Office taste test rates Chicago's best pizza

The aroma of tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage filled the newsroom as hungry journalists prepared to rate favorite pizzas on flavor, texture, crust, and overall excellence.

Times' pizza taste test

The Times' staff held a taste test of the three most popular Chicago pizza joints.

Highland chew crew reviews pizzas for you

HIGHLAND | Roughly five billion pizzas are sold worldwide each year, according to Pizza.com. Whether sold by the slice or delivered to your door, pizza is one of the most popular foods for parties and holidays. The question is, though, are you getting the best pizza out there? The Highland H…

Portion of pizza, cheesecake sales to benefit heart research

SCHERERVILLE | Diners have another reason to buy pizza and cheesecake from one Schererville eatery, as money from the sale will go to support a local cardiovascular research program.

Super Bowl keeps local pizzeria busy

MUNSTER | Alicia Keys belted out "The Star-Spangled Banner" through Jake Galik's car radio as he delivered pizzas to a Munster family watching the Super Bowl.

Smart Substitutions: Healthier ways to satisfy cravings

Here are some easy ways to make smart substitutions throughout the day that are also time-saving.

Police: Pizza theft lands Portage man in jail

PORTAGE | A Portage man faces two felony charges after being accused by his sister of taking a pizza from her home.

Perfect pizza: Bacon, maple sugar and butter

Until recently, I was convinced the triumvirate of perfect pizza toppings was tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil. Simple. Classic. Delicious.

OFFBEAT: Ed Debevic's celebrating 1950s for 25 years

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Rolling along: Vintage Studebakers bring good things to eat

Welcome to the Chesterton European Market where the Rolling Stonebaker can be found every Saturday morning.

Supporters of Palermo workers call for pizza boycott

MERRILLVILLE | Members of the United Steelworkers and the community are expected to distribute information to Costco shoppers Saturday encouraging them to boycott products that Palermo Villa Inc. makes.

Party food followed by incredible American pies from Bang Bang

Crowd pleasers include poached salmon ala Julee Rosso (Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck and author New Basics); fresh mozzarella, homegrown basil and tomato salad and triple pie line-up from Chicago's Bang Bang---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Congrats, congrats. Honored Valpo students selected for pizza coupons

Judge: Highland-based Gino's East must pay franchise fees or give up name

Highland-based Gino's East restaurant will cease to operate within 30 days if its owners fail to pay money they owe under a franchise agreement, federal court records show.

Uptown Arts District great eating Friday night

Pizza in a Wood Burning oven, Roasted Peppers with Goat Cheese Pizza -Photographed on Hasselblad H3D2-39mb Camera

Friendship, Italian roots recipe behind Rascals restaurant, bar

Dena Capua, wife of co-owner Joe Capua, is the general manager of Rascals Pizza-Pub-N-Grub in St. John.

Friendship, Italian roots recipe behind Rascals restaurant, bar

Patrons enjoy Rascals Pizza-Pub-N-Grub in St. John.

Friendship, Italian roots recipe behind Rascals restaurant, bar

Joe Capua, from left, Luca DiNicola and Vince Frassinone are co-owners of Rascals Pizza-Pub-N-Grub in St. John.

SMALL-BUSINESS PROFILE: New C.P. business offers homestyle pizza

CROWN POINT | His aim is to serve home style pizza at affordable prices.

Greg Mohr and Proud Pizzas

Greg Mohr, who co-owns the new Roots Handmade Pizza in Chicago, displays two versions of the signature "Quad Cities Pizza" varieties showcased at the restaurant.