For the uninitiated, giardiniera is a blend of vegetables pickled in vinegar. Its tanginess and slight heat make it a perfect topping for anything from sandwiches to pizza. In fact, giardiniera ...

or the sausage and spicy giardiniera. All have a crispy crust with a slight fluffy chew towards the center, and since every pizza comes in smaller 9” sizes, it’s easy to have a solo meal or ...

The sauce will keep covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Put the pizza stone in a gas oven on a rack about 8 inches from the broiler. Preheat the oven on bake at 500ºF for 30 minutes.

Sam Nelson has been writing about bars and restaurants for 20 years for publications including the Chicago Tribune, Time Out Chicago, and VinePair. Chicago is known for deep-dish pizza, juicy ...