Wednesday, February 9, 2022

National Pizza Day 2022

It's National Pizza Day!  A worthy celebration for the Keeler household.  I've definitely eaten more than my fair share.  There was a lot of pizza consumed in law school.  Probably more than I should have.  And the kids now can always agree on pizza.

Pizza has to be nearly the perfect food.  All food groups in a single delicious dish.  It can be a single filling deep dish slice or a perfect binge food.  Crust to your preference, zesty tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and virtually unlimited combinations of toppings. 

I love it all.  From thin neopolitan to Chicago deep dish.  From the authentic pizza we got in Florence to the cheap oven bakes.  As an 80s kid, nothing beats Pizza Hut for nostalgia.

I like white pizzas with alfredo sauce.  I like buffalo or barbecue chicken pizza.  I'll even take pineapple on pizza with a good Hawaiian style.  With the kids, I'm growing to appreciate just a classic cheese pizza.

I do miss pizza buffets.  I know Cicis still offers it, but I miss the Pizza Hut buffet.  Or Mazzios.  Or Mr. Gattis.

I think the best we've had has been a quattro formaggi in Florence (Jamie cried over this one) and The Malnati Classic Chicago at Lou Malnati's.  John's in Time Square ranks up there as well.

We also have several great local pizzerias.  We have our favorites here in town like Rockstar Pizza, and we're really close to Chicago to get Lou Malnati's when it strikes our fancy.  

So, grab a slice in celebration today.  And again this year, why not support your local pizza place and show them some love.  We want to make sure pizza is here to stay and not just at the national chains.

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