June 4, 2008
NEW VIDEO! Making Chicago-Style Pizza with Lou Malnati’s
As you may or may not know, Chicagoans are very serious about their pizza. In fact, we’re very serious about most of our food, including hot dogs. So when Hillary and I were given the opportunity to go behind the scenes at (arguably) Chicago’s most famous pizza restaurant, we couldn’t wait!
You’ll have to watch the video to see just how a deep dish pizza is made (Top Chef 4 contestants could’ve used this advice earlier in the season), but here’s a little information about Lou Malnati’s. The first Lou Malnati’s Pizzaria opened in 1971 and quickly became a neighborhood favorite. When Lou fell victim to cancer, his sons took over the business, expanding to 28 locations that are still family owned and operated.
The unique taste of a Lou Malnati’s pizza can be attributed to its simple, unchanging ingredients: hand-selected California vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella (from the same dairy that originally supplied Lou at his first location), and a buttery, flaky crust that still remains a family secret. Sounds like a recipe for success - and it tastes like it too!
See the video after the jump!
