Italian Fiesta Pizzeria

What was once a simple pizzeria where Michelle Obama went with her fam after getting good grades, is now a spot where everyone wants to go for some saucy Chicago 'za. Just how serious are the Obama's about this pie? The Ritz-Carlton in D.C. paid to fly the owners of Italian Fiesta to the nation's capitol to cook their now famous crusty creations at the Presidential Inauguration Expo back in 2008. Even if this wasn't a presidential favorite, this family-owned (60 years and going strong) pizza palace gets our vote for having a buttery thin crust (sorry deep-dish fans), tangy sauce, and a zesty dash or oregano on top.

Italian Fiesta Pizzeria,1400 East 47th Street (at Lake Park Avenue); 773-684-2222.


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