The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide


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"The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Pizza: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City takes on Chicago pizza and its histories, zeroing in on the city proper, legendary places and chef and signature styles"--




Pizza City, USA


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There are few things that Chicagoans feel more passionately about than pizza. Most have strong opinions about whether thin crust or deep-dish takes the crown, which ingredients are essential, and who makes the best pie in town. And in Chicago, there are as many destinations for pizza as there are individual preferences. Each of the city's seventy-seven neighborhoods is home to numerous go-to spots, featuring many styles and specialties. With so many pizzerias, it would seem impossible to determine the best of the best. Enter renowned Chicago-based food journalist Steve Dolinsky! In Pizza City, USA: 101 Reasons Why Chicago Is America's Greatest Pizza Town, Dolinsky embarks on a pizza quest, methodically testing more than a hundred different pizzas in Chicagoland. Zestfully written and thoroughly researched, Pizza City, USA is a hunger–inducing testament to Dolinsky's passion for great, unpretentious food. This user-friendly guide is smartly organized by location, and by the varieties served by the city's proud pizzaioli–including thin, artisan, Neapolitan, deep-dish and pan, stuffed, Sicilian, Roman, and Detroit-style, as well as by-the-slice. Pizza City also includes Dolinsky's "Top 5 Pizzas" in several categories, a glossary of Chicago pizza terms, and maps and photos to steer devoted foodies and newcomers alike.




Pizza


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Pizza is the single most popular food in the world, and wherever you go in America you can always find it. In fact, we consume 33 billion dollars worth of pizza annually from the 63,873 pizzerias in America. That's a lot of slices. This year's pizza centennial is a milestone laid claim to by Lombardi's Pizza, which opened its doors in New York in 1905. Celebrating this anniversary is Ed Levine's Pizza: A Slice of Heaven: The Ultimate Pizza Guide and Companion, in which Levine and some of America's best writers and cartoonists set out to answer every cosmic question involving this beloved food: Is Chicago pizza really more of a casserole? What makes New York pizza so good? Is the pizza in New Haven better than anything found in Naples? Is the best pizzeria in the world found in Phoenix, Arizona? What and where is the Pizza Belt? How good can homemade pizza be? Is there an American pizza aesthetic? How does one go about judging pizza? Is there such a thing as a good frozen pizza? All these questions and more will be answered by Levine and Calvin Trillin, Ruth Reichl, Roy Blount, Jr., Arthur Schwartz, Mario Batali, Jeffrey Steingarten, and Eric Asimov, among others, who tackle the profound questions and never-ending debates that invariably arise whenever the subject of pizza is brought up in polite company.







The Chicago Pizza Guide


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"The Chicago Pizza Guide" is your ultimate companion to navigating the tantalizing world of pizza in the Windy City. From the historic neighborhoods to the bustling streets, this comprehensive guide takes you on a flavorful exploration of Chicago's diverse and iconic pizza offerings. Discover the city's renowned deep-dish pizzas, explore the nuances of stuffed and thin-crust varieties, and indulge in the unique regional twists that set your pizza apart. This book is more than a culinary tour; it's a celebration of the passionate pizzerias, their stories, and the vibrant communities that have shaped food culture. Featuring insider tips, behind-the-scenes insights, and personal recommendations, Whether you're a local pizza enthusiast or a visitor eager to experience the city's pizza traditions, this book provides a roadmap to the best slices, pies, and flavors that Chicago has to offer. Embark on a gastronomic adventure, guided by this expertly curated exploration this pizza landscape. "The Chicago Pizza Guide" is your invitation to savor the rich, cheesy, and satisfying tapestry of flavors that defines pizza in the heart of the Midwest. Get ready to take a delicious journey, one slice at a time.




Pizza


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Everyone's favorite food receives an in-depth analysis by some of America's best writers and cartoonists--including Ruth Reichl, Roy Blount, Jr., Calvin Trillin, Mario Batalli, and Eric Asimov--who seek to answer fundamental questions about what makes New York pizza so good and if a decent frozen pizza actually exists. Original. 50,000 first printing.




How to Cook Pizza, the Ultimate Pizza Recipe Guide


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Revised, with new recipes and improved formatting. Love pizza? Learn to cook the ultimate pizza quickly and easily. This cookbook contains recipes for just about every type of pizza you can imagine. From traditional New York style and Chicago style to low carb, zero gluten and even raw pizza. Learn the tools you need to make a beautiful pizza.




The Chicago Pizza Guide


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RECIPES AND TECHNIQUES THAT SHOWCASES THE VERSATILITY OF WOOD-FIRED COOKING The deep dish pizza crust. A crunchy-edged, flaky crust is key in Chicago-style pizza. It's absolutely not a regular pizza crust. No, this crust is unique. And that's why I steered completely away from my regular pizza crust recipe and dove headfirst into something completely nuts. Adding a little cornmeal. Cornmeal is what makes the crust so crunchy and flavorful. Not to mention, tasting like you're eating the real deal. What else is special about this pizza crust? It's so buttery. The butteriest pizza crust on the planet, or at least the butteriest pizza crust I've ever had the pleasure of tasting. To get that ultra buttery flavor, as well as the iconic flaky texture of Chicago-style pizza crust, we're going to laminate the pizza dough. Umm, what Yes. It sounds weird, I know. But laminating dough is exactly what gives croissants its flaky layers. Laminating, or layering, butter into dough is the answer an authentic tasting Chicago pizza crust. Sample Recipe: True Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza Ingredients 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 18 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3 1/2 cups) 2 teaspoons fine sea salt 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons corn oil, plus additional for oiling the bowl 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter 12 ounces deli sliced part skim mozzarella 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni One 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand Grated Parmesan, for topping and garnish Want to discover more recipes? Get a Copy of This Book Now




The Perfect Pie


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"Discover the secret to making the perfect Chicago-style deep dish pizza with our cookbook, 'The Perfect Pie.' Packed with tips and tricks from expert pizza makers, this book will guide you through every step of the process, from making the perfect crust to layering your toppings for maximum flavor. With mouthwatering photography and easy-to-follow recipes, this book is perfect for anyone looking to master the art of deep dish pizza. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice in the kitchen, you'll love creating your own delicious pies with our step-by-step instructions and expert guidance. Get ready to impress your friends and family with the best deep dish pizza they've ever tasted!"




Made in Chicago


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A BookRiot Most Anticipated Travel Book of 2023 Italian beef and hot dogs get the headlines. Cutting-edge cuisine and big-name chefs get the Michelin stars. But Chicago food shows its true depth in classic dishes conceived in the kitchens of immigrant innovators, neighborhood entrepreneurs, and mom-and-pop visionaries. Monica Eng and David Hammond draw on decades of exploring the city’s food landscape to serve up thirty can’t-miss eats found in all corners of Chicago. From Mild Sauce to the Jibarito and from Taffy Grapes to Steak and Lemonade, Eng and Hammond present stories of the people and places behind each dish while illuminating how these local favorites reflect the multifaceted history of the city and the people who live there. Each entry provides all the information you need to track down whatever sounds good and selected recipes even let you prepare your own Flaming Saganaki or Akutagawa. Generously illustrated with full-color photos, Made in Chicago provides locals and visitors alike with loving profiles of a great food city’s defining dishes.