We have to give huge props to the UNO guy…. The way he introduces everyone in the kitchen by name shows so much respect for his company and process. So nice to see.

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Yes I agree, very nice and great representation to such a legendary pizzeria.

@ZOTyoutube247

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkWienscome to Ottawa Mark Ottawa is the Capital of Canada

@mohammadalbakshy1912

7 ай бұрын

@@ZOTyoutube247come to Toronto instead it’s the biggest city

@akintayo3119

7 ай бұрын

Hello mark wiens my name is Tayo Musa I have seen your videos so many times I just can’t thank you enough for all the hard work you put on and I will see you soon thank you everyone yourself and Chicago stand up

@vp9516

7 ай бұрын

Hey Mark if you're still in the city I have a few spots we could stop by let me know..

This is not just a food & travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman 🥰🥰🥰

@Sobabe-el5ke

7 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha ha!

@NoahEats

6 ай бұрын

He does a great job sharing the background of food

@AnitaTryn

6 ай бұрын

Awww 💯🫶🏽♥️🥰

I live in wisconsin about 200 miles away from Chicago and for my mom's birthday. We are going to go on a Chicago food run and I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos. You have the best spots to bring my mother. Thank you God bless.

@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233

Ай бұрын

That's awsum ... Yeah there's tons of places to get food in Chicago... Where ru going if u don't mind me asking, I'm from Chicago and I know a few places... Pizzeria Uno does have a place in my heart cause it brings me back to my childhood sice my mom use to work for Pizza Uno at O'Hare and she brought me personal pizza which were amazing😍😍😍 they changed their name to uno Chicago grill I guess now which I just found out doing a Google search but the one in downtown is one of the best spots

Mark's facial expressions crack me up. Dude is in love with food. Way to go!!

@chairlesnicol672

2 ай бұрын

@gipinsteven Yeah, but he's no Dave Portnoy! He cuts off n over talks the staff when he asks a question and they try to answer!

@user-pb1ic7pi9c

28 күн бұрын

And he's skinny!!!!😂

@DeadMouse32

20 күн бұрын

@@chairlesnicol672 portnoy is an egomaniacal child

As a born and raised Chicagoan this warms my soul

@MaxC-rf5ss

7 ай бұрын

Don't know why. I wasn't impressed

@Unckickz

7 ай бұрын

@@MaxC-rf5ssprobably because you’re a lame 😂

@bicgohill8756

2 ай бұрын

Your from Chicago so you know uno blows.

@khairt1731

Ай бұрын

None of these pizzas looked any good. St.louis has by far better Pizza. BTW real authentic italian pizza can be found in Chicago but these places he showed aint it.

@tericollins2103

Ай бұрын

Me too

The tomatoes on a Lou Malnati's pizza are so delicious. My absolute favorite deep dish pizza. So glad you did a special video for Chicago Style pizza. Tavern style is just as important to us as deep dish.

@brucearron8798

Ай бұрын

I think it's disgusting

Being a truck driver from Mississippi. I tried Lou malnatis one time when I was in Chicago and was very impressed ! Def worth the price for sure ! I loved the buttery crust ! I order them online at least twice year just to have them at home. Can remember the taste while watching your video. 😂 what a Great video ! BRB. Bout to go order some online rn

@block2772

Ай бұрын

I gotta agree with this I literally live 4 blocks away from Lou’s and I absolutely love it that buttery crust is chefs kiss

Great video. The Uno guy is right, in most cities with respect to the most popular toppings, pepperoni generally rules. But in Chicago the Italian sausage is king, and this applied to both their deep dish and thin crust varieties.

No wonder the weather in Chicago has been incredibly joyful this summer. Mark was here. Thanks Mark and Derek for your food commentary and suggestions.

@briangleason5597

7 ай бұрын

Cheesy.

@MrBatman2326

7 ай бұрын

Like every year really haha

@JetSZZZN

7 ай бұрын

Yeah now he left, and it’s gonna be -15 like last year

@IDHP

2 ай бұрын

Piss off

I grew up on both the east and west coasts and as much as i love a thin crust pizza, nothing beats an authentic chicago deep dish! ❤

@brokeish

7 ай бұрын

cept for any other type of pizza (and im from chicago)

@RosinGoblin

7 ай бұрын

I love the stuffed one. Like a giant calzone 😋

@MaxC-rf5ss

7 ай бұрын

Stop the lies and stop trying to compete. New York pizza is good not everybody wants to sit and eat pizza or use a knife and fork

@Dudacarpetcleaning

7 ай бұрын

East coast has best pizza singed life long chicagoan

@RosinGoblin

7 ай бұрын

@@Dudacarpetcleaning I agree. East coast pizza is definitely better but Chicago styles are good too

I'm usually a Pequods girl but the Lou at Lou Malnati's is unmatched. My favorite is to get the Lou on thin crust - the butter crust is incredible every time. Thanks for coming to our city, Mark! You're amazing :)

@brucearron8798

5 ай бұрын

Lous suck pequads and girdanos my to go places ..hands dwn wnt go any where else except them 2

@Apathetik

2 ай бұрын

Nope, that ain’t it. If I’m getting a deep dish it’s not going to be vegetarian 🤌

@dukey19941

Ай бұрын

@@brucearron8798 Lou's is so overrated. I find it disgusting. Giordano's much better!

@brucearron8798

Ай бұрын

@@dukey19941 lous suck girdanos all the way

@block2772

Ай бұрын

Oooooouuuu I gotta try the Lous on thin crust

I enjoyed this video sooooooo much!! The sheer indulgent GLEE on your face as you engulfed that thin crust pizza made my head flip back in giggles!! You are so expressive, and when one can't travel like I can't, being able to be that fly on the wall, watching someone who TRULY makes every moment count... PRICELESS!! Thank you! New Sub here...

I miss Pequod’s more than words can say…that crust…best part of this is that every place has its fans who will fight with everyone else to say their place is the best. They are all fantastic and Chicago is blessed with so many great pizza spots…and food in general. Really miss that city.

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Pequod's was a life changing pizza!

@TanukiSC

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkWiens love that you loved it! keep up the amazing content!

@UR_Right24

3 ай бұрын

Morton Grove though? Do they have 2 locations? I thought they only had the city location on the north side. I thought they were in Lincoln Park. Anyway, you need to go to the one in Lincoln Park.

@UR_Right24

3 ай бұрын

You need to try Nancy's, Giordano's, Bartoli's, Geno's East, and Bacino's, for deep dish and stuffed. You know there is stuffed pizza and then there is deep dish and they are 2 different, right? And you need to try some other thin crust places like Home Run Inn, Aurelio's, D'Agostino's. Also, a real NYC style Italian Deli called Freddy's in Cicero is a must, where you can get Sicilian style pizza and other types of pizza and authentic Italian Deli items like Arancini, etc. Discovering Chicago food is all about going beyond the tourist trap local chains in the loop and north side by venturing out all over the city and suburbs for those diamonds in the rough.

A dedicated Chicago pizza episode from Mark is LEGENDARY 👏 🍕

@Alex-ye1br

7 ай бұрын

How has he not done one yet? SO STOKED

@GOBLINXD1

7 ай бұрын

Shouldve tried Freddy's pizzeria in cicero, its a must for true Italian pizza

@beingframedsetupstorm6826

7 ай бұрын

SHOUT OUT TO MARK WIENS & CHICAGO👍✌️

@Mr.JavsOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@Alex-ye1br Maybe he was waiting for the right time? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Even though with this episode he definitely did not disappoint. 👌🏼

@Mr.JavsOfficial

7 ай бұрын

@@GOBLINXD1 Good spot 👍 I’m from Chicago but yes he missed a few golden pizzerias spots. I’m sure Mark was going more towards the history of Chicago pizza.

As a Chicagoan and a fellow pizza lover, I think this video is an awesome representation of Chicago-style pizza. Great Job and Thank You!

It was my dad's favorite. He was born and raised on the south side circa 1938. Love ya pops! Italian beef sandwiches as well.

@smsmoof8128

Ай бұрын

Scala beef, on a Turano french roll, pepperocini peppers, onions and melted mozz with a side of beef juice. Heaven.

Love Marks enthusiasm, it’s so refreshing to see someone enjoy their experience.

@bellywood7688

7 ай бұрын

Well he does have one one of the best jobs in the world

@jimmyfumbanks6081

7 ай бұрын

You would think if he's doing a KZread video about pizza he would know Chicago is Deep Dish and New York is thin crust . He obviously didn't listen to the tour guide again.

I was wondering why Mark didn’t feature deep dish in his last vid. A dedicated episode. Awesome.

I caddied for Lou jr when i was a kid. He tipped 40 bucks. Huge back in the 80's. Best golfer i ever looped for. Best pizza too!!

Derek has a great personality. We need more of him, please

Lol, Mark holding the pizza with the knife and trying to cut it with the fork @ 8:09 just shows how excited he was for the pizza 😂😂😂

Wow, Mark! What a real treat this was! I am from New England, known as the "Pizza Belt", but I also LOVE me a good Chicago-style pizza, both deep-dish & thin-crust! 😁😋

That thin crust pizza looks legendary... the crunchiness...

@Sox-wp9lo

7 ай бұрын

I go to Vito and Nick for 205 years and it the best

@oldironsides4107

6 ай бұрын

I can do more than that I go to Vito and necks for 400 years pal.

@palaceofwisdom9448

6 ай бұрын

I've had Vito & Nick's as my birthday dinner several times. It truly belongs on every pizza lover's bucket list. Even within Chicago no other place can replicate that super thin crust.

@clubmogambo3214

6 ай бұрын

In my last visit to my old hometown I made it a point to eat at Vito & Nick's. Absolute legendary thin crust pizza.

@jamescampione8531

6 ай бұрын

​@@clubmogambo3214home run in cicero greatthin

As a Chicago local, I'm glad you went to Pequod's. They're generally the favorite of most Chicagoans I know, including myself.

Oh man, that veggie pizza at Lou Monati's looks AWESOME!!! i love meat, but I wouldnt miss it at all on that pizza! love how they they mix spinach with basi and cheese, and the cheddar cheese, and whole layer of rough cut mushrooms, then vine ripened tomatoes, holy cow! then butter crust?!!! I gotta eat here.

I grew up eating Vito and nicks. My grandpa called it Nick and Vito’s for some reason. Place looks exactly the same as I remember it 30 years ago minus the cigarette machine that was by the door. Amazing pizza

@user-pb1ic7pi9c

28 күн бұрын

I like villa Rosa's better on archer ave!!

Only one place missed on the Pizza tour. Giordano's Serving Chicago-style deep dish stuffed pizza since 1974! Mark you might need to make a pit stop for this one on your tour.

@somefuckingprick

6 ай бұрын

Giordano's has the best deep dish IMO

@t9190kp

6 ай бұрын

Had it in Indianapolis..Not impressed at all! Had Geno's East back home in Texas and that was very good! My Chitown ppl say I have to have those foods IN CHICAGO! Had Portillo's in Indy also and haven't been back. 🤷🏾‍♂️

@user-fi7mx9dz7t

6 ай бұрын

@@t9190kp Genos is great Portillos for the tourists just like giordanos

@t9190kp

6 ай бұрын

@user-fi7mx9dz7t had Harold's chicken in the burbs in Chicago, again wasn't impressed..Locals told me you gotta get it in the hood!

@t9190kp

6 ай бұрын

@user-fi7mx9dz7t there's 3 Lou Malnatis here in Indy now, will be trying them soon..Never going back to Giordanos! 🤮

it's fun seeing Mark in my hometown! Mark's enthusiasm is always a joy! I grew up on Uno, Duo and Gino's -- Now it's usually Lou Malnati's as they are everywhere. Also love his brother-in-law, Derek is super, he could be a host as well

@nonyabizz3533

7 ай бұрын

Its all trash

@BG1435q

7 ай бұрын

@@nonyabizz3533its amazing. if you dont like it no reason to call it trash, thats not nice, many people around the world enjoy it very much.

@nonyabizz3533

7 ай бұрын

@@BG1435q bro I was just playing

@NoahEats

6 ай бұрын

So many options so little time!

@AnitaTryn

6 ай бұрын

Agree 💯🥰🫶🏽♥️

YOUR VIDEOS ALWAYS MAKE ME FEEL ENJOYED. YOU BRING US WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY OF CUISINE AND CULTURE AROUND THE WORLD. WE SIT AT HOME AND JUST HAVE TO LOOK THROUGH THE SCREEN TO KNOW WHAT THEY EAT AND HOW LIFE IS LIKE IN SOME REMOTE COUNTRY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! ALWAYS KEEP HEALTHY AND WORK GOOD! 😍😍

Lou Malnati's is my favorite deep dish. Miss them so much.

Seriously, bless this man for a whole episode devoted to Chicago pizza! I'm a fan of Lou Malnati's myself... 😁

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad to hear you love Lou Malnati's!

@kifley19

7 ай бұрын

Giordano's is better.

@FlavorofMind

7 ай бұрын

@kifley19 have had theirs as well (was real good!), and honestly it's been long enough that I should do another comparison! Too bad I don't actually live in Chicago 😑

@C_71

7 ай бұрын

I was Giordano's since he early 80s, then I ate Malnati's! I used to swear by Giordano's, but I'm hands down a Malnati's guy now! I can still go for Giordano's, but there's a difference in crust!

@biscorbit

7 ай бұрын

​@@kifley19I've had both and lou's is better. Better ingredients imo

Thrilled you were able to go to the OG Pequod’s, Mark! I grew up in Morton Grove and spent many a birthday party, dates, catchups with old friends, plain old lunch there and more, and still do when I’m back in town visiting my family! Warms my heart, man. Chicago is a special place and will always be home! Cheers!

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, cool to hear that, really enjoyed it!

@Nanooky

7 ай бұрын

That last pizza was perfection! Looks much like how I make at home. Cast iron pan is the king of pizza vessels. Forget that paper thin cracker like crust... Crunchewy pan pizza for the WIN!

@jackomalley3687

7 ай бұрын

@@MarkWiens peaquads has excellent thin crust their pan is not as good as Burts place.

@user-fx5bz4qn1o

7 ай бұрын

Pequods = Detroit Pizza

I’ve been searching for history of deep dish and found gold and gems, Thank You ❤

Honestly, they’re all pretty good pizza places my favorite is Lou Malnati‘s, but it’s because I like the thin crust. That butter crust is amazing no matter what.

I wish you would do a taco series cause here in Chicago we have a lot of good Mexican restaurants with delicious tacos on both north and south side.

@costcopizza9459

7 ай бұрын

Stick to pizza, southern Cali does tacos

@daguzify

7 ай бұрын

@@costcopizza9459Phoenix and Tucson beat cali and Chicago.

@cherylflam3250

7 ай бұрын

@@costcopizza9459Huge Hispanic population in Chicago area. I lived there. Fabulous authentic Mexican food…not Tex-Mex.

@ThereAreTwoGenders

7 ай бұрын

El asedero all day

@theniceone26

7 ай бұрын

​@@rootscalhoun💯 ⭐✨

This has been on my bucket list ever since I was a kid. Thank you so much for this episode, I'm going there next year, I hope to be going to every place that you've highlighted. Thank you for doing that for these local businesses!

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, glad to hear you're going to Chicago soon!

@strykerentllc

7 ай бұрын

Don't forget your body armor.

@rednaxx3

7 ай бұрын

@@strykerentllcfists are sufficient

@jl4102

7 ай бұрын

@@strykerentllc Not everyone is infected with fox news brain rot.

@moodkontrl4553

7 ай бұрын

@@strykerentllcdon’t forget your Tin Foil hat macho man. 😂

I ALWAYS ATE AT UNO, WHEN I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO. THEY ARE THE BEST.

Mark, Giardiniera is a mix of veggies and not a style of peppers. It is a mix of chopped vegetables, mostly cauliflower, carrots bell peppers, celery & chile peppers in pickled vinegar first, then olive oil is added later. I grew up in a Sicilian/German family in NYC. My Dads, mom, and dad lived upstairs she used to make this from scratch. I am just 70 years old, and I miss her version of this. The store-bought version of it is a far cry from hers. She passed away back in June of 1968, she passed away just a few days after her 68th Birthday. I was 15 years old, I had just graduated from grammar school and would be going into High School in September.

@ekraszewski

7 ай бұрын

@@Elizabeth-ArringtonNo sport peppers in Chicago style giardiniera. They are used on hot dogs though.

@frenettaoneal2482

7 ай бұрын

Chicago style lacks the sport peppers and is commonly made in-house or the Vienna brand is used.

@peteytwofinger

7 ай бұрын

oh boy i would have really liked to have the opportunity to try that recipe of your grandmothers , bless her ...

Oh yeah, gotta say that i have lived in chicago for almost 30 years and the food scene is awesome. Pizza is something that is pretty awesome at so many great places. Uno's, Lou's, Giordanos, Pequods, sure.....all so good. But dont forget places like Jimmys, Spacca Napoli, Piece and Georges. All amazing. Cant go wrong!

I've not been to any of these pizzerias, but based on this presentation, it appeared the best taste reaction was at Lou's Malnati's World Famous Pizza. I'll be sure to check them out during my next visit in Chicago! Thanks!

One of my favorite episodes! Thank you for the hidden gems!!!!!

Thank you for shining a light on Chicago’s Thin Crust Pizza❤!!! Most Illinoians eat more thin crust pizza than deep dish pizza. Hopefully, next you come to Chicago you can try Beggars Pizza on the South Side☺️.

@shakarussanders9911

7 ай бұрын

I love the deep dish but that tavern style just hits different 😋

@cher4u2day

7 ай бұрын

Right!

My dad was working in Chicago for a month and had my family come up to stay when I was in middle school. It was one of the most memorable trips of my life. It’s so great learning about all these businesses and a little bit of their history!

it's great to see how you've overcome Aspergers and how cool it is to have you're brother-in-law conquering the same mental deficiencies. So proud of you boys! Came a long way .

From Chicago, thank you for this tour, Mark & friends!

I’ve had Chicago pizza in Chicago… it’s absolutly amazing! You just can’t get it or make it the same elsewhere. And here in eastern Canada it’s unheard of. Yeah I like thin crust. Yeah I like nyc pizza, but this is different, a true “pizza pie”❤

@grouchdouglas5507

4 ай бұрын

Deep dish is tourist pizza. Thin crust is true Chicago pizza

@marcomencacci4744

8 күн бұрын

@@grouchdouglas5507 the italian pizza is the TRUE pizza.....stop

More Derek please! What a great guy - the chemistry between you both is palpable.

I have made that PEQUOD pizza in a cast iron skillet in the oven. Americas test kitchen did it recently based on Pizza huts pan pizza back in 1980. The black around the crust is created by Monterey Jack cheese spread around the edge, it's called frico. The dough is simple and you can put whatever toppings you want on it. It looks exactly what I made at home. GREAT VIDEO!!!

@TheGarvito

7 ай бұрын

Can you link it please?

@larrymee1484

7 ай бұрын

link

@nestlund

5 ай бұрын

pequodspizza.com/blog/how-to-make-deep-dish-pizza/

The Lou well done uncut is my go-to deep dish. But the tavern style thin crust is my preferred Chicago pizza. I live in a suburb so Al's Pizza is my local spot for pizza. Highly recommend Al's.

Lou's looks phenomenal.

been watching Mark for years...Makes you feel like you are there with him and his family

I can’t believe how big this guys channel has grown been watching this guy for years , he has done well with this channel doing what he loves bravo sir bravo !

Carmen's Pizzeria in Evanston, IL, was the best in its day. Their spinach souffle stiffed pan pizza was unbelievable. Unfortunately, it closed down about a decade ago.

Thank you Mark for sharing the food scene in Chicago. That's so rich, it is one of the best series I have seen on your channel. It was also very special seeing you enjoying food with your family and especially your brother in law.

I was waiting to see some deep dish Chicago pizza. When I visited Chicago, that deep dish pizza from Giordano’s was life changing, it was so good! 🔥🔥🔥

@michellewinston1363

7 ай бұрын

Oh yessssss! Me too and yes it is!!! I love it soooo much I ordered it online n I love in Saint Louis, MO! I also had my friends boyfriend to bring me a pizza when he came up from Chicago…. Paid $73 for a medium I think, but it’s sooooo good❣️it’s the cheese for me😍🙏🏾💪🏾🫶🏽💚

@jarkody

7 ай бұрын

@@michellewinston1363 Oh so it’s good in the mail too! I’ve been meaning to order one!

@roninxix4428

7 ай бұрын

Giordanos is the best.

Good stuff Mark - wish you could have visited the original Aurelio’s in Homewood just south of the city. The thin crust “Super Six” cooked in the old oven is like nothing else! Also, if you’re into deep dish and like a sweet sauce, Arenello’s in Glenwood or Tinley Park is delicious, and a deep dish experience of its own.

@miltonalbrittonjr2092

7 ай бұрын

Agreed... All of those spots are LEGIT! I grew up in the S. Suburbs (P.F. & Glenwood)

@donjenkins8430

7 ай бұрын

@@miltonalbrittonjr2092 Me too. UP. Aurelio's was the hangout place on Friday nights. Also had my wedding rehearsal dinner there.

Chicago thin and deep, there's nothing better. Growing up in Park Ridge, Riggio's pizza across the street from Park Ridge in Niles had the best thin crust.

I love a good New York slice, especially with the cupping pepperoni… but damn, the Chicago deep dish also looks delicious.

Not a pinnapple in sight....well done! A few other notable mentions are Gino's East, Giordanos and Dues (across from Unos). All those hole in the wall pizza joints use to be gold mines as well in and around the city when I was growing up.

@aaronautry1981

3 ай бұрын

Don't forget aruelios

@thedeadguy

3 ай бұрын

the art of pizza. pizza belongs on pizza as tomatos are fruits like pineapple.

@edwardkim2511

2 ай бұрын

The Pineapple in Pizza started in Hawaii.

@thedeadguy

2 ай бұрын

@@edwardkim2511 Hawaiian pizza is a pizza originating in Canada. i win.

His Chicago videos had taken me back so many years as a kid eating great food! I feel like jumping on the highway to go and eat today!

@keckchan7156

7 ай бұрын

Man..im in VA..lucky u.👻

Mark, your enthusiasm for your craft is unmatched on KZread. Your pizza reviews make my mouth water 💦! I’m a new subscriber but I’m catching up quickly! Merry Christmas, Peter

14 years in Chicago as a pizza fanatic. Pequod is truly insanely good, good enough that people who don't like deep dish may like it. After that Uno/Due, Lou Malnati and Geno's East are all very good, as is lesser known Pizano's. Giordano's is the one people like that I personally don't care for. For other kinds of pizza I could go on forever. I actually ate at Piece most ofter that is New Haven style. The chicago tavern style thin crust everywhere has is almost always good yet rarely mindblowing.

Mark this Chicago series was extra special having your brother inlaw team up with you. Always enjoy your culinary explorations- Thanks. Mark in South Carolina

I think he liked the Malnati pizza the most. It really looked yummy.

Gotta Love this guys passion for Food - yet the wind could blow him away in chicago !!

I loveeeee loveeee tomatoes sooo much!!! Omg u j made me soooo hungry 😋🫶🏽♥️ Thanks for sharing

Finally, a legit video about Chicago deep dish. Makes me wanna go back. Great job Mark!

@NoahEats

6 ай бұрын

In addition to those pizza places, what other Chicago Food items would you order. I did a video with Al's Italian Beef and Mister J's. Chicago Dog

@hyojoonus

6 ай бұрын

@@NoahEats Top of my head, I’d say Billy Goat Tavern. And personally, I do think Giordano’s do not get enough love because it’s “average.” But hey, average is what’s eaten the most. So, I’d say it’s a good representation.

I visited Chicago last month.. The Pizza was great! Also loved Touring the City.❤

@sychavez7269

6 ай бұрын

come back and try the Beef go to Als beef or Johnnie's dont go to portillos lol

@darrelbutler1996

6 ай бұрын

@@sychavez7269 hahaha

No longer live in Chicagoland area but deep dish is to die for. I went to Unos in the 70's and if I remember right the crust came up to top of pan and more tomato sauce covered the top.

Chicago tavern speaks for itself. Look at his reaction to nicks pizza, and he’s like making crazy faces, and making sounds. And you see him quickly eating the pizza. It’s also in a weird flavor too, so I can only imagine if he got the pizza in the flavors he likes.

Your reaction to the taste of the pizza really sells it. My mouth legit started watering when you bit into the Lou malnati 🍕

I was surprised Derek didn't take you to get pizza on the last video, but I'm glad you did it this way, hitting up the well known places. Lots of less known outside of the Chicagoland area but all so good. Supposedly tavern style didn't originate in Chicago, but it along with the so called "square cut" (the way Vito and Nick's pizza was cut) is as much a part of Chicagoland as deep dish.

So funny how Mark is not from the Chi but nails the choices for pizza spots while showing native chi towners like myself other places to indulge in on my return home in the summer🥰

I like your channel...been watching since 2020...keep it up

Lou’s hands down always makes my mouth salivate. I literally had to hold my chin. The flavor and texture of Lou’s pizza crust is unmatched to others, along with the rest of the amazing ingredients.

@C_71

7 ай бұрын

THIS! I was in love with Giordano's from the 80s as a teen, but that Malnati's crust is something to behold!

@bigpagla

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Lou's hands down.

@geralddraper4491

7 ай бұрын

Edwardo's was good as if Pizza Hut wasn't good but great once upon a time. So many styles of Chicagoland Pie . mouth watering

@geralddraper4491

7 ай бұрын

So many, Many greats have come and gone.

@h.r.9898

7 ай бұрын

It's that butter crust 🤤🤤🤤

Love the video Mark! I was just there last summer and will need to make another trip to check out your recs. Thanks for all your hard work ❤🤤

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, hope you can visit Chicago again soon!

I just gained 10 lbs watching Mark! LOl! Well done, as usual. I love the history incorporated in your vids. Thanks!

I sat down with my plate of brats and pork n beans w/potato chips, mac & cheese, and a root beer float while it started, smashed that during the deep dish part. Here I sit empty plate during the tavern style and watching got me hungry! Time for round 2! I love this series Mark! Thank you for the awesomely edited instant classic!

What's amazing is this guy is as slim as he is the way he eats !! I do love his sites and his presentation !! I watch his videos several times !!!

Chicago has such amazing pizza that you need a part 2 and 3 to try more Chicago restaurants

@oldironsides4107

6 ай бұрын

More like 2 or 300. Ahahaaaa!!!ahhaaaaaahaaaahaaahaaaagaa!!!ahaaahaaaaaaaaaahaaaahhaaahaa! Cus it’s good. Do you get it!? I said because it’s good! Lmfao ahahhaaaavvlolololol

@Carminesson

6 ай бұрын

Lmao

What a brilliant analysis of the history of deep dish pizza chicago

Lived in Chicago for many years but moved to Florida and after watching this video I miss Chicago so much. What a fantastic city and the people are so nice.

Mark you have a great attitude and spirit you are going to go a long way

I can never watch mark eat without getting hungry 😂

@maguidacadenas7340

6 ай бұрын

Me 2 😂😂

@smb123211

5 ай бұрын

LOL Who could not be hungry after one of these?

@roelguerrero17

5 ай бұрын

@@smb123211 lol fr and it’s thanksgiving tomorrow remember everyone God Is Good & Thanksgiving to Everyone 🙏

@smb123211

5 ай бұрын

@@roelguerrero17 you too! I’m a cook so we’re having several dinner parties with a range of menus - turkey in all

@roelguerrero17

5 ай бұрын

@@smb123211 sounds delicious enjoy to the fullest 🙌🙏

You just hit the 2 extremes- deep dish and thin. Chicago has everything in between. Lots of medium crust pizza out there. Also, there's Home Run Inn which is pretty unique with their flaky butter crust pizza. Whatever the style, Chicago pizza just has a unique taste to it I haven't found anywhere else.

@sdunger5901

4 ай бұрын

Home Run Inn is my favorite pizza!!!!!!

Mark, this was an awesome Video! I really enjoyed it. 😀

I grew up on Vito and Nick's- their sausage has a super-fresh fennel taste to it, and their giardiniera gives the perfect amount of heat (without being overbearing). If you ever do a Chicago SUBURB episode, definitely check out Auerlio's (the OTHER pizza I grew up on).

@miltonalbrittonjr2092

7 ай бұрын

👊

*For some reason i feel that this is the most beautiful video that Mark has ever made. Its like all the history and legacy of Chicago (a city that i love), is encapsulated in this video. And HUGE props to Miss Rose, the owner of Vito's & Nick's, that woman is a LEGEND! Been watching her in food videos for almost 10 years now and she is STILL at it, giving out the same energy and hospitality. Love you Mark and love you Chicago* ❤

@Sara01977

7 ай бұрын

I live only a few miles from Vito & Nick’s. That place is legendary and well known for Chicagoans. I love that he didn’t just do the touristy deep dish pizza. Real Chicagoans know it’s all about the tavern cut.

this guy looks like an alien eating food for the first time I laugh every time he takes a bite.

Love your pizza vids mark. Very Interesting and intriguing indeed. Yummy yum.

I tried 3 deep dish places there, Gino's East, Malnati's, and Giordano's. If i could find a Malnati's crust with Giordano's sausage, that would be my perfect deep dish. That veggie one looks so good though! Unfortunately, my brother and sister and law moved out of Chicago 6 years ago and I haven't been there since :(

@sychavez7269

6 ай бұрын

Giordano is known for the stuffed pizza not deep dish

@hockeyheather3321

6 ай бұрын

@@sychavez7269 Gosh pizza places in general. Everyone takes every sentence so literal these days.

Now I crave deep dish pizza! It is always great to see you teaming up with Derek. He is also delightful and I'm sure it's great to visit with your sister and him.

For the Love of Pizza. Nice video and history. It's looks super bomb

Chicago love from Canada 🇨🇦

Love all your content. You are a legend! Thank you for visiting my beautiful city!!

@MarkWiens

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

Mark, I am a Chicago native, and must say BIL Derrick really hooked it up. Crazy to think you have more content with Au Cheval and Ricobenes (Just from the intros, I can tell you really got to the right spots!)

I am seriously salivating right right now. The Italian beef pizza with the giardiniera sounds amazing. I cannot wait to visit Vito & Nick's, hopefully I'll find time to go since it is so far off of 294 and it doesn't appear to have much for parking and I am usually pulling a trailer behind an F-250.

I went to Downtown Chicago with my wife the past two years on a business trips. Between the two visits, I tried all these pizza places. As much as I try to like Chicago Pizza, I frequently leave disappointed. I found one place in Chicago that had good Pizza. It was on the way to the pier at a place called Robert’s. Everything about that pizza was awesome. You can’t beat their crust.

@parplus2556

6 ай бұрын

Went to Gino's once for lunch near downtown Chicago in the early 80's. It was probably a deep dish. At the time there were Gino's East and West.

@NASTFOX

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately you will not find true Chicago pizza downtown. It’s all tourist places. You need to travel to neighborhoods outside of downtown Chicago to truly find real Chicago pizza. These gems are deeply rooted all over. I can’t remember when I tried any restaurants downtown. I will say Robert’s is great, however not a true representation of Chicago pizza.

Thank you for showing the thin crust too. Most people just mention the deep dish, but thin is probably more popular with locals. It's the pizza most bars/pubs make. Both are great. There are so many places to get pizza in the city, probably only 2nd to NYC.

I ate at Uno and Malnati's in the early '80s. Disclaimer. I'm a NYC boy. They were both exceptional pizzas! Fresh ingredients and amazing dough. I don't have any complaints. BUT, and you know their would be, there are two kinds of NYC pizza that no one can touch. The basic 2 slices for $5 NY thin crust pie and then nobody makes a pie like a NY Sicilian pie. A big thick Sicilian pie incorporates all those things you talked about such as fresh ingredients, DUH, and a thick crust with a crusty layer of cheese around the outside. I think what makes a NY pie the best is the crust and the fresh in house mozzarella. Tomato sauce made by people who care, NY and Chicago, are amazing sauces.

@Jay-ci4to

6 ай бұрын

Us chicagoans eat thin slice pizza on the regular, deep dish is like special occasion pizza and for tourists , but if the Super Bowl on and we order pizza it’s thin slice, we eat deep dish probably once a year maybe twice lol

@sychavez7269

6 ай бұрын

NY pizza is an appetizer and Chicago pizza is a meal