For the Love of Pizza: Deep Dish or Thin Crust?
Hi Everyone.
We’ve been in Chicago over the last few days to attend BlogHer and also presented the morning keynote at this years first BlogHer Viewfinder. Prior to embarking on trip, the first thing on our minds was pizza.
The passion and opinions that everyone’s shared on the issue of pizza is so incredible to read. We had asked Facebook for some advice on where to eat some good deep dish pizza in the city that gave birth to the polarizing dish, and here’s the incredible responses we received.
Even a waiter at a Chicago Italian restaurant we talked to was so jazzed and opinionated about his deep dish pizza choices, he forgot that he was even working. We had such fun listening to his monologue about his favorite deep dish spots and his not-so-favorite spots. He literally begged us not to go to particular touristy joints because he wanted our first experience to be positive.
Ha. Pizza does this to people. The topic of type of pizza, where to eat and what type of crust gets folks all riled up.
When it comes to pizza, we’re curious cats and always open to understanding what makes certain foods so enticing.
So while we’re still exploring our favorite pizza places, we wanted to ask you all a basic question:
Are you a deep dish or thin crust eater?
If you like both then that totally ok. You’re a lover and peace maker at heart.
-Diane and Todd
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I love thin crust pizza’s probably because we are not a huge fan of cheeses!
Have fun in Chitown you guys 🙂
Pizza is always on my list “to do”, fortunately and unfortunately. Your choice looks delicious.
I love, love, love deep dish pizza, especially the kind with the oily, greasy crust………..but, I’m a diabetic, so I strive to eat thin crust when I indulge, to keep the carbs down. That said, I’m picky about thin crusts. I like them thin, but bread-like, not crisped-to-death cracker wannabes! I enjoy your posts and have saved some of your recipes.
xo Linda
For me, thin crust all the way. My boyfriend prefers deep dish. It is a pretty major division in our relationship.
Thin crust with minimal sauce. I prefer a white garlicky sauce on my veggie pizza. Light red on meat pizzas. Did you have an Italian beef sandwich? That’s another question to ask…wet or dry on your Italian beef.
I grew up outside Chicago. I love thin. Why have crust if you have thick? That being said-put thick in front of me and I’ll still wolf it down.
Thin crust for sure!
Both for me. Love Geno’s East for deep dish, and the Sicilian pizza joint in my hometown for thin crust (leos-pizza.com)…man, pizza sure sounds good right about now!
Even though I once lived in Chicago – and loved the city and its pizza – I’m definitely a thin crust girl.
Thin crust all the way!
thin crust and also lots of veggies en cheese!
When I lived in the U.S. I loved the deep dish…crust is one of my fatal flaws…but here in north Italy, it’s thin crust…with an extra side of bread, haha!
Thin crust and loaded with veggies for me…and plenty of cheese! My family owned a pizza business when I was growing up and I learned that pizza choice is a very personal thing.
I am thin crust all the way, and when I lived in Chicago, it wasn’t always popular. My husband was born and raised in Chicago, a true native, and he’s deep dish. I hope you guys had fun in Chicago. It’s such a great city and this time of year, it’s just the best!
What about deep dish-thin crust? 😉 Is it Giordano’s who does that one? Maybe their crust isn’t that thing. It’s been over 30 years since I visited them.
If I was pressed for an answer I would say thin, but I enjoy both almost evenly. My favorite homemade is crust as thin as I can make it (read as not that thin), no sauce, with fresh mozz, sauteed mushrooms, and sliced garlic. Some “dough relaxer” would probably help with thinner crust. Any tips on that?
I grew up in Chicago, and went to NYC for school. I love both. My favorite deep dish is spinach and mushrooms, and love a Margherita thin crust.
Thin crust and your kinda of pizza loaded with veggies.
Hope you had fun in Chicago.