“Life is not a dress rehearsal…”
Meet Paulie Gee, the new owner and pizza maker of Paulie Gee’s pizzeria in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. I wanted to share Paulie’s story because I find it inspiring that at any moment in time you can make your dreams happen…even at the age of 56. For Paulie, making pizza is the perfect retirement plan, an achievement “beyond his wildest dreams” – and I hope you enjoy discovering why.
To get your pizza-craving hands on Paulie Gee’s uber-delicious, secretly sauced brick-oven pie, you can visit his website or check out the full menu on my go-to pizza blog, Slice.
My favorites off the menu:
- The Arugula Shmoogala: Italian tomatoes, baby arugula, olive oil, sea salt, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Greenpointer: fior di Latte, baby arugula, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Delboy: fior di latte, Italian tomatoes, soppressata picante, Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Regina: fior di latte, Italian tomatoes, Pecorino Romano, fresh basil
- King Harry: fior di latte, Italian tomatoes, prosciutto di Parma, Pecorino Romano, fresh basil
- Parma D’or: fior di latte, baby arugula, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, prosciutto di Parma, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano
Happy eating! And thanks for watching food. curated.
YAY! I was wondering when you were going to post about a pizza maker. Paulie Gee’s looks like the real deal. And the slow motion at the beginning… it made my mouth water. Very tempted to go their before your event tonight. If not, definitely sometime this week.
YAY! I was wondering when you were going to post about a pizza maker. Paulie Gee’s looks like the real deal. And the slow motion at the beginning… it made my mouth water. Very tempted to go their before your event tonight. If not, definitely sometime this week.
Awesome! My new favorite Food Curated!
Awesome! My new favorite Food Curated!
Really beautiful.
Thanks Merry I think the fact that he has low lighting in the space really captured a mood for me.
Really beautiful.
Thanks Merry I think the fact that he has low lighting in the space really captured a mood for me.
I am not a pizza lover but Paulie Gee has made me crave his and only his pizza. Not only is he an amazing person who is actually throwing around pies the environment in his restaurant is beautiful and everything is so well thought out. So happy he is in Greenpoint!
I am not a pizza lover but Paulie Gee has made me crave his and only his pizza. Not only is he an amazing person who is actually throwing around pies the environment in his restaurant is beautiful and everything is so well thought out. So happy he is in Greenpoint!
HEY! great video! I can’t wait to go to Paulie Gee’s!
HEY! great video! I can’t wait to go to Paulie Gee’s!
I worked with Paulie G at AT&T. Great to see someone doing what almost all of us drudgery guys want to be doing. I may make a special trip to Greenpoint just to shake his hand.
I worked with Paulie G at AT&T. Great to see someone doing what almost all of us drudgery guys want to be doing. I may make a special trip to Greenpoint just to shake his hand.
Is the pizza edge edible? It looks burned to me… What I hate on pizza is burned edge/bottom and ingredients economy (just bread)…
Like Amanda said…it’s got a perfect char and chew. You just have to try it yourself. Hopefully soon!
Is the pizza edge edible? It looks burned to me… What I hate on pizza is burned edge/bottom and ingredients economy (just bread)…
Like Amanda said…it’s got a perfect char and chew. You just have to try it yourself. Hopefully soon!
no worries…the crust has the PERFECT char on it…it does not tase burnt don’t forget to try the dessert pie with nutella and fresh fruit on top! so delishhhh
no worries…the crust has the PERFECT char on it…it does not tase burnt don’t forget to try the dessert pie with nutella and fresh fruit on top! so delishhhh
Best Pizza in NYC…hands down. There is truly something magical about those tomatoes!
We should start a club Ross, a club that meet’s a Paulie’s once a month It’s a good excuse, no?
Best Pizza in NYC…hands down. There is truly something magical about those tomatoes!
We should start a club Ross, a club that meet’s a Paulie’s once a month It’s a good excuse, no?
How inspiring. It’s great to see someone realize his dreams when he was ready. And that pizza! I’d love some right now.
Thanks Fran. What I learned is that you just have to GO FOR IT. Dreams don’t happen without focus. His pies also happen to be damn good too!
How inspiring. It’s great to see someone realize his dreams when he was ready. And that pizza! I’d love some right now.
Thanks Fran. What I learned is that you just have to GO FOR IT. Dreams don’t happen without focus. His pies also happen to be damn good too!
Hold out for the gorgeous shot of the arugula pie at about 4:50…what a great story! Drove by the place last night (after dinner, unfortunately) and can’t wait to get back–hungry.
That’s my favorite pie there! It’s a white pie underneath! Thanks for watching Janie. Let me know once you go!
Hold out for the gorgeous shot of the arugula pie at about 4:50…what a great story! Drove by the place last night (after dinner, unfortunately) and can’t wait to get back–hungry.
That’s my favorite pie there! It’s a white pie underneath! Thanks for watching Janie. Let me know once you go!
Such a great, great video and story, Liza. I knew you were working on this one and was wondering when it was coming. Like Paulie’s dream and restaurant, it was worth waiting for.
Such a great, great video and story, Liza. I knew you were working on this one and was wondering when it was coming. Like Paulie’s dream and restaurant, it was worth waiting for.
you could be wrong on this i have found a vid about it see for your self http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5OO_ASc1b0
you could be wrong on this i have found a vid about it see for your self http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5OO_ASc1b0
Good video, can you upload to YouTube ?
Good video, can you upload to YouTube ?
I’m sure you’ve seen this, but making pizza lends itself to great videos… have you checked out Anthony Mangieri’s video at Una Pizza Napoletana? http://www.unapizza.com/ I miss that place.
I have seen that video Matt. It’s really well done. I loved his pizza, but not the prices…
I’m sure you’ve seen this, but making pizza lends itself to great videos… have you checked out Anthony Mangieri’s video at Una Pizza Napoletana? http://www.unapizza.com/ I miss that place.
I have seen that video Matt. It’s really well done. I loved his pizza, but not the prices…
A beautiful man, with a beautiful family, fulfilling a beautiful dream!
That about says it!
A beautiful man, with a beautiful family, fulfilling a beautiful dream!
That about says it!
Paulie! Your dream came true…I sure know what it’s like to follow ones dream…now if you do radio or Comcast cable tv advertising, use my voice talents…..I’ll nail the passion!
Now we need to get Boz to visit your place!
Caoi’
Paulie! Your dream came true…I sure know what it’s like to follow ones dream…now if you do radio or Comcast cable tv advertising, use my voice talents…..I’ll nail the passion!
Now we need to get Boz to visit your place!
Caoi’
I used to work with Paulie G years ago in his previous career. This video is very inspiring, I can’t wait to go try the pizza next time I’m in NY. Very unique style, that sauce does look good, the sauce makes the pizza
I used to work with Paulie G years ago in his previous career. This video is very inspiring, I can’t wait to go try the pizza next time I’m in NY. Very unique style, that sauce does look good, the sauce makes the pizza
hey peeps! i’m in the university of georgia studying acting. I super like Jwoww, she could be a great actress…
I’d rather enjoy a Paulie Gee’s pie! To find out for yourself, quit school and come to Brooklyn as fast as you can!
hey peeps! i’m in the university of georgia studying acting. I super like Jwoww, she could be a great actress…
I’d rather enjoy a Paulie Gee’s pie! To find out for yourself, quit school and come to Brooklyn as fast as you can!
Love your videos! Samaki and this one rock!
Haven’t been to Paulees yet!!!
Cheers and happy cooking
Hi Jeremy!!! Thanks for the note!! Yeah, Samaki is one of my faves too along with Paulie’s. Let me know if you ever make it out to Greenpoint. Would love to meet up!
Love your videos! Samaki and this one rock!
Haven’t been to Paulees yet!!!
Cheers and happy cooking
Hi Jeremy!!! Thanks for the note!! Yeah, Samaki is one of my faves too along with Paulie’s. Let me know if you ever make it out to Greenpoint. Would love to meet up!
Thanks very much for sharing this with us.