Comments on: Chicago-style pizza in New York

Question: Chicago-style pizza in New York

huskerdont — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:38:32 -0800

Chicago style pizza in New York?

One of my friends moved from Chicago to NYC last year. He's currently having some homesickness-related issues, so we thought it'd be fun to treat him to a Chicago-style pizzeria somewhere in NYC or environs.

Now, I know about Naples-style pizza in New York, French-style, even Indian-style pizza, but of nothing Chicagoy therebouts.

Any good deep dish places in NY?

By: MeetMegan

MeetMegan — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:40:56 -0800

I don't know much about actual locations in NY, but you can have REAL Chicago pizza shipped to him in NY. There are, of course, arguments about which Chicago deep dish pizza is the best, but this is my personal favorite. Lou-to-Go.

They're totally legit - I have sent them around the country to my friends and family.

By: horsewithnoname

horsewithnoname — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 17:48:41 -0800

There's Pizzeria Uno.

By: driveler

driveler — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:02:36 -0800

You can also order from Giordano's. I gorged myself on it the last time I was in Chicago.

Pizzeria Uno is Chicago-style, but didn't really compare with Giordano's, in my opinion. I'm sure Chicagoans will chyme in with opinions of their own.

By: awegz

awegz — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:05:46 -0800

I'm with MeetMegan -- as a lifelong Chicagoan Lou Malnati's is my favorite too. My folks used to have it shipped to me during finals when I was away at college in VA. It gets there quickly and cooks perfectly (and you have some dry ice to play with if that's your thing -- my dorm mates always had fun with that).

By: spaghetti

spaghetti — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:30:29 -0800

The Malnati's is pretty damn expensive, is it really worth it?

By: MeetMegan

MeetMegan — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:32:32 -0800

Pizzeria Uno has lost something with the various chain incarnations. I went to one in Florida and it seriously sucked - and I've been to the true Uno and Due. I recommend the shipping option. Giordano's is quite good, as well, but I just think the Lou Malnati's crust is more buttery and tasty, whereas I leave much of the Giordano's crust on my plate. Personal opinion, of course.

By: MeetMegan

MeetMegan — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:35:39 -0800

Lou Malnati's is ABSOLUTELY worth it. Completely. If you'd rather, I can go down to the actual pizzeria and ship one to you - their frozen versions take home pizzas are about $12 - you're really paying for the fully terrific shipping that gets it door-to-door fresh and ready to eat.

Their pizza crusts are buttery and thick, with plenty of cheese, tomatoes, and high-quality, super-fresh toppings. Whenever Food Network features Chicago-style pizza, Lou Malnati's is prominently profiled.

By: awegz

awegz — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:44:42 -0800

Yup, definitely worth it. Lou Malnatis is the only pizza where the crust really is the best part.

By: horsewithnoname

horsewithnoname — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:25:31 -0800

I would have recommended Giordano's also, but I think huskerdont was looking for a restaurant located in NY. The thin crust at Giordano's would definitely be my last meal request if I were a death row inmate.

By: qslack

qslack — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 22:01:57 -0800

Lou Malnati's is the best. And the owner is a wonderful person.

By: strangeleftydoublethink

strangeleftydoublethink — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:48:26 -0800

I was recently in Chicago doing research and ate at several different pizza joints. Lou's was my favorite.

By: huskerdont

huskerdont — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:09:04 -0800

So no actual Chicago pizzerias besides (the not so good) Uno in NYC? Damn.

By: foonie

foonie — Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:29:33 -0800

Please don't take him to Uno's. Or as it's called these days, "Uno Chicago Grill" (blech!)

Lou Malnati's really is the best. I like Edwardo's, too!