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Old 05-11-2009, 11:21 AM   #99
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OK, now I understand why here in Italy when a pizza is very bad we call it "good for Americans"!!!!!!!!!



Just kidding.........



Just an historical note.
The real Naples' pizza, the one I like most, once had no cheese on it. Just a very thin crust, a good tomato sauce with basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and anchovies (capers permitted, not mandatory).

When, in the late 1800s, the Queen was visiting Naples she demanded for pizza. But, given she hated anchovies, the famous pizzaiolo Brandi created a new kind of pizza.
He put buffalo's mozzarella, oregano, and gave it the Queen's name: Margherita.

Since then, when you ask for a pizza without specification, that's what you get.




Another historical note:
Yesterday I made a pizza for my girlfriend, and i put grilled aubergines and courgettes on it (with a bit of mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, and oregano).
It was very good, despite I have an electric oven, instead of a wooden stove...

I've always wondered why they named a pizza after my favorite cocktail!! Thanks for the fun facts! Oh, and don't knock Chicago deep dish until you've tried it!! You might just be converted!!

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For everyone suggesting a Chicago meet-up around Xmas I will make a note to start a thread when it gets close.

There is the original Gino's downtown and two in the suburbs (one close to my house in Schaumburg). I imagine it would be easier for people to travel downtown rather than travel to the burbs.

Just to make Chicagoans and ex-Chicagoans salivate more and to give others information about some Chicago favorites foods see the links below for Chicago-Style Hot Dog and Italian Beef. The best Italian Beef can be found at Portillo's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_hot_dog
Grooks, that was low! Now, not only do I miss Gino's East, now I miss Portillo's, too! I have never been able to find a good Italian Beef sandwich outside of the Chicago area and Portillo's was one of the best sources! . . . sulks off to eat some bland PB&J for lunch.

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