Wood-Fired Pizza Coming to Greene and Classon

Over the past year or so, the intersection of Classon and Greene Avenues has become a surprisingly vibrant little food hub, especially given what a wasteland it used to be around there: Joining the Cuban place Pilar have been the Vietnamese sandwich spot Tigerlily and the Italian cafe Nero Doro; yesterday we reported the Mexican place that’s in the pipeline on Greene just in from Classon. In the coming months, the corner will continue its meteoric rise with the arrival of a wood-fired pizza restaurant. Called Speedy Romeo, the new joint at 367 Classon Avenue will also feature wood-fired steaks ad seafood as well as hot and cold antipasti. Partners Todd Feldman and chef Justin Bazdarich (a Jean Georges alum) tell us the restaurant should open sometime this summer. You’ll be able to get a taste of their fresh-made mozzarella at The Flea starting April 30.