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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Readers’ Choice for Best Pizza in Des Plaines has Historical Recipe

Sports bar wins the 2012 Readers’ Choice for best pizza with almost half the vote.

Garnering 49 percent of the votes and a rating on its directory listing, the winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice for best pizza in Des Plaines is Countryside Saloon. Janet Bar, co-owner, said they cut their thin crust pizza into squares, like old school pizzerias, and it has a really great and long history, originating from a family recipe more than 50 years old from Bellini’s Italian Cuisine in Chicago. “It’s a pizza that has a history behind it,” Bar said. “It’s not just something that we developed when we came to Countryside.” Earlier: Readers’ Choice for best Italian food.  Julia Brenner wrote in her review of Countryside Saloon, “Great new outdoor patio!!! The best ranch sauce around! I also love their salad pizza.” Bar said the …

Christopher Brinckerhoff

5:07 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Hey Blazin' Eagle, the best way to show your love is to rate and review Mug's directory listing. Check it out. http://desplaines.patch.com/listings/mugaveros-pizza-ribs   more ›

Monday, April 9, 2012

Who Makes the Best Pizza in Des Plaines?

When you want the best, where do you go?

In this week’s readers’ choice, we’re sinking our teeth into a slice of that Italian American icon with a crispy crust, bright tomato sauce and melty, stringy cheese — pizza. We’re asking readers to share their favorite place for pizza in Des Plaines. Here are some of our favorites, but if we’re missing one, please let us know in the comments and we’ll add it. Earlier: Income tax forms and resources available at the library. Please vote in the poll below, and click through on the name of your favorite so you can leave a review in our community directory. That way, future readers will be able to benefit from your wisdom when they're looking for the best pizza around. Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole …

Christopher Brinckerhoff

1:23 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012

Congrats are in order for Countryside Saloon! http://desplaines.patch.com/articles/find-the-best-pizza-in-des-plaines-at-sports-bar-open-since-1988   more ›

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