Fini Pizza's reading program earns kids free family pizzas
A slice of white pizza at Fini pizzeria in Amagansett. Credit: Newsday/Scott Vogel
Parents are getting a little extra help stressing the importance of reading from an unexpected source — a pizzeria. Kids can earn a free pie for their family at Fini Pizza in Amagansett (and Williamsburg, Brooklyn) through its new reading program.
“You Read, We Feed, Fini Books,” is the tagline on the shop’s Instagram page, which promises that students who read three books a month will earn a free pie. Just show staffers the titles along with a two-sentence description of each book.
The popular Williamsburg pizzeria, which opened an East End offshoot in Amagansett last June, is owned by Sean Feeney, and Will Unseld. Feeney, a father of three, has advocated for supporting the families of his staff at his restaurants. His own kids, aka the “Pasta Patrol,” are featured on his social media accounts through glimpses of his daily life as a restaurateur.
With a $5.50 per slice price tag — pies start at $32 — Fini tops pizzas with less-expected ingredients such as lemon, shallots and herbed Italian breadcrumbs, creating modern takes on old classics. Their white pizza, with a mix of mozzarella, Parmesan, and creamy Fontina — side of lemon wedge — is the standout. But if you’re a red sauce fan, go for the tomato slice that's topped with breadcrumbs and Calabrian chili oil. Purists fill find pepperoni slices and plain slices, alongside a Caesar salad for the carb-less, plus ices and gelatos for dessert.
So, what will your child choose for their free pie? The possibilities are endless, just like summer reading.
Fini Pizza, 237 Main St., Amagansett, 631-394-5654, finipizza.com; Open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
A global freelancer who has checked her suitcase to raise her young daughter on her native Long Island, Marie Elena will always make time for good mezcal, even better tacos and killer conversation. Preferably, in a corner bar seat. She can be found on Instagram at @mariesworldeats.
