Masani Pizza New York

Some openings just feel a little more personal.

I’ve known @mikejchau since my early days on Instagram, and over the years I’ve watched him become one of New York’s biggest supporters of local restaurants and small businesses. So it’s pretty special to see him and his family take over the neighborhood pizzeria he grew up going to as a kid.

Tomorrow, @masanipizza officially opens its doors in Forest Hills, taking over the space that so many locals knew as Lillian Pizzeria. Named after Mike and Alexandra’s three children, Masani Pizza is their way of honoring the memories they made there while creating new ones for the next generation.

I had a chance to stop by for a preview, and it’s exactly the kind of neighborhood pizzeria you’d hope for. Great pizza, classic favorites, and a genuine sense of community behind it all.

Congratulations, Mike and Alex. Wishing you and the entire team nothing but success. I can’t wait to see this next chapter unfold!

Swipe through the carousel for a first look at some of the delicious options!

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After years of sharing not some, but all of best places to eat in the city, @mikejchau aka @foodbabyny is opening a pizza restaurant of their own, @masanipizza, and it’s everything you’d hope for

From the classic pies to the garlic knots, insanely good pasta, @lemonicekingofcorona Italian ices and custom @caffepanna pints…they're just doing everything right.

Couldn’t be happier for them and this next chapter 🫶Opening 7/15 at 96-01 69th Avenue in Forest Hills (NOT Astoria).

Also shoutout to @sainturbain for the best branding 🍕

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