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March 7

Tedinos

I ate at Tedinos at 5335 N Sheridan a couple weeks back and just had the chance to upload photos. It’s kinda hard to remember it since I’ve had a few other pizzas since, but the lasting impression was that it’s like Chicago’s Pizza so it’s good. I got to try both thin and deep dish and the thin held it’s own. No frills, but not bad either.

February 20
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.

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.

February 2

Coalfire Pizza

Farsheed AKA Zirafa tipped me off to Coalfire and we finally made it out there a couple weeks ago. They make Neopolitan style pizza in an 800 degree coal oven the spot’s named after. Needless to say it’s amazing and currently a runner in my favorite thin crust around Chicago. We got a pepperoni/sausage, margherita and white cheese pizza. Each stood out with very distinct thorough flavors (not just the toppings) and between four people, we were able to finish them off. The thin and crispy crust and the way the cheese forms little air bubbles reminds me of pizza I used to eat at Italian spots in Switzerland. It’s on 1321 W Grand Ave, our server Tanya (sp?) was great, the food was delicious and I’m going back.

January 21
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.

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.

January 17
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!

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!

January 12
Ricobene’s Checked out Ricobene’s on 252 W. 26th Street off a tip from Maggie AKA the Crapper a couple weekends ago. Being a thorough by the slice spot, I got to try their deep dish, pan and thin, as well as my girlfriend’s lasagna pizza. All were great, deep dish being best and thin next in line. Pan was good too but not different enough from thin to really be noticeable. The real winner though was their lasagna pizza. Hard to describe beyond it’s name. It’s deep dish with lasagna stuff in the middle. Quite different and very good!

Ricobene’s

Checked out Ricobene’s on 252 W. 26th Street off a tip from Maggie AKA the Crapper a couple weekends ago. Being a thorough by the slice spot, I got to try their deep dish, pan and thin, as well as my girlfriend’s lasagna pizza. All were great, deep dish being best and thin next in line. Pan was good too but not different enough from thin to really be noticeable. The real winner though was their lasagna pizza. Hard to describe beyond it’s name. It’s deep dish with lasagna stuff in the middle. Quite different and very good!

December 29
Little Betsie’s Bistro I spent the holidays in Michigan pretty close to this spot and while picking up some groceries from there spied them making some mozzarella bread. Had to pick up a pizza from them the next day and turned out pretty decent. Saucy and good cheese. Toppings were OK, crust was best part with multiple flavor choices. We got butter Parmesan and garlic, both of which were good.

Little Betsie’s Bistro

I spent the holidays in Michigan pretty close to this spot and while picking up some groceries from there spied them making some mozzarella bread. Had to pick up a pizza from them the next day and turned out pretty decent. Saucy and good cheese. Toppings were OK, crust was best part with multiple flavor choices. We got butter Parmesan and garlic, both of which were good.

December 26

I ate pizza at a Chinese Buffet

and it sucked! no shit, not even worth a picture..hardly worth mentioning but yea.

December 15
Pompei Ate at Pompei pizza at 2955 North Sheffield Avenue a couple nights back. They sell pizza by the rectangle and are pretty speedy with the order. Despite the pizzas being pre-made, they’re fresh. Well cooked cheese with plenty of flavor on top of a flaky crispy crust. Not quite thin crust, not quite pan, but gets the best from both. I liked.

Pompei

Ate at Pompei pizza at 2955 North Sheffield Avenue a couple nights back. They sell pizza by the rectangle and are pretty speedy with the order. Despite the pizzas being pre-made, they’re fresh. Well cooked cheese with plenty of flavor on top of a flaky crispy crust. Not quite thin crust, not quite pan, but gets the best from both. I liked.

December 5
Ranalli’s of Andersonville Had a very late start to the day Saturday after Thanksgiving and felt pizza would be the only way to get me ready for the afternoon. I ordered delivery from Ranalli’s, a spot nearby at 1512 W Berwyn in Andersonville and got their pan pizza. Pizza came quick and though it looked a little plain, turned out quite great. The crust was actually pretty thin and tasty cheese took up most of the space with slightly overcooked pepperoni topping it off. While the flavors were pretty standard, the crispy crust and pepperoni made it stand out. Definitely wanna try it again.

Ranalli’s of Andersonville

Had a very late start to the day Saturday after Thanksgiving and felt pizza would be the only way to get me ready for the afternoon. I ordered delivery from Ranalli’s, a spot nearby at 1512 W Berwyn in Andersonville and got their pan pizza. Pizza came quick and though it looked a little plain, turned out quite great. The crust was actually pretty thin and tasty cheese took up most of the space with slightly overcooked pepperoni topping it off. While the flavors were pretty standard, the crispy crust and pepperoni made it stand out. Definitely wanna try it again.