Aracri Pizzera on Gay features new digs, same great food

👋 Alissa here. Back when I worked downtown, Cafe Napolitana on High Street — with unbeatable New York-style pizza by the slice — was one of my go-to lunch spots.

What's happening: The restaurant moved around the corner in January and rebranded as Aracri Pizzeria on Gay. A perfect excuse to stop by, this time for dinner.

What I ate: The rigatoni with sausage was so good I regret never before trying the pizza with sausage. That'll change soon.

• The giant calzone my husband ordered was dense … and delicious.
• The garlic knots are iconic. I won't judge if you just eat a plate of those as a meal.

The intrigue: The owners say they wheeled their oven down the street to retain that Cafe Napolitana taste.

The bottom line: The new storefront in the former Phenix Bistro is cozy, cool and casual, featuring some new items but also the classics.

• With a full bar, it's a great place to grab a drink or a quick bite.

If you go: 51 E. Gay St., 11am-10pm. Menu switches from lunch to dinner at 4pm.