Ops, known for its sourdough and Neapolitan-ish pizzas, is set to open its second location in NYC's East Village. Co-owner Mike Fadem, influenced by his St. Louis upbringing, aims to reimagine his experience with local thin-crust pizza, specifically Imo's, while staying true to Ops' unique culinary identity. The new location features an inviting design with deep-red banquettes and a custom bar, all while exploring the idea of ‘Ops-ifying’ classic St. Louis flavors, demonstrating the merging of tradition with culinary creativity.
Fadem reflects on his upbringing in St. Louis around Imo's and how it shaped his affection for pizza, stating, 'I was eating it before I remember.'
The new Ops location in the East Village features a custom-made stainless-steel bar and red banquettes, designed for an inviting dining experience.
Fadem envisions his childhood pizza reimagined at Ops, asking, 'What if we Ops-ified it?' as he experiments with creating a St. Louis-style pie.
On his father's obsession with local St. Louis pizza, Fadem notes, 'He can tell the difference' among the many mom-and-pop pizzerias.
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