L&B Spumoni Gardens, established in Gravesend, Brooklyn in 1939 by Ludovico Barbati after selling spumoni from a horse-drawn carriage, expanded into a pizza joint, Italian ice stand, and sit-down red sauce restaurant with expansive outdoor seating. The Sicilian pie is the standout, a square, thick pie constructed "upside down" with sliced mozzarella on the bottom and tomato sauce on top. This order produces a moist, fluffy interior with a perfectly crispy bottom and corners and a gooey pull from the mozzarella. The sauce offers a concentrated tomato flavor, distinct sweetness, and subtle garlic that tempers acidity and invites repeat servings.
"While its round pie is certainly as good as any other, the real reason to hit L&B is for its Sicilian pie. It's square, it's thick, and it's famously constructed "upside down" - that is, with the cheese on the bottom and the tomato sauce on top. The unique order of ingredients leads to a moist, fluffy crust that's still perfectly crispy on the bottom and corners."
"L&B's Sicilian slices also stand out for their sauce. The rich topping is the first thing to hit your taste buds, delivering a concentrated, tomato-y taste with a distinct sweetness to it. The subtle infusion of garlic, meanwhile, supplies a dash of tang. Together, the flavors temper any lingering acid, creating a sauce you can (and will) go back for again and again."
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