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To clarify further: We aren't GOING to this place to eat. We will be picking up the pizza and eating at the hotel.
Wherever I order from I will order at minimum some with plain cheese and some with pepperoni. (Due to demand we are now including sausage and some supreme type pizzas as well understanding that it will increase the overall cost...)
Peruse the sites and pick which one you would like, though be warned it may come down to cost in the end.
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AJ, you're obviously not a native Chicagoan, 'cause if you were, it'd be sausage, not pepperoni.
I approve of all three choices. Lou Malnati's would be good -- they're too far north for me to get them often, so it'd be a nice treat. But really, I like them all.
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I always get Giordano's when I am there. I have also tried Uno's and found it on the fatty/salty side. Maybe I shouldn't have had the potato pie appetizer. If those with metabolism disorders are still looking for ways to gain weight, I'd recommend it.
The Connie's in Utah isn't real Chicago style (1 crust, cheese on top)
I have figured out how to make my own.
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I'm good with pizza from just about anywhere (aside from the cardboard and ketchup they serve at Little Caesar's), but please oh please have some topping other than plain pepperoni. If it's accompanied by lots of other toppings (like a "supreme"-type thing) it's ok, but plain pepperoni is among my least favorite, and plain cheese is just plain.
Of course, Mama loves pepperoni, along with my second-least-favorite-by-itself topping, black olives.
Gino's East is pretty good (and you can draw all over the walls and the tablecloths), but they don't do the deep-dish like Giordano's and there's probably more places to sit at the latter.
But wait. I, the native Chicagoan, am not going to KamaCon. Eat lots of pizza for me.
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Uno's is very, very good, too. But yes, they are on the heavy side. Not sure if there is an Uno's near the hotel. The original shop downtown would not be a good place for our group to go, as it (and its sister shop, Due) is in a converted townhome, and thus is cramped. Fun place to go, though.
I like:
plain cheese
sausage
pepperoni
sausage and pepperoni
I am allergic to onions and mushrooms, so none of those for me. But anyway, we have a big enough group of people that I would get a mix. Definitely some plain cheese, some pepperoni ones, some sausage, a Works or two, and maybe a veggie. Don't think we'd have to worry about anything not being eaten.
edit: Oh, and maybe a spinach? Spinach is good in Chicago-style pizza. Though I can't have much of it myself, again due to allergies. *sniffles*
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I like plain cheese pizza just fine. I have it a lot because my mom is a vegetarian (the kind that doesn't eat meat, but will eat dairy products). So I can see having that as a vegie option....
quote:I'm good with pizza from just about anywhere (aside from the cardboard and ketchup they serve at Little Caesar's),
Anyone else resort to Little Caesar's as a survival method as a student? Back about ten years ago, when I was a grad student living off a stipend, I relied on those awful pizzas - ten bucks for two large pizzas with pepperoni. Took care of breakfast, lunch and dinner for at least three days.
I haven't eaten one since then, since Papa's description is depressingly accurate.
Edit to add: Any of the choices listed are fine with me. I'll check with Diane, but I suspect she'll feel the same.
Yeah, but they'd give you a toy if you said "Pizza pizza", I think it was.
I haven't seen many Little Ceasar's in my area for a while. In fact, the only one out of the Phoenix area I've seen are in K-Marts.
Oh yeah, and while I'm not going to be there, you should get some with plain cheese, some with pepperoni, some with sausage, one supreme, and one ham and pineapple.
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AJ, looking back I seem kinda whiny -- and I guess that's accurate. Part of that I blame on Little Caesar's flashbacks. Let me also say thank you for all your work organizing, and that I'd be most appreciative were there options other than pepperoni and cheese.
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There is a Little Ceasar's in my town. Every weekend they make some poor employee stand out by the intersection with a sign advertising $5 pizzas. Said employee is always dressed in black, which I'm sure feels great in 90 degree weather. I told Mr. Opera I'd just throw the sign down and find a new job.
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I couldn't care less about which of those you pick, but I'm going to throw my vote in against plain pepperoni, and if it's going to be single meat, it should be sausage.
I was about ready to snarl at everyone that I didn't have to give them a choice and they should be happy to have a chance to express their opinions before I make them pay their money!
It has been useful. I know we need at least one supremeish pizza without mushrooms and anotherone without black olives.
I personally loathe supremish pizzas unless they are meatlovers types.
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Heavens AJ, you’ve done more than your fair share of work already! I wouldn’t blame you if you hit us all over the head and told us to go fend for ourselves. (100 pts to anyone who recognizes that reference)
Which meal is this for, anyway?
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I also think that Pizza is a good group food (not a food group other than while in college )and that way everyone can satisfy their chicago style pizza cravings at once, and then can go elsewhere when they find something interesting in the city with out feeling guilty about not having pizza.
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The only preferences I would have had would have to do with location, so if we're taking out, I'm down with anything.
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"I've never heard of Uno's actually pooka."
*blink* You're a fan of Chicago-style pizza, but you order pepperoni and you've NEVER HEARD OF UNO'S?
I don't understand how this is possible. I read that sentence, like, eight times trying to figure out if I were missing something.
I'm okay with all the places mentioned, but I also heartily urge a more interesting choice than pepperoni. Personally, of the places listed, I think Giordano's is probably the tastiest.
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Giordano's was my One True Pizza as a kid. When my sis and I played Barbies, our Barbies were always ordering a Giordano's stuffed cheese pizza. Posts: 1805 | Registered: Jun 1999
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Tom, I'm a woman of simple tastes. I've always preferred plain cheerios and no-sauce hamburgers. Nice and uncomplicated, though I'm a real pain at fast food resturaunts as a result cause you have to wait extra time for my plain burger.
Steve was suprised I hadn't heard of Uno's either. We've only been in the area two years, and I work full time so I don't get out much I guess.
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Juliette and I are pretty easy-going, AJ. I'm sure whatever you get will work for us. We just appreciate all the work you're doing.
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Mmmmm. Chicago style with everything! Kinda sounds like we're leaning toward Giordano's. I just have to say that I like the sound of the name "Gino", though. But what's in a name?
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Honestly what is going to decide between the three (since everyone agrees they are all good) is the one where I can find the best coupons or deals!
My second choice is Gino's. We have Giordano's here in Rockford, so that wouldn't be as fun for me. That's why it's my third choice, of the three. Not because it isn't good (it is), just not as good as the others, and more accessable.
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Ok Lou Malnati's has the closest location to the hotel, as well as being the cheapest on their catering menue. They reccommend 13 pizzas for 50 people which means 2 slices per person.
Now I'm thinking of ordering several of each (6-8 pizzas total) of their signature specialty pizzas for the "variety" people and then the rest with their 1-topping pizzas. The 1 topping pizzas are $4 cheaper per pizza so there is a significant price break. I think most people would be able to live with one "variety" slice and one simpler slice.
So for you "variety" people, are these acceptable combinations to you? These are their standard variety pizzas and are considerably cheaper than doing individual topping selections.
The "Lou" A pizza so good we gave it his name! Fresh spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese. No substitutions please.
The "Deluxe" A great pizza at a good price! Cheese, sausage, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. No substitutions please.
If we were to go all "variety" pizzas the cost would be 12*$20/pizza =$240 + tax. (the 11th pizza is free)
If we were to go 6 specialty pizzas and 6 1-toppping pizzas, since the 11th pizza is free, it would be 6*20 + 6*16.25= 217.50
They have to run a credit card ahead of time, so the savings does mean something to me even if I collect from all of you there.
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