Thick Pizza Pie

[texcattlerancher]

It is nearly 7:00 p.m. my time, and I just read rabid's thread on pizza. Now I am hungry for pizza. I don't want to be a highjacker, so, this new thread.

I don't want a thin or even a thick crust type pizza this evening. For some reason, I have on my mind a very thick pizza pie type thing -- at least an inch thick. I recall having one of those in a restaurant as a child, but I can't remember what it was called other than perhaps a pizza pie. None of our local delivery vendors (Dominoes, Pizza Hut, Pappa Johns) make such a pie.

What is this type of pizza called so that I can do a google search and see if anything pops up in my area?

[texcattlerancher]

Just did some googling -- "deep dish" isn't what I am thinking about.

The kind I am thinking of had the toppings in the middle and cheese was baked on top.

[murchmb]

I believe that would be Deep Dish, or Chicago style pizza.

[texcattlerancher]

I believe that would be Deep Dish, or Chicago style pizza.

Chicago it must be. That seems to be a "specialty" pie that no one delivers. But, I found a couple of places that make them off google -- only about 5 miles away from my house, fairly close for Dallas. Thanks.

[ouch]

Around these parts, it's called a Sicilian.

[KenS]

"Papa Murphy's" which is a take and bake place has a deep dish that I like a lot..
Ken
Thankful that the nearest Papa Murphy's is 45 miles away. Believe me; I don't need the calories :-)

[moses]

Around these parts, it's called a Sicilian.

In my experience, Sicilian and Chicago are totally different animals.

-Mo

[ouch]

In my experience, Sicilian and Chicago are totally different animals.

-Mo

Yes, completely different. At least with a sicilian, you can get a slice.

[texcattlerancher]

Can't find a Sicilian (pizza) anywhere in the DFW area. Picture please!!

[Zeni]

Yes, completely different. At least with a sicilian, you can get a slice.

Slices! out here only the smaller places offer slices. We're to busy to make offer slices.

[ouch]

Can't find a Sicilian (pizza) anywhere in the DFW area. Picture please!!

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[Zeni]

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That's what we call a DD (Double Dough)

[mental]

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Mmm, the reminds me of some pizza I had in New Jersey from a place called Luigi's. I haven't found anything quite like it here on the west coast.

[gps]

Lived in Chicago for 6 years. Pretty sure you're talking about Chicago style.

The one in the picture is from Gino's East.

[rabidpotatochip]

That's officially the thickest pizza I've ever seen.

Anyone going to get upset if I say I prefer thin crust? :blushing:

[Pete]

Chicago and Sicilian are two very different animals. While Chicago is known for having a thick crust, the charasteristic that separates it from Sicilian (or most traditional pizzas, for that matter) is the fact that the sauce is on TOP of the cheese. It's also a very chunky sauce, unlike most traditional pizza sauces.

Anyone ever try the South Jersey favorite, "tomato pie"?

-Pete

[TimmyBoston]

Sicilian and Chicago very different, but both very good. :drool:

[Big_E]

I'm in Dallas also, let me know if you find it! Seems I also had a pizza like that in my youth, but can't remember where! Are you sure it isn't the Stuffed Crust by Pizza Hut? Not quite cheese ontop, but in the crust. I will begin my Quest for the one inch, cheese ontop pizza. I think a place across from the Fair Park grounds (roughly, Deep Ellum) will be my first stop.
Ernest

[texcattlerancher]

Lived in Chicago for 6 years. Pretty sure you're talking about Chicago style.

The one in the picture is from Gino's East.

That picture is very similar to what I am talking about.

Big E, I haven't found this in Dallas yet. But, I am looking. If you find anything similar, please let me know.

[Doc4]

It is nearly 7:00 p.m. my time, and I just read rabid's thread on pizza. Now I am hungry for pizza. I don't want to be a highjacker, so, this new thread.

I don't want a thin or even a thick crust type pizza this evening. For some reason, I have on my mind a very thick pizza pie type thing -- at least an inch thick. I recall having one of those in a restaurant as a child, but I can't remember what it was called other than perhaps a pizza pie. None of our local delivery vendors (Dominoes, Pizza Hut, Pappa Johns) make such a pie.

What is this type of pizza called so that I can do a google search and see if anything pops up in my area?

"good"

:lol:

ah, the good old days of restaurant pizza that was loaded thick with toppings, and then loaded with more toppings ... not that take-out nonsense that's mostly just crust ...

[jazzman]

I wouldn't be half the man I am today but for the years I lived in Chicago. Thanks for the Gino's East photo. Now I'm really hungry.

[Robby]

Giordano's (http://www.giordanos.com/main.php) delivers...

And by that I mean you can get deep-dish Chicago pizza mailed to you in a cooler with dry ice.

[mano]

With all that dough, why not make a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich with two slices of bread on each side? :tongue:


Being from the NYC area thin crust is the way to go.

[moses]

Being from the NYC area thin crust is the way to go.

Being from a land of pizza indifference, but having grown to love the stuff, I have to agree. Every kind I've had, I've liked, as long as it was done well, but thin crust is king of them all.

-Mo

[mulepackin]

I remember the local Pizza Hut carrying something like what you describe in the mid 80s, shortly after my wife and I were married. This site (www.scripophily.net/pizzahutinc.html) shows two products in that time frame, the Priazzo and Calizza. That site doesn't describe the products, but Google brought up some info. on them. I remember the items being similar to what you describe and particularly good for chain pizza.

[_JP_]

If there was ever an excuse to search out every little family owned pizza joint in the area, the quest for the perfect pie would be it. And that's what I've learned. While some chains are quite good, it's the Mom & Pops that stand out.

If you're ever at the western end of I-195 in New Jersey, then do yourself a favor and take the Broad Street exit. Just past the light is a nice place called Rosa's. They even serve a great breakfast as well as a great pizza.

[rlich8]

If you're looking for a great Chicago style pizza outside of the Chicagoland area, you should head over to www.loumalnatis.com. They ship pies nationwide and they taste pretty damn near close to the way you'd enjoy it in Lou's restaurant.

I've lived in Chicago my whole life (I know, a whole 20 years haha) and I'd consider myself somewhat of a pizza conneseiur. I've tried all the popular Chicago pies, even some non-popular and off the beaten path and I've found that Lou's is hands down the best.

Enjoy your pizza wherever you get it from. :)