On Saturday Morning we made our way to the Queensborough bridge and rode the Tram to Roosevelt Island. A weekly Metro Card (27$) allows access to the Tram,  it departs every 15 minutes and the ride to the  Island is only about 5 minutes long. Once on the Island you can take the Island Red Bus Service for a mere 25 cents per trip. (10 cents for Seniors/Disabled or free children under 5 or to Students 18 and under(ID Required).

In the afternoon Kay and I decided to venture down to the West Village for some eats.

JOE’S PIZZA – 7 Carmine St.

CLAIM TO FAME
The True Street Pizza is the Slice & The Quintessential New York Slice is At Joe’s Pizza - NY Magazine.

WHAT WE ATE
Pizza Slice -  Thin crust mozzarella cheese with some fresh tomato sauce.

THE VERDICT
The tomato sauce and mozzarella tasted fresh the grease didn’t over power the taste.

IS IT WORTH IT?
Yes

FAICCO’S – 260 Bleecker St.

CLAIM TO FAME
Pork Store – Serving the Village for over 100 years – The Finest Sausages and Italian Specialties.

WHAT WE ATE
1 rice ball, 1 potato and 1 prosciutto ball.

THE VERDICT
Kay mentioned that had we heated them up in the oven or  toaster they would probably taste quite good. That being said I liked the Proscuitto just fine.
In all fairness they are…, well.. just.. balls.

IS IT WORTH IT?
Maybe (lots of other stuff to try as well if balls are not your thing)

BLEECKER STREET PIZZA – 69 Seventh Ave South (Corner of Bleecker St.)

CLAIM TO FAME
The Best Pizza in New York – The Food Network

WHAT WE ATE
Pizza Slice : Mushroom

THE VERDICT
I liked the mushroom pizza a lot again not to greasy lots of toppings and fresh. In addition the staff was friendly, it has a washroom and their is a small patio were you can sit and down and enjoy your pizza while getting some sun.

IS IT WORTH IT?
Most Definitely.

ROCCO’S – Italian Pastry Shop & Espresso Cafe – 243 Bleecker Street

CLAIM TO FAME
Rocco’s Pastry & Espresso Cafe‘ has been satisfying the great citizens of New York for 31 years. With an astounding selection of baked goods – nearly everything under the sun – Italian family traditions live on at Rocco’s. Our amazing assortment of fresh-made delights are sure to keep you coming back. But don’t take our word for it. Read why Shecky’s rated Rocco’s for Best Cannolis. If that’s not enough to make your mouth water, have a look at what the Zagat Survey is saying.

THE VERDICT
I had a difficult time trying to order a regular cream filled Cannoli, the cannoli-lady server kept repeating – “Chocolate Chip or Nuts?” over and over again.I am a newbie this is my first Cannoli is there something I should know?  is there no such  thing as a plain Cannoli? someone please enlighten me. (I ended up with chocolate chips.)The Cannoli’s are a marvelous creation Rocco’s Cannoli’s were insanely fantastic – both Kay and I enjoyed our first Cannoli experience very much.

IS IT WORTH IT?
Obviously, the real question is are YOU worth it?

Finished off lunch with the most amazing creation on the face of the earth – read more here (it needed it’s own artictle to capture its greatness).

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