Dinner at Lou Malnati's in Chicago, IL

When in Chicago, you have to get deep dish.  Everyone seems to be in one of two major camps - either Lou Malnati's or Giordano's.  Lou Malnati's pizza seems a bit smaller, but a super buttery and rich, crispy crust.  It was delicious but very filling.  Certainly a different animal than NY style pizza, so it almost seems unfair to compare the two.  Glad I tried it and can appreciate it for what it is, but I can't imagine eating it regularly the same way you do with NY style pizza.

Caesar's salad

Personal size of the Malnati Chicago Classic - lean sausage, extra cheese, and vine ripened tomato sauce on butercrust

The "Lou" - spinach mix (w/garlic, basil and onion) mushrooms and sliced roma tomatoes covered with three cheese on buttercrust.  

so much pizza