We will never be the same again.
Say what you want about Chicago cuisine . I just wo n’t take heed , especially as it link up to the treasured Lou Malnati ’s . The deep smasher pizza slinger , which some ( read : me ) might argue as the Windy City ’s good , is teaming up with a fellow Chicago picture .
In what has been describe as the " collab of a lifetime " ( by me again),fast - casual favorite Portillo ’s is pairing its beloved Italian Beefwith Lou ’s flaky , buttery crust .
" For more than 50 twelvemonth , Lou Malnati ’s has been serving up the very best deep dish pizza pie Chicago has to offer , handmade from prick using the hunky-dory and freshest ingredients . The only way we know to top ourselves was to top our pizzas with the famed flavors of Portillo ’s , " Lou Malnati ’s owner Marc Malnati said in a statement to Thrillist . " Lou Malnati ’s and Portillo ’s are take two Chicago signatures to the next level with this inspired collaboration . "
Courtesy of Lou Malnati’s/Portillo’s
Now let ’s talk specifics . The Lou Malnati ’s x Portillo ’s Proto-Indo European include vine - ripen plum tomatoes , Wisconsin Malva sylvestris , slow - roasted , thin - sliced Italian Beef . The nine - in deep dish pizzas are topped with either homemade unfermented pepper or red-hot giardiniera .
" As two of the most iconic Chicago brands , we ’re proud for Portillo ’s to partner with Lou ’s to bring this craveable Italian Beef Deep Dish pizza to life , " Portillo ’s President Michael Osanloo said in the financial statement . " It combines flavorful homemade signatures from both brands , resulting in pure Chicago lusciousness . When we tasted the Italian Beef Deep Dish for the first time , we knew we had created something special . We ca n’t await for our fans and fans of all - thing Chicago across the commonwealth to taste it for themselves . "
you may snag the pizzasexclusively through Tastes of Chicago . Shipping is available nationwide . Toss in the Chocolate Cake and thank me later .
Courtesy of Lou Malnati’s/Portillo’s
