"Comeback" - A Seaport Artois Event

Ask New Yorkers for their favorite slice and you’re bound to get at least 10 different answers. Some swear by Joe’s, others by the 99 cent, and still others by Juliana’s. The truth is New Yorkers just love pizza—which is why, in celebration of NYC’s reopening, Stella Artois is partnering up with South Sea Seaport over the course of the summer to offer an array of exclusive, one of a kind pizzas from a few of the best kitchens in town. 

A six part event series, Seaport Artois’s “Comeback” night, the fifth in its lineup, took place at Pier 16 in full view of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Guests were escorted through a photo-ready lounge area, complete with complimentary bottles of special edition Stella Artois, before heading over to the patio-like dining area, where they were greeted with the first slice of the night: a summery corn, pesto, and fontina slice by Barbuto’s chef Johnathan Waxman. Made with the freshest of ingredients, this slice was my favorite out of the three pizza interpretations—unique and flavorful, I wished out loud more than once that Barbuto would reopen just to add it to their everyday menu.

For our second slice of the night, my guest and I polished off an anchovy flatbread from La Vara in Brooklyn. With heaps of cheese and perfectly salted anchovies, this pizza interpretation was the perfect precursor to our third slice: a clam laden flatbread with oregano, chili flakes, and parsley. Both slices were delicious and just the right amount of bread to cheese to topping ratio—no easy thing, but, as every New Yorker knows, a surefire way to get a slice on a personal pizza favorites list.

So if you’re craving a slice that’s slightly off the grid, be sure to stop by at Seaport Artois’ final event of the season on August 19th. Aptly named “New,” this event will feature pizza from a brand new city spot that’s been raved about, as well as the chance for guests reconnect with friends, family and the city they’ve missed.

Secure your spot at Seaport Artois at https://www.stellaartois.com/SeaportArtois and follow them on their instagram, @stellaartoisusa. 100% of the proceeds from this even will benefit New York restaurants and the James Beard Foundation.