One Dollar Pizzas Should Come Back & Stay as a Permanent New York City Status Symbol

The famously priced slice of cheese pizza in New York City shouldn't leave our lives.

Last night, I decided to walk around the lower East Side of Manhattan after leaving a live music performance by one of the new friends I made. I haven’t been down there for quite some time. I wanted to reintroduce myself to the area of Manhattan that fits my social environment. I love the bars, pop-up events, diverse restaurants, and rare social gatherings you didn’t know existed until you turned the corner. There is a mystery to the neighborhood that I find enticing.

I reached St. Marks Place by East 9th to stop by 2. Bros Pizza, which is my favorite local pizza spot of all time. I always went to this place for a quick snack whether I was in college, commuting to places like work or social engagements. From many discussion groups, these joints are considered great locations if they’re hungry, on a budget, and need something to fill their stomachs for an entire. That’s the beauty of going out for a cheese slice that only costs you a buck. Unless you’re lactose intolerant, of course.

I arrived at 2 Bros. Pizza with cash already out of my pouch. I was ready to get in and walk out. Due to the smaller number of people there, I knew it was going to be easy. I had no idea how wrong it was. The server saw me give him two dollars and informed me in his way that the price for a slice of cheese was $3. My mind went into total shock without displaying it on the outside. 

I gave them another dollar and immediately walked out of the store. I ate my pizza slice without the pleasure of enjoying it on my way to the nearby subway. I couldn’t stop thinking about the dramatic changes that happened regarding something the city is incredibly familiar with. I rode back home with questions. I got on my laptop and did some research to figure out when these changes occurred.