Now the existence of the fabled 99¢ or dollar pizza outlets that rely on fast, high-volume trade is being threatened after nearly two years of pandemic-reduced foot traffic. “It’s important to me, especially in the winter, because it’s hot food.”Others stopping by said the dollar slice was important to their lives because it was fast and cheap. “I cant imagine New York City without the dollar slice. But even if it goes to $1.50, people will still come.”Within New York’s complex pizza ecology, the 99¢ or dollar slice has a controversial reputation. But – despite current travails – New York’s pizza love affair is set to continue.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2021 17:33 UTC