The Great National Pizza Divide

I started writing a “Chicago Things To Do While In Chicago” post, which was, of course, going to include “eat some deep dish pizza.”

I’ve lived in Chicago since 2005, essentially my entire adult life, and I have in many ways become a proud Chicagoan. There are a few aspects of my personality, however, in which my New York upbringing will never truly leave me. One of these is the Great American Pizza Divide of NY Style vs. Deep Dish. But while I’m personally not a fan of deep dish—or rather, think of it as something that isn’t bad, but something that is different from what pizza is—I do think each person should decide for themselves. So I turned to my social network and asked for some recommendations, and people had so many opinions that it seemed worthy of its own post. Click “read more” below (if you’re reading on the main page) to see what my friends had to say about where to get deep dish in Chicago.

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The Great National Pizza Divide

I started writing a “Chicago Things To Do While In Chicago” post, which was, of course, going to include “eat some deep dish pizza.” I’ve lived in Chicago since 2005, …

MFA Candidate, Interdisciplinary Arts & Media Sid Branca, sid@sidbranca.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

CAA: Where It’s Always 5:00

Poetry and gin are a good mix

CAA, the largest international art convention, hiring fair, and conglomerate of critical art forums kicks off tomorrow, and that means one thing.

DRINKS.

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CAA: Where It’s Always 5:00

CAA, the largest international art convention, hiring fair, and conglomerate of critical art forums kicks off tomorrow, and that means one thing. DRINKS.

Daniel Scott Parker MFA Poetry Daniel Scott Parker, danielsparker@gmail.com
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605

3 Starbucks Alternatives in the South Loop

3 Alternatives to Starbucks in the South Loop

February is in full swing in Chicago, and undoubtedly the lines at Starbucks on S. Michigan Avenue will be out the door. The lines will also be out the door at four starbucks locations within 1000 meters of CAA.

Image Courtesy Intelligensia & Chiara Ceolin Photography

Image Courtesy Intelligensia & Chiara Ceolin Photography

Luckily, you are not out of luck.

Here are some suggestions for easing your thirst for caffeine before that 8:00 AM sharp interview.
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3 Starbucks Alternatives in the South Loop

3 Alternatives to Starbucks in the South Loop February is in full swing in Chicago, and undoubtedly the lines at Starbucks on S. Michigan Avenue will be out the door. …

Arts Management/ Art History Matt Robinson, matthew.robinson1@loop.colum.edu
600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605