THE SPOT: I had read that Keepers is trying to pull off a nostalgic modern take on Pizza Hut. It’s hard to see that specific reference in the evening when the lights are low. I found it more similar to the other trendy Italian-American orange (or red) and white checker designed restaurants in the West Village. It fits snugly next to Arthur & Sons as more trendy than truly nostalgic. We even witnessed a social media shoot happening at a nearby table complete with bright lights and giggling Gen Zers. I never saw that at Pizza Hut.
All that aside, the food menu is American bar-centric with a focus on bar pies and Negroni cocktails.
THE PIZZA: The vodka pie was thin with a creamy vodka sauce and a blend of expected cheese. It was crisp light, rich and cheesy but mostly forgettable. Which maybe is the point of a bar pie. Nothing offensive about it but also nothing I’ll be remembering for years to come. Not like those childhood dinners at Pizza Hut.
THE VERDICT: Keepers is a nice place for a night out, and while the pizza is crisp and tasty, it won’t leave much of a lasting impression.
| KEEPERS |
| 34 Eighth Avenue (between West 12th and Jane Street), West Village (212) 333-1001 |
| www.keepersnewyork.com |
