Erik Cilen, owner of NYPD in Hixson, is keeping his cool amidst much hubbub. Indeed, there are many new ideas being “tossed” around the kitchen. Big ideas being cooked up – and delivered – to your doorstep.
That’s right, beginning in early November, NYPD will start delivering within a 3-mile radius of its location, which extends into parts of Red Bank. For catering orders over $150, NYPD is offering free delivery within a 10-mile radius.
“I don’t want to bite off more than I can chew, but if everything goes the way I think it will, we’ll probably eventually expand delivery,” said Erik.
I don’t doubt that NYPD will surpass its own expectations. After all, the authentic New York-style pizzeria was voted Best of the Best pizza in Chattanooga in 2013 and 2014. It made MSNBC’s top 100 Restaurants in the Nation list, and was named “No. 1 Family- Friendly Restaurant in Chattanooga” by Urban Spoon.
“I don’t know how that even happened,” Erik said, coolly. He smiled at co-owner and wife Laura Cilen seated beside him. Laura smiled back, holding the hands of their 2-year-old son Dominik as he danced on the tabletop.