What are you eating/cooking?

[BobbyMac]

I prefer a deepish pan pizza kind of like whet Crus just posted. Not super thin but not a lasagna either. It has to hold up to my horde of topping lol

That's a thin crust. Not a NY "give you a greasy papercut thin" I think the flash just cast a shadow and this one still has a lil bit of puff on the outer crust.

This is what a tavern looks like from the side:

 

[BobbyMac]

I’d never eat what Crus posted tho,... I spy with my Lil eye my only culinary full no go

What's on there that lil Camper's tummy can't take?

 

[Irish YJ]

That's a non-Chicagoan's misconception of what kind of pizza Chicagoans eat.

The only time we eat "deep dish" is when our non-Region cousins from Indiana come to visit. We then take them downtown to look at the big, tall buildings and the over to Gino's East with all the tourists for some "Chicago style" pizza. Plus they can carve their names in the wall because they all no how to whittle.

This is what a pizza looks like that someone from Chicagoland eats:

Called Thin crust or tavern - (Thin crust is pronounced Tin crust. Chicagoans can't pronounce "Th".

Here's a pic below of what we were talking about (Jack's). Not much difference. If you add jalapenos, you'd have what I typically order.

I've had pizza in Chicago plenty of times (talking both normal and DD). I don't consider what you call "Chicago" pizza much different than normal. The only thing I associate with "Chicago" is deep dish.

 

[BobbyMac]

Come on YJ!

That circular abortion of a pie has yellow peppers, Hollopeenyo's and lil crumbled up Jimmy Dean / rabbit turd sausage on it. I bet the crust isn't even perfectly crispy.

I veto that hot mess!

 

[Irish2155]

I’ll say it again...pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese. Some pies are better than others but this never changes

 

[Irish2155]

If any veggie it’s mushrooms but those taste like ruuber/shit the day after.

 

[Irish#1]

If you've never had Jacks, you just don't know.....

Chicago pizza is a loaf with sauce and cheese, not pizza. It's good, but you should brush up on real pizza history lol

On the bolded, is that Smollet type of thingy...

Brozinnis’s! Makes Jacks only wish it was that good. Have to side with Cruz on the toppings. Load the meat and maybe mushrooms and onions, but keep the rest of the salad for lunch.

 

[Irish YJ]

Come on YJ!

That circular abortion of a pie has yellow peppers, Hollopeenyo's and lil crumbled up Jimmy Dean / rabbit turd sausage on it. I bet the crust isn't even perfectly crispy.

I veto that hot mess!

Ah, so you're a girly man who can't handle peppers? I can understand if you call out Camp's fem-pizza, but peppers?? Can your tummy not handle a little spice?

On the crust. They've had basically the same pizza since the 60s, so I'd say it's "perfect" to most Jack's fans. The pizza you linked looks to be cooked in an uneven oven (right top crust is more cooked than lower left). Probably one of those fancy yuppee guppy stone thingy ovens.

 

[Irish2155]

You all already know I hate onions and peppers, but day old lettuce on leftovers is the worst.

 

[Irish YJ]

Brozinnis’s! Makes Jacks only wish it was that good. Have to side with Cruz on the toppings. Load the meat and maybe mushrooms and onions, but keep the rest of the salad for lunch.

Bronzinni's I hear is good, but they can girly up a pizza. My buddy who eats there regularly says it's overpriced snob pizza. Had to look at the website, but I think I ate at one in Nashville, not Indy.

 

[Irish2155]

Brozinnis’s! Makes Jacks only wish it was that good. Have to side with Cruz on the toppings. Load the meat and maybe mushrooms and onions, but keep the rest of the salad for lunch.

I love Bros but it’s not king. You’re just stuck with no delivery. The ordinary is not what it used to be either. Jacks has stood the years.

 

[Irish#1]

Bronzinni's I hear is good, but they can girly up a pizza. My buddy who eats there regularly says it's overpriced snob pizza. Had to look at the website, but I think I ate at one in Nashville, not Indy.

Pretty reasonable prices IMO. Donatos’s is the most overpriced pizza IMO.

 

[Irish YJ]

Pretty reasonable prices IMO. Donatos’s is the most overpriced pizza IMO.

I occasionally ate Donato's when back in Indy, but thought they went out of business (or at least closed a bunch of locations). I think I had their "Founder's Favorite", or something like that. Pep, Sausage, onions, and banana peppers I think. I don't recall it costing that much. Mom probably had a coupon though lol. It's been a while regardless. Not the greatest, but good. Liked their flavor/spice.

 

[BeauBenken]

Y'all talking about pizza?

 

[greyhammer90]

So pasta,... does anyone really prefer al dente to softer pastas?? I like it cooked a bit longer

Al dente is the way to be.

 

[Irish YJ]

Y'all talking about pizza?

Pizza King was a standard growing up when I'd visit family in Greencastle or Stinky Haute. It's been forever, but I sure don't remember it looking like that. It was closer to the Jack's pic I posted.

 

[Irish2155]

Y'all talking about pizza?

Pizza king is highly hit or miss. My GFs kids are from Bluffton love it. Shit tastes like soggy crust to me.

 

[ACamp1900]

El Paso is a pretty slept on food city. It’s mex is okay but the pizza, gastropubs, bbq, steak houses etc are really good. Have a few good pizza joints near me, varying styles

 

[BeauBenken]

Pizza King was a standard growing up when I'd visit family in Greencastle or Stinky Haute. It's been forever, but I sure don't remember it looking like that. It was closer to the Jack's pic I posted.

I would say that that picture makes the crust look thicker than it is.


The one down the street from me is great. Thin crust, toppings galore. It's beautiful.


I have heard of some of them going their own way therefore making it quite hit or miss depending on specific location...but that's what happens when you franchise, I guess.

 

[BeauBenken]

Pizza king is highly hit or miss. My GFs kids are from Bluffton love it. Shit tastes like soggy crust to me.

Is the Bluffton one a thicker crust or what? That sounds odd if it's "soggy". Though they do slather that puppy where I'm from.

 

[Irish2155]

Brozinnis’s! Makes Jacks only wish it was that good. Have to side with Cruz on the toppings. Load the meat and maybe mushrooms and onions, but keep the rest of the salad for lunch.

This is not true.

 

[Irish2155]

Is the Bluffton one a thicker crust or what? That sounds odd if it's "soggy". Though they do slather that puppy where I'm from.

I have Pizza King down the street and one just south me. The one up Bluffton and many more I’ve unfortunately flavored. It sucks bro.

 

[Irish2155]

I actually played Pac Man the first time in a Pizza King

 

[Greenore]

Here's a pic below of what we were talking about (Jack's). Not much difference. If you add jalapenos, you'd have what I typically order.

I've had pizza in Chicago plenty of times (talking both normal and DD). I don't consider what you call "Chicago" pizza much different than normal. The only thing I associate with "Chicago" is deep dish.

I've had several DD pies from Pizzeria Uno in Chicago... absolutely delicious. When we went in 2015 for the ND game we tried Giordano's. It was amazing. DD is a treat for me. Chicago makes some BIG pies!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

 

[BobbyMac]

I've had several DD pies from Pizzeria Uno in Chicago... absolutely delicious. When we went in 2015 for the ND game we tried Giordano's. It was amazing. DD is a treat for me. Chicago makes some BIG pies!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

AH-HAAAA!

Told you YJ... tourist pizza. All the way from the Arctic Circle.

 

[Irish YJ]

I would say that that picture makes the crust look thicker than it is.

The one down the street from me is great. Thin crust, toppings galore. It's beautiful.

I have heard of some of them going their own way therefore making it quite hit or miss depending on specific location...but that's what happens when you franchise, I guess.

I've heard the same as 2155 (very hit or miss). It's been forever for me, but back in the day, the ones I went to were similar to Jack's in look, just with different flavor. Both heaped the toppings, PK maybe a little more. The one out in Terre Haute or Brazil was always better than the Greencastle one, so perhaps a big inconsistent even back then. I loved it though as a kid. My aunt and uncle don't eat it anymore IIRC, so perhaps it's changed there too.

I've had several DD pies from Pizzeria Uno in Chicago... absolutely delicious. When we went in 2015 for the ND game we tried Giordano's. It was amazing. DD is a treat for me. Chicago makes some BIG pies!

Cheers and Go Irish!!

I love a good DD too. Very different though than normal pizza to me, and just see them like different foods almost. I used to travel to Chicago a lot, and I'd always eat at one awesome joint on the Italian side of town, and one other close to the Chinatown area. Wasn't DD though. There was also a good place near the Watertower. My cousin always wanted DD from a particular place, but I can't recall the name. Haven't been to Chicago in a few years though.

On another note, had some fantastic pizza up in Vancouver last time I was up there visiting a client. Was surprised how good it was. A little on the artsy side, but still awesome. The chicks were hot too.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Made some pasta with the leftover lamb from Sunday. Just some orecchiette with chopped lamb sauteed in butter & olive oil, a bit of garlic + parm and S&P. Not bad tho I did slightly overcook the lamb so it was less crunchy and just a bit dry.

 

[Irish YJ]

AH-HAAAA!

Told you YJ... tourist pizza. All the way from the Arctic Circle.

Hey man, I can't help it if they named a pizza after the city.... Did tourist do that lol...

But you really shouldn't say Chicago style pizza, and not expect folks to think bread loaf + sauce and cheese...

 

[greyhammer90]

Hey man, I can't help it if they named a pizza after the city.... Did tourist do that lol...

But you really shouldn't say Chicago style pizza, and not expect folks to think bread loaf + sauce and cheese...

You are 100% correct on this. Crus can't try to claim regular pizza as Chicago pizza.

That's just f*cking pizza.

Edit: Also I dig "tourist" pizza. I mean, its not pizza, but its like the best parts of a great casserole and none of the lame stuff.

 

[Irish YJ]

You are 100% correct on this. Crus can't try to claim regular pizza as Chicago pizza.

That's just f*cking pizza.

Edit: Also I dig "tourist" pizza. I mean, its not pizza, but its like the best parts of a great casserole and none of the lame stuff.

Yup. If that pic is Chicago pizza, it's also Atlanta, Naples, and Indy pizza too lol... Heck, even Bratislava pizza sans the corn.... WTF are those Slovakian people thinking putting corn on a pizza anyway.

I dig the tourist pizza too every once in a while. A good DD with crispy edges and the right sauce can be awesome.