So after trying the slice at The Beat Kitchen, I needed another, and Santullos was near by. The spot was recommended by a wedding client a while back so it was good to finally try it. They give fairly large slices, but were stingy on the pepperoni for mine (it was a busy day for them…). I liked it a lot though - the sauce was flavorful and cheese was greased up. The crust was really thin and floppy which made it easy to fold which really brought the whole package together. Good NYC style pizza that I’ll keep it in mind next time I’m back in Wicker Park.

This past weekend at Wicker Park fest, Beat Kitchen had a booth selling pizzas. It looked promising and wasn’t bad, but all I remember after eating it was I wanted another slice from somewhere else.

Papa Ray’s - http://www.paparayspizza.com/

I had Papa Ray’s pizza and wings for my birthday this past year and had been wanting to try the pizza again ever since (the wings were great btw). It has three locations, including one down the street from me at Lawrence and Sheridan. Lucky me got a coupon in the mail so I ordered and it got here quick. It’s solid to good pizza, I think I actually prefer just cheese for this one over my usual pepperoni. It sits somewhere in the middle between thin crust and pan. It tastes like my memory of Chuckie Cheese pizza (not how it really is these days). 

Pizzas are coming back…got a new camera and the appetite’s always there. In the mean time, recognize. Home Run Inn is the best frozen pizza out there. Ultra-Thin is the way to go.

Michael’s Pizzeria and Tavern

It’s been too long! Though I have had a few pizzas in the past month or so, I’ve been cutting down on consumption in general. Still trying to work out putting in exercise between my day job and DJing/producing music so in the meantime, can’t holler at pizza as much as I’d like. Anyways, I peeped this Michael’s Pizzeria and Tavern on at 4091 N Broadway Ave last night, and ate it right away so had to snag a picture from their website. I was expecting quite a bit from some reviews and they came through. The thin crust was a little thicker than others (almost Pompei) and the cheese/sauce combo reminded me of Gigio’s which makes for a very good pizza and a good switch up when ordering around the neighborhood. Looking forward to trying out their deep dish and stuffed!

Apart Pizza

I got recommended Apart Pizza by renaissance man b-boy Danger, one half of Spatial Interventions. Delivery from 2205 W Montrose was prompt for our tricolore pizza and it was quite good. The neopolitan thin-crust was a little floppy in the middle but crispy at the edge, which I didn’t mind but noticed. Cheese and toppings were tasty, and hit the Italian flavoring on the head and I found myself really enjoying it with some hot sauce added. Overall I liked it, but funnily enough when I talked to Danger about it, he mentioned he didn’t like it the second time ‘round. Guess they have consistency probs, but I recommend peeping it if you’re walking by in the area looking for pizza.

Pat’s Pizza

I was recommended Pat’s Pizza by a co-worker and checked it out tonight. At 2679 North Lincoln Avenue I was pleased to see they deliver as far north as Foster. Their website had a few quotes about being the best thin crust in Chicago, so that’s what we went for. It was quite amazing and I’m already looking forward to the next time I eat there. The crust was flaky melted in your mouth, the sauce was tangy but not overbearing, and the toppings were just the right amount on a solid bed of tasty cheese. Almost a thin crust version of Pompei’s.

Chicago’s Pizza

I hit up Chicago’s pizza whenever it’s that late at night, or if I’m in the mood for straight up no frills deep dish. I usually order from the one on 1919 W Montrose and delivery is in good time. Their pizza is all the basics done well and nothing much else, which is sometimes exactly what I’m looking for. Plus it’s one of the only spots that delivers till 5AM. Try it one of those nights!