Brooklyn In Pizzas: How To Order A Square From DaVinci’s

A square from DaVinci’s. All photos: Brian Hedden

When they’re fresh out of the oven, the squares from DaVinci’s Pizzeria on 18th Avenue are a must-have. But it has recently been brought to my attention that not everyone knows how to order one of these. So I have prepared this handy, step-by-step guide.

1. Ask for a square.

2. Better yet, ask for two.

DON’T ask for a Sicilian slice. Don’t ask for a slice of anything. If you ask for a slice, you are asking for this:

DaVinci’s slices are also very good, but Sicilian pizza doesn’t come in slices. It comes in squares. A Sicilian slice is what English teachers refer to as an oxymoron, like working vacation or Central Intelligence. It just doesn’t make any sense.

Important tip for parties: slices come from round pies. Squares come from square pies.

Two pi aren’t always square, but they could be. Just ask.