Deep Thoughts
The Anatomy of the Perfect Deep Dish Pizza
Discover the anatomy of the perfect deep dish pizza at Gino's East, Chicago's legendary pizzeria. Enjoy fresh crust, rich sauce, melty cheese, and gourmet toppings crafted to perfection.
Gino's East Catering
Gino's East Catering is more than just pizza. We offer a variety of delicious options to satisfy every palate… From classic Italian dishes like spaghetti and meatballs to sandwiches and salads, Gino's East Catering has something to please everyone at the party.
Pizza is the Best Dinner Choice (You already knew this)
Okay, time to confirm your suspicions. Pizza is, hands-down, the best option for dinner. For everyone. Pizza is a beloved food around the world, and for good reason. Not only is it delicious…but…. wait for it: it can also be a nutritious and well-balanced dinner option.
The Mozzarella Stick Story
If you think about it, mozzarella sticks are a fairly bizarre menu item. Take your richest, stringiest, most delicious mozzarella cheese, toss it in bread crumbs, and throw it in hot oil. Fry till golden. How did that idea ever cross any sane restaurateur’s mind?
Deep Dish Around the World
Good things have a way of spreading. Delicious deep dish has inspired the whole globe! Check out some of these international takes on Chicago's classic pizza pie.
How to Eat Deep Dish Pizza
Deep dish looks so good it’s intimidating. How, exactly, do you eat deep dish pizza? Can you use a knife and fork? Where do you start? We’ll tell you everything you need to know in our pizza-eating guide. But at the end of the day, what’s important is that you accept that it is going to be an adventure. Here’s to taking part in a classic Chicago tradition!
Why is Deep Dish So Controversial?
Everyone has an opinion on deep dish pizza. Everyone who’s tried it—and plenty of people who haven’t—have something to say. There are naysayers and die-hards, haters, and superfans. Here in Chicago, it amounts to being a patriot or a traitor—but that’s another topic for another day. From the battle of pizza-vs-not-a-pizza to the recipe-stealing, kitchen-spying history, deep-dish pizza fires people up.