New York pizza lovers don't need to scour online for cheap airfares to fill their cravings. Head to Johnnie's, which is dedicated to re-creating the New York pizza experience on the West Coast. Since New Yorkers claim the distinguishing ingredient in their pizza is the water, Johnnie's has installed a water-filtration system. Whether or not that is to be credited for the delicious pizza is a mystery even opinionated ex-New Yorkers (this reporter being one). Try the white pie, which features spinach, whole-milk mozzarella, ricotta and a tantalizing garlic sauce.

Additonal locations include:

10251 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City, (310) 553-1188

5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 904-4880

Johnnie's By the Slice, 350 Grand Ave., Downtown, (213) 617-3992

22333 PCH, Malibu, (310) 456-1717

2508 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Marina del Rey, (310) 821-1224

14350 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 905-3360

11870 Santa Monica Blvd., West LA, (310) 820-7420