Pizza

Everyone has their vision of "the perfect pie," but pizza perfection takes many forms. Some of these pizza makers are piling on unique ingredients and taking pizzas across different departs, while others are sticking to tradition.

Pulino’s
New York, NY
Pancetta Affumicata Pizza with eggs, bacon, crème fraiche and carmelized onions; $16

Bottega Louie
Los Angeles, CA
Artichoke Pizza with roasted artichokes, chevre, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, Italian parsley, fleur de sel, extra virgin olive oil and tomato sauce; $20

Nebo
Boston, MA
Christoforo Pizza with sweet pizza dough topped with chocolate, nutella and chopped hazelnuts (comes as a gluten free pizza as well); $13

Zavino Wine Bar Pizzeria
Philadelphia, PA
The Stache Pizza with whole wheat pizza dough, pistachio pesto, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, meyer lemon vinaigrette, baby arugula; $16

Iggies
Baltimore, MD
Analra Pizza with roasted duck, blue cheese, asparagus, red onions and mozzarella; $16.95

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Chicago, IL
“Malnati Chicago Classic” Pizza with sausage, extra cheese, vine ripe tomato sauce on a deep dish butter crust; $16.95 for medium pie

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