Mumbai is always on the lookout for new food-on-the-go options. Presenting the pizza by the slice: a culinary invention from New York that's fast finding takers here

Pesto-Marinated chciken or Mushrooms at Basilico
Basilico, modelled after the European-style bistro, offers four vegetarian and two non-vegetarian pizza by the slice options. Veggie options include the classic Margarita (Rs 240), the Pesto Mushroom Scamorza (Rs 280) that has mushrooms marinated in pesto scattered over more pesto sauce and smoked mozzarella, and the Veg Dream (Rs 290) (pictured here).


Vegetarian Dream pizza. Pic/Suresh KK

Non-vegetarians have the Pesto Chicken Scarmoza (Rs 320) and the Minced Lamb (Rs 370) with roast lamb, caramelized onions, plum tomatoes and mozzarella to choose from. The pizzas are cut from a 14" regular pizza base and served 'thin and crispy'. You can, however, request to have your order made from "95% wholewheat", or 'create your own pizza' for an additional charge.

For: Prices start at Rs 240 for vegetarian options and Rs 320 for non-vegetarian options.
At: Sentinel House, NA Azmi Road, Colaba and St John Road, Pali Naka, Bandra (W).
Call: 66345671 (Colaba); 67039999 (Bandra) Also available at Chai Coffi, Beach Queen, JP Road, Versova, Andheri (W).
Call: 66714141

Sliced chicken loaf on the Chef's Special at Aaron's in malad
Named after its proprietor, Aaron Irani, whose dad, Jehangir, owns the famous A1 Bakery in Bandra, this tiny bakery and cafe in Malad introduced the pizza by the slice option on their menu around two months ago. Called the Chef's Special, the 8" pizza slice is topped with bits of sliced Chicken Loaf that's made from minced chicken seasoned with herbs and baked inside a loaf tin. Vegetarians will have to make do with their sandwich, dessert and puff offerings, though the management assures us that there will soon be a vegetarian pizza by the slice option. Non-vegetarians looking for something other than pizza can opt for the Egg Stacker sandwich (Rs 35) made with wholewheat bread that boasts a hearty filling of egg, cheese and chicken salami. For vegetarians, there's the Spinach and Cheese, also done with wholewheat.