Is that a pizza? As comedian Jon Stewart famously remarked, is it “an [expletive] casserole”? Is it not so much a pizza pie as it is a pie? Or is it a completely different thing?
Whatever it is, deep dish has been a Chicago tradition since its invention in the 1940s. Millions of people enjoy the crusty, cheesy, and occasionally meaty meal every year around the city.
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Owner of the Chicago-style pizza restaurant Lou Malnati’s, Marc Malnati, told News, “Pizza tradition runs deep in Chicago, and Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza is an original.”
There are just a few restaurants that can truly claim to be the originators of the deep-dish pizza, including Lou Malnati’s. According to the Chicago Tribune, it is thought to have been invented in 1943 at Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, where Lou Malnati was the pizza chef.
It is well-known for its buttery crust, which is pulled up on the pan’s side to hold the fresh ingredients inside. According to Marc Malnati, it is substantial enough to satisfy Chicagoans and leave a lasting impression on everyone who tries it. “Lou Malnati’s has been serving this delicious deep dish for more than 53 years.”
