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The Best Condiments To Elevate A Slice Of New York-Style Pizza
BY JOHN TOLLEY
For New York-style pizza, the best condiments to use are relatively traditional: parmesan, red pepper flakes, oregano, and maybe a little garlic powder.
New Yorkers hold a plain cheese slice in high regard, so it's fitting that the best condiments are common Italian ingredients that elevate the pizza without overpowering it.
Parmesan is perfect for a NY slice as it sticks to the greasy top, adding salt and a hint of umami that sets off the tangy sauce. Heat seekers should opt for red pepper flakes.
Oregano and garlic powder are a bit less mainstream, but no less welcome. Oregano adds an herbaceousness, and garlic powder lends a piquant and unique element.