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6 Beloved Pizza Chains That Completely Vanished

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:20:00 +0000

Feeling nostalgic for your favorite childhood pizza chain? Take a trip back in time remembering these once beloved pizza chain restaurants that no longer exist.

15 Best Restaurants In The US For Wood-Fired Pizzas

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Iris Degn) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0000

From coast to coast, the US is full of excellent options for wood-fired pizza. These are the best wood-fired pizza restaurants, according to a travel writer.

10 Times Restaurant Chains Suddenly Shut Down And Upset Customers

staff@tastingtable.com (Charlotte Pointing) — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:20:00 +0000

At times, even the best restaurants shut down and upset loyal customers. Here are 10 of the most missed chain restaurants that have closed in recent years.

A New York Bagel In Mississippi? This Pizza Shop Lives Up To Its Hype

staff@tastingtable.com (Wendy Leigh) — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:30:00 +0000

While owner/chef Marisol Doyle is known for her renowned wood-fired pizzas, it's her sidekick specialty we're revealing today: A twist on New York-style bagels.

This Pizza Shop Repeatedly Ranks As The Best In All Of Chicago

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

If you want to try a truly remarkable Chicago-based pizzeria, give this small but mighty impressive chain a try the next time you're in the Windy City.

The Iconic Chicago Pizzeria Guy Fieri Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0000

Guy Fieri loves his pizza, and one particular Windy City-based pizzeria caught his eye on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

Watch Out, Domino's: This California-Born Pizza Chain Is Growing Fast

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:10:00 +0000

This California-based chain with nearly 40 years of cheesy history is on its way to encroaching on Domino's limelight.

The Highest-Rated Pizza Chain In The US Is A Deep-Dish Destination, According To Yelp

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:30:00 +0000

If you're surprised by Yelp users voting for a Chicago pizza chain as their favorite, you can order one to be shipped out to try it and see what you think.

We Found The Absolute Best Chicago-Style Pizza In New York

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

You don't need to head to Chicago for a deep dish pizza. There's a pizza joint that's serving up thick and saucy Chicago-style pies right in New York.

The Best Pizza Place In West Virginia Bakes Pies In The State's Only Coal-Fired Oven

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0000

West Virginia might be known as a fast food capital, but one of the best pizza places in the state has committed to using a coal-fired oven.

The Worst Domino's Sandwich You Can Order Is Lacking In More Ways Than One

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000

One Tasting Table team member tried every sandwich available at Domino's and ranked them. Unfortunately, this one fell to the bottom of the list.

The Absolute Best Domino's Sandwich Is Essentially Pizza In Disguise

staff@tastingtable.com (Rosie Govin) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Domino's is known for its pizza, so you might not even give the sandwiches on the menu a second thought -- though this one truly deserves checking out.

This Late-'70s Pizza Chain Went Bankrupt, But Chuck E. Cheese Emerged From Its Ashes

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Chuck E. Cheese will forever be known for its blend of animatronics, games, and entertainment -- a combination innovated by its predecessor.

Princess Diana Loved This Italian Restaurant For Pizza Cravings

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

If you want to pay homage to Princess Diana, stopping by this Italian restaurant for a slice is a must. Here's everything you need to know about the spot.

The Best Popular Pizza Chain Serves Up Chicago-Style Slices

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000

According to Tasting Table, one pizza chain stands far above the rest, known for its Chicago-style pies that cannot be beat.

There's No Doubt That This Is The Worst Popular Pizza Chain Of All

staff@tastingtable.com (Dee Lopez) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +0000

Tasting Table ranked 19 popular pizza chains, and found that one kid-friendly, birthday party favorite absolutely did not hold up for our adult palates.

America's Number-One Pizza Chain In Terms Of Sales May Not Be The One You'd Guess

staff@tastingtable.com (Nathan Legare) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:40:00 +0000

These days, fast food pizza chains dot practically every corner in the U.S., but when it comes to which restaurant leads in revenue, many might be surprised.

8 Unspoken Rules When Dining In Italy

staff@tastingtable.com (Elettra Pauletto) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:20:00 +0000

When you go out to eat in Italy, whether it's at a fancy restaurant or a local place, there are some unspoken rules you should know about before going.

Why The Domino's Logo Has 3 Dots On Its Tiles

staff@tastingtable.com (Autumn Swiers) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Domino's logo is a bit like the American flag in that both are red, white, and blue rectangles. There's also a similarity between the dots and the stars.

You Can Get Reindeer Meat As A Topping At Alaska's Best Pizza Place

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000

At this pizzaria in Alaska, slices can be ordered with a reindeer's meaty enhancement.