Shins Pizza

The slices at this new pizza shop from Last Word Hospitality (of Found Oyster, plus Barra Santos next door) makes us jealous that we don’t live in Cypress Park. If we did, we’d be regulars at Shins Pizza, where an airy, ultra-chewy New York-inspired crust combines with Asian ingredients for a uniquely L.A. slice joint. Sure, Shins does the classic cheese and pepperoni varieties justice, but you’d be remiss not to try the meat lover’s slice, topped with fiery sambal, Chinese sausage and speck. Shins also rides the current mortadella wave with a unique white pie that plops an entire slice of the trendy Italian luncheon meat on top. Side dishes like Asian pear salad, Japanese karaage-like chicken nuggets and barbecue pork arancini add an extra edge to a casual meal here, but be sure to make it quick: You’ll be sitting on milk crates or, during the day, unused patio tables from Barra Santos.