the best pizza

Olive, Olive...remember to post a secret word for this Saturday because we're going to try to stop by for pizza on the way into town from Fort Walton airport! Can't wait -- that caramelized onion pizza is making my mouth water already.

I used to love Gino's in Chicago. Never missed it when we were there, even though we also visited the five-star restaurants in Chicago, so it's not as though we have no sense of taste.

But my taste buds have gravitated towards a thinner crust with just the right amount of yeastiness, yet crispiness. My favorite pizza is the appetizer at Floataway Caf? in Atlanta with the perfect microgreens on top, along with other toppings. But Amor? is pretty good in comparison. When in Italy, I like a thin pizza Margherita, heavy on the fresh basil.

Exactly. You can enjoy Chicago pizza while still indulging in the 5 star dining right around the corner the next night! Most who visit Chicago, do exatly that. Gino's is one of the oldest, too.
Now it's the Chicago hotdogs that I can't stomach. :puke:

Some Chicagoans swear by Chicago deep-dish pizza as being the "end all, be all." Some of it is really very good. And you hear disagreements & comparisons regularly. I've never tasted any from NY so can't judge theirs; it's probably wonderful. But it is all a taste preference. Like some Italian spaghetti sauces, their regions of Italy, etc. Mr. JR (born and reared in Chicago) does not like deep-dish, Chicago style pizza. Thinks it's all a bunch of hype.

But actually, Chicago pizza is probably thier claim to fame in the food department. ;-)

Most born & bred Chicagoans, myself included, prefer a good, crispy thin crust pizza and eat it far more often than the "deep dish" pizza the city is supposedly famous for. And for me, it has to be Italian Sausage pizza and it has to be cut in squares (which I've never, ever seen anywhere except for Chicago.) That being said, lately I just can't get enough Lou Malnati's deep dish pepperoni. Just seems to hit the spot more in this cold weather. I also loved Amore when I visited Sowal. But I can't honestly compare the three. They are distinctly different and all good in their own right.

Olive, Olive...remember to post a secret word for this Saturday because we're going to try to stop by for pizza on the way into town from Fort Walton airport! Can't wait -- that caramelized onion pizza is making my mouth water already.

I promise!;-)

Here I am! Out of town. We are closed on Tuesday. Gotta see my man some time!!

😀

Thanks for all the love!!

I want to know where I can drink Starbucks and pet cute pink pigs at the same time, just like your avatar.

I'll remember this thread the next time discussion turns to BBQ and someone remarks about "BBQ snobs from Memphis"... :roll:

Most born & bred Chicagoans, myself included, prefer a good, crispy thin crust pizza and eat it far more often than the "deep dish" pizza the city is supposedly famous for. And for me, it has to be Italian Sausage pizza and it has to be cut in squares (which I've never, ever seen anywhere except for Chicago.) That being said, lately I just can't get enough Lou Malnati's deep dish pepperoni. Just seems to hit the spot more in this cold weather. I also loved Amore when I visited Sowal. But I can't honestly compare the three. They are distinctly different and all good in their own right.

Cutting it in squares - that was so weird to me when I first moved here (which was at Barnaby's)! I don't think I'll ever get used to that.
I like both kinds of pizza with thin getting a slight edge (with greasy pepperoni!)
Hey, we'll have to go to Lou's next time out.

Cutting it in squares - that was so weird to me when I first moved here (which was at Barnaby's)! I don't think I'll ever get used to that.
I like both kinds of pizza with thin getting a slight edge (with greasy pepperoni!)
Hey, we'll have to go to Lou's next time out.

Well you hit on my favorite thin crust - Barnaby's - the one in Des Plaines was quite the high school hangout for me & my friends. We can do that or Lou's and I'll be happy! So you like greasy pepperoni on your thin crust, huh? I am a pizza blotter - have to sop up the grease on my son's pizza before I let him eat it!

I want to know where I can drink Starbucks and pet cute pink pigs at the same time, just like your avatar.

You, too, can do that at the annual Brooks County Livestock Show in my hometown Quitman, GA. Although, you have to stop by the Starbucks in Valdosta first!!!:funn:

You, too, can do that at the annual Brooks County Livestock Show in my hometown Quitman, GA. Although, you have to stop by the Starbucks in Valdosta first!!!:funn:

Is your coffee still hot by the time you get to Quitman? :idontno:

I love that yoiu went to the livestock show, Olive!!! I have been to many....we can drink wine and talk about sheep, cows, pigs...

Is your coffee still hot by the time you get to Quitman? :idontno:

I love that yoiu went to the livestock show, Olive!!! I have been to many....we can drink wine and talk about sheep, cows, pigs...

I look forward to it. I am a livestock show veteran with many war stories to share. Got the trophies with pigs on top and everything!!!😀

I look forward to it. I am a livestock show veteran with many war stories to share. Got the trophies with pigs on top and everything!!!😀

The things we learn on Sowal.com......:clap_1:

The things we learn on Sowal.com......:clap_1:

And the walls come atumblin' down!!😀

The things we learn on Sowal.com......:clap_1:

You know there is the County Fair & 4H exhibition at the Fairgrounds in Defuniak! We have been a couple of times, it is a lot of fun for the kids too! I bet Kate would love it!