Joy and Lou Savelli said they didn’t expect to miss New York quite so much when they relocated to the Des Moines metro, but after settling in, the cravings hit: the foldable slices, the blistered crusts, the walk‑in culture that defined their old neighborhood. Iowa had plenty of pizza — tavern‑cut classics, Midwestern hybrids, wood‑fired newcomers — but nothing that tasted like home. So the Savellis did what many great restaurateurs do when nostalgia meets opportunity: they built the pizza place they wished existed. USA TODAY has now named Taste of New York one of the best pizza restaurants in the United States. For a metro with a fiercely competitive pizza scene, the honor signals popularity and staying power — proof that the Savellis’ vision resonates beyond transplanted New Yorkers. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DesMoinesFoodie #DesMoinesEats #pizza