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LINCOLN PARK. Gourmet pizzas are the order of the day at Bricks, and the scrumptious pies sport quite colorful names. Try the "Painful" with spicy pepperoni, purple onion, fresh jalapenos, garlic, and mozzarella; the "Berzerkely" with smoked ham, artichoke hearts, sweet red peppers, and mozzarella; or the "Popeye" with fresh spinach, tomatoes, roasted garlic, feta, and mozzarella. Salads and appetizers round out the menu.
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HYDE PARK. Located on the South Side near the University of Chicago, this edition of the popular pizza chain is highly regarded for its gourmet pizza pies, stuffed pizzas, and calzones. Traditionalists can start off with a delicious cheese pizza and top it with roasted red peppers, elephant garlic, basil, or pesto. Hearty pastas, hot sandwiches, and fresh-made salads are also available. A family-friendly atmosphere dominates, and the energetic staff goes the extra mile to help groups celebrate special events.
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RIVER NORTH. This old-school pizza shop knows a thing or two about pies, and locals swear by the place's deep-dish crust, which showcases all manner of toppings. Try the "Lou," named for the restaurant's founder. It includes fresh spinach, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella, romano, and cheddar cheeses. The "Deluxe" is a great value: cheese sausage, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Leaving Chicago? Don't worry – pizzas can be shipped overnight to most cities in the US!
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2251 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · 773-784-8777
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UPTOWN. Thin, crisp pies come from wood-burning ovens at this Lincoln Square pizzeria. Patrons eagerly await the delectable rounds, which include Pizza Arugula, topped with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and extra virgin olive oil. Other possibilities include Pizza Gamberi e Carciofi, which features tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, and artichokes. Tasty calzones are another delectable choice.
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Pizzeria Due
619 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 · 312-943-2400
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RIVER NORTH. Two true Chicago staples, Uno and Due, serve classic deep-dish pies and are the local shrines that started the Chicago-style phenomenon. Expect a crowd at either of these sibling pizzerias, and be prepared to wait. As you do, dream of a bacon cheeseburger pie, a shroom version, or the signature pizza, loaded with sausage, pepperoni, romano and mozzarella, and loads of veggies and tomato sauce. If, for some reason, you don't crave a pizza, consider burgers, salads, and everything from steaks to seafood and pastas.
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MAGNIFICENT MILE. The place for Chicago-style pizza. Pizzeria Uno, while quintessentially American in theme and cuisine, deserves particular recognition for its fabulous thin-crust and deep-dish pizza pies, which send lunchtime crowds away full and happy. On the go? Check out their fabulous "Priority Lunches," which include everything from Chicken Spinoccoli (baked chicken and broccoli in pesto cream sauce) and classic Chicago pies to fish-and-chips and sirloin tips. If pizza isn't your bag, they also serve tasty sandwiches, burgers, and pastas.
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LAKE VIEW. This tiny strip-mall joint will never win awards for decor or ambience, but fortunately, its pizza is so amazing that hungry patrons really don't mind. Choose from an irresistible thin crust, cheesy stuffed crust, or classic Chicago-style deep dish. Toppings are plentiful, so feel free to personalize your pie. A limited selection of Italian classics, such as ravioli and eggplant parmesan, can also be had. Take-out and delivery account for most of the business, but a few tables and stools are on-hand if you'd like to eat in.
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RIVER NORTH. Chicago-style pizza has won droves of ardent fans, and this restaurant is probably the downfall for most of them. Just try to resist the irresistible, deep-dish Chicago pizza with oozing cheese, rich sauce, and fresh toppings from its crisp, cornmeal-infused crust. The spacious dining room seats 500 but still the lines form, and people eagerly await what is considered the best pizza in the town (or maybe anywhere). The ambience is casual with graffiti-covered walls (no profanity!) and dark booths. But people don't come here for the environment; they come for the pizza. You can even take a frozen one home if you call ahead.
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OLD TOWN. This unpretentious slice of Italy has been satisying Old Town diners for over 20 years. Within its pleasant, soothing interior, pizzas like the Quattro Stagioni (prosciutto, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, and egg) and the classic Margherita are served on crispy, thin crusts – in the classic style of Roman pizzerias. Other delicious toppings include arugula and mascarpone cheese. Pastas are available if you're not in the mood for a pie, but everyone will enjoy a slice of Nonna Cake (ricotta cheesecake) made by the proprietor's grandmother.
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