Chefs Agree, Illinois Pizza Joint Serves Best Slice in America
Join renowned chefs in selecting the best pizza slices in the U.S. One joint in Chicago, Illinois shines for its famous deep-dish pizzas with a special extra touch.
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If you want an informed opinion about which pizza is best, Eat This Not That! asks professional chefs.
Chefs were asked to help find the best pizza chains in the U.S. and also where to find the best regional styles. We're Illinoisans, we don't have time for 'other' regional styles, we love ours.
Like the writers at Eat This Not That! I'm excited to see what the chefs are loving in Illinois. When they go to grab a slice (or whole pie), where are they going?
You can see the list of chefs' most loved slices around the country here. Can you guess which joint in Chicago is serving the slice chefs love most in Illinois?
Everyone's tastebuds are different, and how could I be so bold as to tell you what food is best? There are so many variables to consider when it comes to Chicago pizza, deep dish, pub style, pan style, wood fire, and 100s of toppings.
These chef's know where to get the best slice in America...
"It's a perfect Chicago-style deep-dish pizza with an unreal caramelized crust."
Dan Jacobs, owner of DanDan and EsterEv in Milwaukee
"I might not gain any popularity by saying this, but I love Chicago-style deep-dish."
Sean Thompson, executive chef of Porter House Bar and Grill in New York
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In Illinois, the chefs choose Pequod's. There's just no denying how fabulous the pizza is at Pequods. This news comes as almost no surprise, as this joint is one of the most talked about pizza joints in the entire state.
It's that crust that they burn (just a little), for another delicious profile to their flavor that you didn't expect.
With two locations, 2207 N Clybourn Avenue in Chicago and 8520 Fernald Avenue in Morton Grove, Pequod will never disappoint.
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