New York-style in the Tetons
New York-style pizza is a beloved pie variation that riles up some very strong opinions. New Yorkers may say you can only find it in the Big Apple, but we’d disagree. Tucked off Main Street in Victor, owner Tom Fay and his team at Pinky G’s Pizzeria are serving up—and delivering to your door in Victor and Driggs—New York-style favorites that have garnered fans all over. Guy Fieri, an American restauranteur and host of the show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, visited the flagship Jackson Hole location not once but twice. And the menu features a pie made by the TV legend himself: Guy’s Pie, with shredded mozzarella, ricotta, blue cheese crumbles, roasted chicken, shredded pepperoni, blue cheese dressing, and Franks RedHot Sauce.
“We hand-toss everything, which leaves a nice thin, crispy, and flat base paired with a delicious, chewy, golden crust on the outside,” Tom says. “The New Yorkers say true New York-style crust is due to the water, but we have managed to make it happen at high elevation. I think it is all about the recipe and how we make our dough.”
Beyond the style, Pinky G’s offers a wide array of flavorful pizzas with all the fixings, from the meat-lovers’ Godzilla to the customer favorite, Abe Froman. That’s a delicious mix of buffalo mozzarella, Italian sausage, and fresh basil on top. Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra punch. But ask him for his go-to pizza and Tom is all about the tried-and-true pepperoni. Pinky G’s uses cupping pepperoni, which is just what it sounds like: the pepperoni puckers when baked, leaving crispy edges that give an extra crunch with every bite. “There are twenty different types of pepperonis out there,” Tom says. “And our pepperoni is just so good.”
Stop by to dine inside the quaint Main Street white house for pizza by the slice—and those slices are big! Or order a duo of pies to go. The Powder Hound features garlic oil, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta topped with basil, and the Flyin’ Hawaiian checks the box of sweet and spicy with pineapple, ham, and fresh jalapeño.
Pinky G’s is open daily in the winter from noon to 9pm. “And sometimes later on the weekends,” Tom says. Expect great customer service, vibes worthy of a Food Network spotlight, and delicious pizza.
