower East Side’s Una Pizza Napoletana, a culinary gem by Anthony Mangieri, was named best pizzeria in the U.S. by 50 Top Pizza, an online guide focusing on the best Italian pizzerie across the world.
The announcement was made at event space West Edge in Chelsea Market yesterday, during a ceremony that also spotlighted the 16 other local restaurants that made the guide. According to the ranking, New York City reigns supreme as the pizza capital of America, boasting the highest number of entries on the list. New York State was also the most represented state, with 19 pizzerie included.
Before we get into the ranking, it’s worth diving into the methodology behind the survey. According to an official press release, 50 Top Pizza dispatches anonymous inspectors all over the country to assesses each potential entry “in accordance with our guide policy.” Evaluation criteria includes the quality of the pizza (duh) but also the attention given to the customer’s level of satisfaction, among other factors.
In addition to the annual pizzeria list that 50 Top Pizza releases annually, the company also debuted a new ranking this year, which looks at the top pizza slices in the U.S.
L’Industrie Pizza, which boasts locations in the West Village and Brooklyn, topped that specific list—although it’s unclear which one of the shop’s many delicious slices is being honored. Mano’s Pizzeria in Queens and L&B Spumoni Gardens also appear on the ranking.
Below, find both lists:
Best pizza restaurants in the U.S.
1. Una Pizza Napoletana in New York 2. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco 3. Pizzeria Beddia in Philadelphia 4.Ribalta in New York 5. Ken’s Artisan Pizza in Portland 6. Jay’s in Kenmore 7.Don Antonio in New York 8. Pizzeria Sei in Los Angeles 9. La Leggenda in Miami 10. Robert’s in Chicago 11. ‘O Munaciello in Miami 12. Partenope Ristorante in Dallas 13. Razza Pizza Artigianale in Jersey City 14. Pasquale’s in South Kingstown 15. Song’ E Napule in New York 16.Kesté in New York 17.Ops in New York 18. Fabrica Pizza in Tampa 19. Pizza Secret in New York 20. Flour House in San Luis Obispo 21. Mission Pizza Napoletana in Winston-Salem 22. Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown 23. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria in Chicago 24. Il Forno in San Antonio 25. Coals Artisan Pizza in Louisville 26. Nardò in Huntington Beach 27. GRANA in Portland 28. Pizza Rock in Las Vegas 29. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza in Haddon Township 30. Nostrana in Portland 31. Valentina’s in Madison 32. Craft 64 in Scottsdale 33. Spark Pizza in Redmond 34. Salsa in New York 35. Antico Pizza Napoletana in Atlanta 36. Tribute Pizza in San Diego 37. Zeneli in New Haven 38. Pizza Delicious in New Orleans 39.Pasquale Jones in New York 40. Pomo in Scottsdale 41. Posto in Somerville 42. Truly Pizza in Dana Point 43. Pizza Baby in Charlotte 44. Pizzeria Florian in East Aurora 45. DØUBLE ZERØ PIE & PUB in Las Vegas 46. Penelope Pizza in Tucson 47. Coda di Volpe in Chicago 48. Si Cara in Cambridge 49. Marco’s Coal Fired in Denver 50. San Matteo in New York 50. Angeli’s Pizzeria in Baltimore
Best pizza slice in the U.S.
1.L’Industrie Pizzeria in New York 2. Slice & Pie in Washington 3. Taglio in Mineola 4. Mano’s Pizzeria in New York 5. Miami Slice in Miami 6. Palazzo Di Pizza in Royal Oak 7. Tivoli in Seattle 8. Mama’s Boy Pizza in Oakland 9. Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe in Chicago 10. L&B Spumoni Gardens in New York
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