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Chicago style pizza is highly underrated.
Chicago pizza (aka Pan, Stuffed, Deep Dish, Pies, etc.) vastly differ in style from New York style pizza because it has a raised crust, and it's sauce is located on top of the cheese.
What makes Chicago deep dish so special?
One of the greatest things about Deep dish is that the crust is crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. However, this is not at all like "Pan" pizza that you would find at Pizza Hut or Little Caesars. Those abominations are 90 percent crust, 9 percent shame, and 1 percent others. As you can see by the picture above, the crust on the outer edge is raised, this gives you more ability to add toppings. (Fork and knife recommended, but not required).
Lou Malnatis is the classic Chicago style.
Places like Giordano's and Uno's are still pretty good, but they stray too far away from being "Classic" deep dish. One thing that you will never find on a Normal Chicago deep dish.... Is pineapple. Don't get me wrong! I love Hawaiian pizza, but it's not meant for the Midwest. I'm sorry.
A Valentine's Day heart tax for you all
If you're ever in Chicago, or any of the surrounding suburbs, I highly suggest giving Lou Malnatis a try. ALSO they're opening a new restaurant In Phoenix, Arizona some time in either May or June this year. So if you're passing through Phoenix, you can still give a shot at something new. If you're very interested, and you're willing to spend a lot of money to get your pizza frozen and delivered across the country,m... There's a service for that
http://www.tastesofchicago.com/category/Lou_Malnatis_Pizza
It's not cheap to ship things with dry ice. So if you're in the area, stack up on your frozen pizzas, and bring them home with you. Much more cost effective.
Buzzfeed tries Lou Malnatis:
http://youtu.be/PhnpPZ4tMtg
I hope you enjoy your first slice of Deep Dish! Cherish the moment forever.
Paintedbird
unzips
Bethn8r
Lou Malnatis is the best, but cooking it in your own oven just isn't the same as getting it from the source.
nicetomeetyouimdad
thats not pizza, its a casserole.
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thebuttscratcha1000
This is why they call them pizza pies
WoodNinja
I personally do not care for deep dish pizza.
ItTastesLikePurple
You misspelled "overrated".
ihazbraids
Buttercrust for the win!!!
AlbaneinCowboy
I've only had Giordano's, been to Chicago twice. It is easily the most delicious food I have ever put in my mouth.
JoeBentley
"Deep dish pizza is not only not better than New York pizza... it's not pizza. It's a fuckin' casserole." Jon Stewart.
Happygurgle
Amen.
Nobrev
Chicago style deep dish pizzas are EXTRA HERETICAL. Sauce on top? SAUCE ON TOP? Get that nonsense away from me.
tootalltom
Little Caesars has much more shame than 9%.
dukevegetables
My username is relevant.
boo71
Been diagnosed with lactose, gluten & nightshade intolerances. No more Cowabunga!! ..... still have the Nunchucks tho...
Justanotherdingdongdiddlydoobergoober
It's not really underrated
Peebrained
That's not pizza, it's an abomination in the eyes of the lord. Get your shit together, Chicago.
bananapeelslip
Pequods is better than lous. Both good though
ChrisRossdontstop
Last time I ate at lou's I got sick. So now I guess you could see I believe in ill Lou Malnatis.
dysfunction925
The first one looks like its gonna pull all the cheese off the pizza O.o
mnorthwood13
If you can't find a legit place to get it Uno's does an ok job
lifeisapicnic
Deep dish has it's place. But in my book, it's not pizza. It's like a pizza casserole. Sorry.
MrGjownik
That's a calzone
lifeisapicnic
No, a calzone is like... a pizza empanada
ErinFromTheOffice
You think you're fucking clever? Lou Malnatis? Sounds a little too much like illuminati for my taste. Get out of here, Rihanna.
MrGjownik
It's funny, people never say the L in Malnati so when they say it fast it sounds like illuminati... Yeah cuz it's not...
thebaldeagle888
And portillos!!
thebaldeagle888
I'm from Chicago and other than seeing my family my two other stops are jaroschs bakery in elk grove and Lou malnati's!
SwordsToTheSkyWeRideAtDawn
Why aren't these in HD?
Thechoochooman
Haha I know right?! I finally find something I can fap to and it's barely visible!
MrGjownik
Damnit. Because I posted on mobile the pictures look really nice, but I see now that they are not as nice as they could be.
SwordsToTheSkyWeRideAtDawn
"Next Time"
MrGjownik
Lol yes