Behind
the slice.
Where the camera goes after the pie lands. Ovens, owners, and the people behind the crust — filmed one rush at a time.
Freddy's Pizzeria in Cicero: Full interview with owner Giuseppe Quercia
The crew sits down with Giuseppe Quercia, owner of Freddy's Pizza in Cicero — deli, grocery, Italian lemonade stand, and home of the square pan-style pizza bread.
The Full Home Run Inn-terview with Dan Costello
A South Side institution since 1947 — the crew sits down with Dan Costello at Home Run Inn, slinging tavern-style thin crust for nearly eight decades.
Italian Fiesta: South Side Tavern Style.
South Side mini-chain since 1944 — Italian Fiesta is a family-run mini-chain serving tavern-style thin-crust pies, pastas, and old-school sandwiches across five rooms, with late hours.
Triano's. South Side Tavern Style.
Family-owned since 1984 — Triano's on Archer Ave serves the city's greatest hits: crackery thin crust (or double dough), plus deep dish and stuffed.
Q's in Hillside
A Hillside institution for sixty-plus years — Q's is a family-run classic serving tavern-style thin-crust pies alongside old-school red-sauce hits: signature gnocchi, baked lasagna, and Chicken à la Q's.
Yukon Pizza opens its doors in Huntridge Center
Home to a 125-year-old sourdough starter born during the Klondike Gold Rush — Yukon Pizza brings history to the Las Vegas Arts District.
