Pizza- Personal And Universal Satisfaction

What is it about that flat disk of dough that pleases and tempts so much of your taste sensations and causes complete gastronomical satisfaction? Pizza is a universal staple for many people all over the world. For some it is breakfast, for others it is the only food they like to eat. Warm or cold, it is the treat food for college students and children alike. Entire meals are made on this simple idea of dough, sauce and cheese. But, even though this basic idea pleases so many, pizza is still as personal as it comes. Some prefer, certain styles, sauces and crusts over others. Why there are so many choices out there and restaurants serving up different ways to make this classic little disk of dough. Flat bread, calzone, and deep dish are some of the variations that are familiar to just about everyone out there.

Entire cities, states, and regions are known for their style of making pizza. From the crust to the types of cheeses that are used the options a limitless. Chicago style is classically known for the deep dish variety, while St. Louis is known for the super thin yeast-less crust, and California is a blend of classically thin crust paired with a blend of west coast cuisine. But, just because an entire region is known for a specific way of crafting their pies, does not mean that you cannot find a restaurant that serves their own magical blend of skill and new taste sensations.

For some this dish is a complete comfort food. A staple that has to be consistent every single time they eat it. But, for the more adventurous eaters out there, who like to sample each restaurant’s own unique spin on the classic, the choices are plenty. From the basic margarita style to Hawaiian style, there are so many unique and new innovations. And, with so many restaurants serving up their own unique style, it is a pleasure to eat your way through the choices.

Some restaurants are known for mixing it up a bit and taking a little bit of the classic toppings and pairing them with new ways of eating them. Like the “calzone” or pockets, which basically means a pizza folded in half and baked. Some restaurants like to focus on the crust and are using new modern ways of bringing a new spin to the table is using their own wood fired crust or grilled flat breads. This way of crafting the dish will bring out more flavor than the traditional baking method. Other restaurants have perfected their basic crust, but like to mix it up when it comes to the toppings. For instance, have you ever considered having a fried egg or avocado on your pizza?