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Chicago Gourmet: A Can't Miss Culinary Celebration | Serious Eats

"Chicago Gourmet is much more than an all-you-can eat gourmet food fest." [Photographs: Daniel Zemans and Lori Torres] When Sheila O'Grady became the new head of the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) in 2007, better days for Chicago's already thriving restaurant scene were inevitable. The year before, the IRA was so weak that it was powerless to stop the Chicago City Council from infamously banning foie gras. But O'Grady, who previously spent over four years as chief of staff to Mayor Richard Daley, brought the organization instant credibility and influence. A year into O'Grady's tenure, the ban was lifted, but she and Mayor Daley had a lot more in mind. Early in her tenure at the IRA, she and the mayor...

Terzo Piano - Chicago - Serious Eats

Serious Eats Chicago contributor Daniel Zemans checks in with another piece of intel on the Windy City pizza scene. Daniel also blogs about Chicagoland pizza with his friends on the Chicago Pizza Club blog. —The Mgmt. [Photographs: Kelly Daily] Terzo...

Zeeks Pizza: Seattle's Decent Mini-Chain Inspires Deep Pizza ...

Daniel Zemans, our man in Chicago, checks in with another piece of intel from the road, this time in Seattle.—The Mgmt. Zeeks Pizza 7900 E. Greenlake Drive N, Seattle WA 98103 (map); 206-285-8646; zeekspizza.com Pizza Style: Thin-crust Oven Type: Gas The Skinny: Local chain puts up good-but-pricey delivery-quality pies Price: 16-inch specialty pies start at $23.95 Notes: Seven additional locations Lately I've been intrigued by the concept of soul in food. I'm not sure of the first time I heard someone complaining about a lack of soul on their plate, but it's something that seems to be more prevalent lately....

Flying Squirrel Pizza Company - Slice - Serious Eats

Daniel Zemans, our man in Chicago, checks in with another piece of intel from the road, this time in Seattle. —The Mgmt. Flying Squirrel Pizza Co. 4920 S. Genesee Street, Seattle WA 98118 (map); 206-721-7620‎; flyingsquirrelpizza.com Pizza Style: Thin crust Oven Type: Gas The Skinny: Former Starbucks employee follows passion and Seattle gets some great pizza Price: Pies start at $14 One of my favorite things about the current pizza boom that is sweeping the country is hearing stories of self-made pizzaioli opening up neighborhood places that serve up heartfelt and delicious pizzas. On my recent trip to Seattle, I...

Serious Pie - Slice - Serious Eats

Daniel Zemans, our man in Chicago, checks in with another piece of intel from the road, this time Seattle. --The Mgmt. My camera is level; the ground in Seattle is not. [Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Serious Pie 316 Virginia St., Seattle, WA 98101 (map); (206) 838-7388‎; Website Pizza Style: Artisanal Oven Type: Wood-fired The Skinny: The Restaurant King of Seattle turns out some top-quality pies with top-notch ingredients and an incredibly airy crust Price: Pies range from $14 to $16. During happy hour, 3–5 p.m., M–F, half-sized pies are available for $5 each After three fantastic days on Orcas Island, an...

Bazbeaux Pizza: Indy's Best is Just Eauxkay - Slice - Serious Eats

Daniel Zemans, our man in Chicago, checks in with another piece of intel from the road, this time in Indianapolis. —The Mgmt. [Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Bazbeaux Pizza 334 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis IN 46204 (map); 317-636-7662‎; bazbeaux.com Pizza Style: Thin-crust Oven Type: Gas The Skinny: The undisputed king of Indianapolis pizza serves up pies with good toppings and a tasty cheese mixture that are undermined by a thick flavorless crust Price: 12-inch pies start at $9.25 Since I started writing for Slice, I try to make it a point when visiting a new city to find either the best local pizzeria...