Patsy Grimaldi, a 93-year-old NYC pizza icon, passed away on February 13 from natural causes. He revolutionized the NYC pizza scene in 1990 by opening Grimaldi's, known for coal-fired, brick oven pizza, which transformed the perception of Brooklyn dining. Grimaldi's innovation inspired many modern pizzerias, and his legacy is celebrated by figures in the culinary world. After a name dispute forced him to relinquish the 'Patsy's' name, Grimaldi returned to the pizza scene with Juliana's, further cementing his influence until his recent passing.
Grimaldi changed the New York City pizza landscape forever when he opened his eponymous pizza emporium in 1990 and made it 'cool' to come to Brooklyn!
He was truly an artist and paved the path for all the elevated pizza shops of today, influencing modern pizza-making across the city.
While Grimaldi initially lost the name 'Patsy's' in a lawsuit, he successfully reinvented himself with Juliana's, continuing his legacy in NYC pizza.
Grimaldi, who passed away at 93, is remembered not just for his unique pizza, but for his pivotal role in NYC's culinary scene.
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