<div class="tldr">Three Brooklyn pizza shops, including L&B Spumoni Gardens, started offering frozen pizza slices for takeaway lunch in June 2024. The approach aims to meet midday demand and reduce waste.</div>

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<li>L&B Spumoni Gardens began selling frozen slices on June 3, 2024.</li>

<li>Two other Brooklyn pizzerias launched similar offerings in June.</li>

<li>Slices are packaged in-store and sold individually for $4.50 to $6 each.</li>

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Several pizzerias in South Brooklyn have started to package and sell frozen slices to customers seeking a fast lunch option. L&B Spumoni Gardens in Gravesend began offering pre-frozen square and round slices for takeout as of June 3. Two other shops in Park Slope and Bay Ridge introduced comparable programs this month.

Owners say the idea is to accommodate regulars and new customers during the midday hours, when full pies or hot slices may take longer to prepare. "Some folks need something they can take back to the office or school and heat up later," said Salvatore Barbieri, manager at L&B. Staff freeze unsold slices from the previous day and seal them in clear packaging.

At Luigi's Pizza in Park Slope and Nino's in Bay Ridge, the program is also a test to minimize food waste. Slices that remain unsold at the end of lunch are frozen and re-offered the next day. All three shops say they label packages with ingredient and reheating information. Frozen slices generally cost less than hot counter slices, ranging from $4.50 to $6.

The response has been mixed. Some customers appreciate the convenience, while others express doubts about the quality after reheating. Managers at all three shops report steady trial sales and will review demand through July before deciding whether to expand the offering.

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>

<h2>Which Brooklyn pizza shops are offering frozen slices?</h2>

<p>L&B Spumoni Gardens in Gravesend, Luigi's Pizza in Park Slope, and Nino's in Bay Ridge have all introduced frozen slice programs in June 2024. The shops freeze unsold slices and make them available for takeaway lunch.</p>

<h2>How much do the frozen slices cost and how are they packaged?</h2>

<p>Frozen slices are sold individually at prices between $4.50 and $6. Each slice is sealed in clear packaging with reheating instructions and a list of ingredients. Some shops use vacuum-sealed bags, while others use standard freezer-safe wrap.</p>

<h2>Why are pizzerias selling frozen slices instead of only hot slices?</h2>

<p>Pizzerias say frozen slices help reduce food waste and meet lunchtime demand for quick, portable options. Customers can buy in advance and reheat at their convenience. The initiative is currently being evaluated as a short-term trial through July 2024.</p>