Two of Chicago’s culinary heavyweights, Lou Malnati’s and Portillo’s, are back at it with a new collab that screams Chicago pride. As of this week, you can order the limited-edition Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza at 21 full-service Lou Malnati’s locations nationwide. But act fast: it’s only available while supplies last.
This isn’t the first time these local legends have teamed up—in 2022, they created an Italian beef deep dish that was shipped frozen. But this time, they’re taking it straight to the dining room with a mashup that’s both bold and bizarre: a deep-dish pizza packed with all the classic Chicago hot dog fixings.
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This crosstown collaboration starts with a poppy seed–flecked deep-dish crust (giving hot dog bun vibes) layered with mozzarella, canned plum tomatoes and diced tomatoes (no ketchup of course). It’s then topped with sliced Portillo’s hot dogs, sport peppers, pickles, onions and celery salt. When it comes out of the oven, it gets the final flourish: green relish and a drizzle of bright yellow mustard. It’s a Chicago-style dog, but baked into a buttery, tomatoey deep dish. It’s only offered in a small size, but it's all you need for a Chicago-style feast.
"At Portillo’s, Chicago-style hot dogs are more than just a menu item—they’re a part of our DNA," said Vallory McCormack, Director of Marketing for Portillo’s. "We’re making sure everyone can join in on the celebration of the iconic hot dog that helped make Portillo’s a household name."
Whether you’re a deep-dish diehard, a Chicago dog purist or just in it for the novelty, this is the mashup you didn’t know you needed. Available for a limited time, it’s your chance to taste two of Chicago’s greatest hits in one cheesy, mustard-topped bite.