Dadman
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I agree, for frozen, it is definitely better than many pizza joints
I agree, for frozen, it is definitely better than many pizza joints
Big Chain - Casey's
Wig and Pen
Nebraska - Mangia Italiana
I didn't go back and read the entire thread, but does anybody remember "Eddies Famous Pizza" in CR on 1st avenue? It was part of the "Sip and Stir" lounge. I don't know if either is still around, but that was great pizza.
During the '85 Iowa-Michigan game, Brent Musburger announced that is was their choice for the best pizza in the area.
Big Chain - Casey's
Wig and Pen
Nebraska - Mangia Italiana
Since my last post in this thread, I have experienced a pizza which took over my "top spot" for pizza in Chicago. And have found out it is a favorite of many Chicago locals as well.
Used to be Gino's East, no one could touch it.
Now, it's Pequod's in Lincoln Park area. Seriously, while in Chicago give it a try! First thing they do is layer slices of cheese along the edge of the pan, so when it cooks you get that caramelized crispy almost burnt edge. Unreal! There will be a wait, but it is completely worth it! There's a bar next door which is a little less crowded to wait it out.
Leonardo's Pizza in Cedar Rapids is very good. The decor inside has a serious 60's vibe.
Mangia is very solid.
Alfredos in Sioux City was always awesome. Best sauce I've ever had.
Since my last post in this thread, I have experienced a pizza which took over my "top spot" for pizza in Chicago. And have found out it is a favorite of many Chicago locals as well.
Used to be Gino's East, no one could touch it.
Now, it's Pequod's in Lincoln Park area. Seriously, while in Chicago give it a try! First thing they do is layer slices of cheese along the edge of the pan, so when it cooks you get that caramelized crispy almost burnt edge. Unreal! There will be a wait, but it is completely worth it! There's a bar next door which is a little less crowded to wait it out.
Fongs is great! Went there over Christmas break a couple years ago. Pizza and drinks were both excellent.Does anyone here swear by Fongs? I've tried to go there 3 times but the line and wait made us choose other locations.
Guys I'm trying to do keto. At least if we were talking burgers or steaks I could survive looking through post.
So am I, and we went to Lou Malnati's last time we were in Chicago, and they do a crustless pizza where they do a deep dish pizza, but the "crust" is their italian sausage. It's amazing. The wife and I have made it 3-4 times here in our cast iron skillet. It's just as good as I remember.
https://www.loumalnatis.com/blog/2010/08/crustless-not-your-average-deep-dish/
This is pretty close to how we made it. The only difference is don't buy sausages and cut them open. Just buy ground italian sausage. Way easier to work with. https://www.ketogenicforums.com/t/c...usage-crusted-pizza-ode-to-lou-malnatis/45440
Hy-Vee sells raw italian sausage at the meat counter that works really well for this. Just make sure you get REAL cheese and not that partial-skim crap that doesn't melt properly.