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Website: http://www.chicagopizzaclub.com

Location: Chicago

About: Chicago correspondent for Slice, 32, recovering lawyer, born, raised and live in Chicago, but had stops in Minnesota, St. Louis, New York and DC in between. I've traveled enough to know that, without question, Chicago is where pizza went to be perfected.

Favorite foods: See below and add anything from Pizzeria Bianco and Babbo.

Last bite on earth: A Lou Malnatti's Lou Pizza, a Kuma Burger, nachos from Nuevo Leon, Harold's Chicken (dark half with barbecue and hot sauce), a Dove Ice Cream Bar from the original Dove Candy Shop (RIP), and a Mexican Coke.

The Ten Most Recent Comments By MarlaCollinsHusband

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

Bianco has perfected the wood-fired pie. But I think what makes his pizzas so special is the quality of the toppings. Every single topping he uses is perfect and most of them are locally grown.

Daniel Zemans at 6:13PM on 06/03/08

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Weekend Pizza Report: Bacon Pizza at Famous Original Ray's; Bar Tano in Gowanus

Is bacon that rare on New York pizza? I wouldn't call it common in Chicago, but a substantial number of places have it, especially those that focus on thin crust pies. I highly recommend trying some - the saltiness of the bacon goes incredibly well with a good tomato sauce. The only downside of bacon is that it does have a tendency to overwhelm other toppings. But, considering that you are actually eating bacon on pizza, there's hardly any room for complaining.

Daniel Zemans at 12:29PM on 05/19/08

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Mac and Cheese Pizza: Ian's Pizza, Madison, Wisconsin

Ian's is expanding beyond Wisconsin's borders. They will be opening a Chicago location in Wrigleyville soon. http://www.chicagopizzaclub.com/2008/04/madison-wi-pizza-chain-is-coming-to.html

MarlaCollinsHusband at 12:50PM on 04/23/08

Responses to Comments by MarlaCollinsHusband

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

I love food and I especially love pizza and I’ve read several of your thoughts on pizza places around the US. Have you ever tried Buzzy’s Pizza in Niagara Falls NY? I have had pizza all around this great land of ours and so far hands down the BEST. You should try it! http://www.buzzyspizza.com/

SweetSouthernMade at 6:51PM on 07/06/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

Ate there a couple of years ago. The pizza wasn't anything special. Maybe it's great pizza in Phoenix, but only ordinary for NY.

popkorn at 11:39AM on 06/16/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

Not that trick!!

bubblescousin at 2:21PM on 06/05/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

let's forget about simon for the time being, he's no more than a substandard rabble rouser and has nothing of importance to contribute to our PIE-alogue. i do want to thank all my g's out there who stepped up, though. for my next trick, i'm takin my game to intergalactic levels and introducing the first of many episodes of....SLICEWARS!!!

stay tuned, brodies!

DJ Bubbles at 12:17PM on 06/05/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

Y'know where you should head out to for a pretty durn good pizza? Portland, Oregon. And I'm from New York! Ken's Artisan Pizza is an outpost of marvelous pizza in the Northwest. I only mention them because they also make a pizza topped full-on with a big bunch of peppery arugula. And considering the quality of produce out there, you cannot go wrong. Also, even though it's not pizza, the roasted vegetables were the most flavorful I've ever had.

looloopoopie at 11:58AM on 06/05/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

rofl, Simon tries to insult people from NJ, and posts a bunch of pictures of people from Staten Island, NY.

benlee at 11:38AM on 06/05/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

The pizza at Bianco is fantastic, no double about that, but the line is simply insane!!! If I hadn't made it in with the first group, I am not sure if I would have lasted outside in the heat. Here is a photo of the line (with other photos and write up) from my visit this past March.

http://livetonibble.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-pizza-in-usa-i-have-to-check-and.html

live to nibble at 11:26AM on 06/04/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

Sometimes people ask me which is the best restaurant I ever visited. Depending on the day or my mood I may answer the French Laundry or Manresa or even Komi in DC.
Rarely but sometimes someone will ask which was the most memorable.
Without hesitation that would be Pizzeria Bianco. Pizza?? You got to be kidding... I've gotten some strange looks when I respond yes pizza.
Maybe it is the electric atmosphere that sets it over the top as DJ Bubbles states in his review. But regardless of whatever it is Chris Bianco has created a extremely unique and rare restaurant that stands at the top of my list.

robert40 at 10:29AM on 06/04/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

On da real, tho...Bianco's is worth any decent hype it gets, mos' definitely. It's, hands down, the best in the west and enough good stuff cannot be said about it by any aficionado. Next time you're in PHX, Simon, stop by the Phoenix Fight Club and ask for me...I'll treat you to Bianco's and fill that piehole of yours with that at which you yawn. Give Bubbles the props he deserves for comin' correct...Bianco or no Bianco. You betta reco'nize. Much love, cuz.

bubblescousin at 2:03AM on 06/04/08

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Pizzeria Bianco: The DJ Bubbles Drive-By

As someone who went with Robyn to Pepe's, Sally's, and Modern Pizza in one day, only to go to Pizzeria Bianco for my first meal when I arrived home in Phoenix after graduating college 8 days later, I have to say that Pizzeria Bianco still trumps anything I had during my four years in New Haven.

chasgoose at 1:11AM on 06/04/08