I grew up in the City of Chicago and lived there for 28 years. Pizza was a part of the culture and there were many great places to explore, all with their own following. The misconception around the country is that all Chicago pizza is...
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I grew up in the City of Chicago and lived there for 28 years. Pizza was a part of the culture and there were many great places to explore, all with their own following. The misconception around the country is that all Chicago pizza is deep dish and while it may have originated there, most pizza is of the thinner crust variety. That being said, I've had some great deep dish pizzas while living there and Pizza Chicago is about as close as you can get in preparation, style and taste, offering up a variety named after Chicago locations and celebrities and carries a level of nostalgia every time we order from them (about once every 2-3 weeks). My preference is simply sausage and cheese. The sausage tastes like it came from Chicago, the sauce and cheese is really good and it's baked to come out a bit crunchy on the bottom and on the outer crust, which is how I like it. We also regularly order the Chicago Fire which comes with sausage, fresh cilantro, garlic and chopped sport peppers. We ask for the sport peppers on the side (they're a bit vinegary and hot) and have them add onion to the pizza. It's a great combination. The salads are also pretty good. If you're a deep dish fan, you won't be disappointed.