Restaurants & Bars
Harlem Pizzeria Gets Shout-Out In New 'A Quiet Place' Movie
A Harlem institution famous for its thin pizza received a mention in the new Lupita Nyong'o horror film "A Quiet Place: Day One."
HARLEM, NY — An East Harlem institution known for its coal-fired thin pizza made its big-screen debut this weekend.
Fans of Patsy's Pizzeria may have noticed a familiar storefront when watching the newly released "A Quiet Place: Day One," the latest entry in the sci-fi horror series by John Krasinski.
"Day One" is the first film in the series not directed by Krasinski, and he does not appear in the film. Instead, it follows a new cast making their way in the heart of New York.
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In the movie, Lupita Nyong'o's character, Sam, makes it her mission to enjoy a good slice of New York pizza, which evokes fond memories of her father from her childhood. Her desired destination? Patsy’s in Harlem.
The film stars Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn recently visited Patsy’s to grab a slice and promote their new movie.
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The original Patsy’s on 1st Ave. near 117th St. in East Harlem opened in 1933, having been the dream of a pair of Italian immigrants, Pasquale and Carmella Lancieri. Since then, it has become synonymous around the city with authentic Sicilian coal oven pizza.
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