There is no shortage of pizza chains in America, ranging from lightning-fast gourmet joints to pepperoni-stained juggernauts. But for many, the true heart of pizza beats in small regional chains. Some define the very idea of pizza for generations, serving as community centers with checkered tablecloths. Some expanded out of big cities to transform the notion… Read more »

You have to see this thin crust Chicago pizza Mark Wilson schools his New York crew on what Chicago-style pizza really is at Aurelio’s Pizza. SEE MORE

The south side classic beloved by Chicagoans for 59 years has finally come north. And take it from a life-long, north side fan: it’s about damn time. Aurelio’s opened its Wrigleyville location at the intersection of Grace and Clark barely under a month ago, but you wouldn’t be able to tell just by looking at it. The massive,… Read more »

SAVOR Aurelio’s Pizza Wrigleyville DISH Weekly Dining Guide A revered pizza chain ( 42 locations throughout the nation ) that is known all over the South Side of Chicago and the southern suburbs is making its initial foray into the North Side—and the heart of Cubs country. Aurelio’s Pizza ( 3801 N. Clark St.; www.aureliospizza.com/ ) is… Read more »

Aurelio’s Pizza was founded in 1959, using an old family recipe. Aurelio’s Multiple locations aureliospizza.com “If you’re not a good pizza, you’re not going to be around for 59 years.” So says Joe Aurelio of the pizza chain his father started in 1959. Joseph A. Aurelio Jr. opened the first Aurelio’s Pizza at 2041 Ridge… Read more »