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Originally Posted by Table 5
Typically, I only eat deep-dish in Calgary. Not because the other ones are bad, but when you live in the thin-crust Pizza Capital of the World, pizza elsewhere just doesn't measure up. Over X-mas, I went to try that Pulcinella place that everyone was raving about, and found it rather soggy overall (plus the fact that they used canned mushrooms was a bit of a no-no). The crust wasn't bad though, which is good.
HOWEVER, the deep-dish pizza in NY is absolutely awful, and Calgary versions beat it hands down. My favourite used to be the standard Chicago Deep Dish, but I find it really depends which location you order from.
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I have found that Pulcinella is better for the atmosphere than the food. Good for a date with the wife or a couples date but just ok pizza while the 5 I listed above have awesome pizza but more of place to bring the guys/watch sports than a romantic date.
For original Deep Dish, you have to go to source which is Chicago. Giordiano's, Gino's and Uno are all top notch and worth while. I am lucky to be in Chicago a few times a year on business and make sure I make a stop and try to time out a Flames game if I can as well. The Chicago Deep Dish pizza places here in Calgary aren't too bad either but as you said you have to call the right location. From memory the 531-XXXX is the one to check out. I have never been a fan of NY style pizza but maybe haven't found the right places on past visits.