Chicago may be known for deep dish, but lately, tavern-style reigns supreme among locals. PIZZ'AMICI's brick and mortar opened in 2024 after the owners realized making pizzas out of their apartment became too small of an operation. They wanted a bigger space to serve the city, and since then, this restaurant has exploded with popularity. Their menu is simple, with a few rotating weekly specials to enjoy. Likewise, the décor is simple, but the deep green painted walls are cozy. There's something particularly nice about showing up at a table with a white and red checkered tablecloth and a glass of green bottled water at the ready. While it can be difficult to snag a reservation here, I was seated as a walk-in early on a Sunday evening with just a 15-minute wait.
What makes this pizza special is the thin, crunchy crust topped with an equal ratio of sauce, cheese, and any topping you desire. When I went, I got half cheese (classic) and half giardiniera (a Chicago classic). I was there with a couple of friends for my birthday and also got a gelato trio to celebrate, which I'd recommend to cap the dinner off with. Don't forget to order some wine to go with your meal as well!
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Choose from multigrain sourdough, their house sourdough and miso rye sourdough; pastry choices include croissants, morning buns, and fruit danishes.
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Momos are bite-sized dumplings from Nepal and Tibet, usually filled with meat that is seasoned with spices like turmeric, garlic, cumin, and chili peppers.
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Their bread that has the perfect ratio of chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The 1979 multigrain sourdough is some of the best bread I've had!
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The tent is run by Adan, who mans the booth entirely alone. His ingredients are kept fresh in coolers which are grilled on the spot in front of customers.
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There are many pastry options like croissants, an assortment of macaron flavors, fruit danishes, quiches... My favorites are the fruit-stuffed beignets!
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Start with a freshly steeped cup of sweet mint tea, a staple of any Senegalese meal. Then order fataya, triangular fried pastries with a savory filling.
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They are known for their breakfast sandwiches, particularly the "Bestest Seller", made with sausage, garlic chive mayo, and cheese on a homemade biscuit.
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