The Food Timeline says that pizza was introduced to NYC 100 years ago this year … and “According to the food historians the introduction of pizza to New York City is attributed to Gennaro Lombardi when he opened up his pizzeria at 53 1/2 Spring Street in 1905.” … Thank you Mr. Lombardi!
Pizza is still served at 53 Spring Street today … at Gatsby’s … 212-334-4430