The Pizza That's Taking Over the Nation

Many might associate Chicago-style pizza with the thick deep-dish versions offered at places like Pequod’s in Lincoln Park with its rich, caramelized crust or Lou Malnati’s, one of the more well-known chains; however, there’s another style with a deeper history that’s equally, if not more ubiquitous across The Windy City: We’re talking about the thin and crispy Chicago tavern-style pizzas, and it’s picking up popularity from coast-to-coast across America. For those unfamiliar, the Chicago tavern-style is identifiable by its cracker-thin crusts with toppings like fennel-forward sausage or spicy giardiniera along with cheese and sauce that’s spread over the top edge-to-edge. Also notable is the way the pizza is often cut into small squares, perfect for picking up with a fork and enjoying with a nice ice cold beer. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza is Sweeping America]( [Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza is Sweeping America]( Many might associate Chicago-style pizza with the thick deep-dish versions offered at places like Pequod’s in Lincoln Park with its rich, caramelized crust or Lou Malnati’s, one of the more well-known chains; however, there’s another style with a deeper history that’s equally, if not more ubiquitous across The Windy City: We’re talking about the thin and crispy Chicago tavern-style pizzas, and it’s picking up popularity from coast-to-coast across America. For those unfamiliar, the Chicago tavern-style is identifiable by its cracker-thin crusts with toppings like fennel-forward sausage or spicy giardiniera along with cheese and sauce that’s spread over the top edge-to-edge. Also notable is the way the pizza is often cut into small squares, perfect for picking up with a fork and enjoying with a nice ice cold beer. 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