This small Edgewater spot serves up some of the best deep dish in town.
The vibe: Casual, lively, bright.
The food: Owner George Bumbaris uses a sourdough starter and recipe that’s based on lagana—a Greek flatbread similar to focaccia. The bottom of each pie is also dusted with cornmeal while the edges of the crust are caramelized. And instead of putting the toppings under the sweet red sauce, Bumbaris layers them over it.
The drinks: A tight offering of Coke, water and bottled iced tea.
Time Out tip: The menu pays tribute to famous Georges throughout history, so check out the fun creations like Weasley’s Spicy Red Top (Italian sausage, fire-roasted red peppers, spicy cherry peppers, ricotta) and Michael’s S&M (spaghetti, meatballs, ricotta, roasted garlic).
Updated with reporting by Lauren Brocato