Maybe you know, but in case you don't, I am a Native Chicagoan. (Which means that I can be considered a "Damn Yankee"). And even though I've been a Tuscaloosa Resident for over 25 years now, I still LOVE Great Tasting Midwestern Delicacies! Food like Polish & Italian Sausage, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, Bratwurst, & of course, Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza!

Now, being a "Damn Yankee", I always thought that it would be impossible, or near impossible to find Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza south of The Mason-Dixon line. However, after being tipped off by a fellow pizza loving buddy of mine, I am happy to report that I have been proven WRONG!  Yes, you CAN find Authentic, Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza right HERE in Alabama. And the place to find it is at Tortugas Pizza in Hoover. At least two times a month, I make the 40 minute drive from my house up to Hoover, to stuff my face with their DELICIOUS pizza creations. Sometimes, I pick it up as a carry out, other times I dine in, (especially when they have a Chicago sporting event on one of their many televisions, like last night's World Series Game...GO CUBS!) But however I choose to feast on their pizza, the result is always the same: Tortugas always satisfies my craving for Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza!  

So, take it from me, a Native Chicagoan, if you want a taste of Chicago without leaving Alabama, you owe it to yourself to check out Tortugas Pizza at 2801 John Hankins Parkway in Hoover. I highly recommend it!

 

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