Coming to the Farifield Mall area by year’s end.

You have heard the buzz and mumblings, and may have even seen what the pizzas look like. . Giordano’s Pizza is coming. Yes, finally, a one of a kind Deep Dish Chicago Style Icon will enter the Miami Valley, and thick pizza in Dayton will forever be changed.

Opening day will be Tuesday, Feb 19th!
They will open at 2819 Centre Drive, which is across from the Fairfield Commons, in the spot that was once Logan’s Steakhouse.

Eating the pizza here is a Food Adventure. in fact it is more of a pie than pizza. A combination of deep dish pizza, a stuffed pizza and a tomato pie from all walks and regions of Italian life.

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON GIORDANO’S RESTAURANT:

— In the 1800’s in Turino, Italy, Mama Giordano would get married to a Mr Boglio. Every Easter she would make a big “Italian Easter Pie” for her family. This pie was made only on special occasions and was a huge, stuffed pizza.

— In 1974 Italian immigrants Efren and Joseph Boglio started serving their mom’s recipe in the South side of Chicago.

A Chicago Icon

— In 2018 they have about 50 locations, one about to be Dayton, Ohio !

HOW TO MAKE A FAMOUS GIORDANO’S STUFFED PIZZA:

1) The pizzas are made to order and baked like a pie

2) An oiled, Deep Dish pan is lined with a signature flaky, thick dough on the bottom. This dough tastes like a mix of pizza dough, part pie dough, and part “pot pie” crust.

3) The pan is lined with ingredients placed on top of the thick crust.

4) The ingredients are covered in a huge mound of mozzarella cheese

5) This step is the “secret” that sets them apart. A thin layer of top dough is than placed atop the pizza and trimmed off, making a pie type appearance. Numerous air holes are purposely put into this layer.

6) A thick, generous helping of marinara sauce is hand ladled onto the thin top crust , covering it completely.

The Stuffed Pizza from Giordano’s

7) The pizza is baked for 45 minutes.

There you have it, the steps to a Giordano’s Stuffed pizza. We hope they open sooner than later, we cannot wait for a stuffed pizza Food Adventure.

Besides stuffed pizza Giordano menu features appetizers, Italian dishes, thin crust pizza, salads, and has a full catering menu.

Dayton has had its brush with Chicago Pizzas. Uno’s Pizzeria used to operate 3 stores in Dayton, Centerville and Huber Heights. Two Uno’s have since closed and only the downtown Dayton location remains at 126 North Main St. next to Victoria Theater.

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If you can’t wait until they open, feel free to go to www.Girodanos.com and have a pizza sent by special delivery to your doorstep.

A thick dough is lined on the bottom of the pan, then igredients are applied.

Cheezy

Next comes mounds of cheese

Next a small thin layer of dough on top, poke holes

Delicious and filling -Giordanos is coming …

Literally tire of pizza

final step before baking – ladel on that sauce baby !!

Top with sauce, bake 45 min

Behold another Food Adventure’s “Small Bites” article. Here we feature some of our favorite food items in the Dayton area. We are not food critics, we are just a couple of guys who love to eat.

With no further delay, let’s dive into Small Bites for 3/15/2012.

The HOT DOGS at UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SPORTING EVENTS:

Best Sporting Event Hot Dog…EVER

Nothing goes with good sports better than good hot dogs. In our opinion, the University of Dayton has the best hot dogs of any sports related venue. Whether at Welcome Stadium watching football, or at University of Dayton Arena watching basketball, these dogs always hit the spot. President Barack Obama even downed a U.D. hot dog in record time this week with British Prime Minister David Cameron on their visit to Dayton for the 2012 NCAA Basketball First Four games. So you see, these hot dogs are world class. Since we were kids, we have enjoyed these hot dogs which are wrapped in a Heiner brand “sunny” bun. They cost about $3 at sporting events. What kind of hot dogs are they? They are Cincinnati’s own, Kahn’s hot dogs, made with turkey and pork. They are regular sized hot dogs, not the huge sausage dogs that The Big Ragu hates. We told you where the best sports hot dog is, all you need to do is choose your toppings: mustard or ketchup… or both.

THE GYROS at GYRO PALACE :

The Supreme Gyro at Gyro Palace

Let’s face it, it is hard to find a good gyro in Dayton, Ohio. Some people wait for the annual Greek Festival to get their fix. But The Big Ragu knows where you can get a fantastic Gyro, year round. In a small shopping center near the corner of State Routes 725 and 741 in Miamisburg, lies the Gyro Palace. For more than 10 years this family run business has served up heaping handfuls of giant gyros to happy customers. The kitchen workers slice the gyro meat, place it in a pita, then top it with fresh tomatoes, sliced onions and Tzatziki sauce. The regular gyro sandwich is $5, while a chicken gyro is $5.50. Trust us, this sandwich will fill you up and is worth every penny. Whether you eat in or carry it out, you will enjoy a Mediterranean Food Adventure here!

THE DEEP DISH PIZZA WITH TURBO CRUST at JETS PIZZA:

Deep Dish Pizza at Jets

Want a pizza that packs a hunger busting punch? Then you have to try the Deep Dish Pizza at Jet’s. Started in Sterling Heights, Michigan, this thick square deep dish pizza is loaded with tomato sauce and sliced into rectangles. Strangely reminiscent (we would say almost identical) to the Noble Roman’s Siclian Style Pizza of the 70’s and 80’s, this pie is a blast from the past. It is also one of most filling pizzas we have ever eaten. The thick crust is topped as you wish, then finished with a mound of cheese. We suggest to also ask for the Turbo Crust which means the crust is brushed with butter, garlic and romano cheese. A great value for the size and taste, make sure you fly on over to the location near Whipp Road in Centerville. From this point forward, we are no longer responsible for your addiction to Jet’s Pizza.

THE FIREHOUSE 5-WAY at GOLD STAR CHILI:

Gold Star Chili’s “Firehouse 5-way”

In 1965, Gold Star Chili entered into the Cincinnati chili wars, and has been heating things up ever since. Your Food Adventurers also like to spice things up. Gold Star’s “Firehouse Way” option of ordering any Cincinnati style chili classic allows anyone to do just that.
What makes up a Firehouse 5-way? The dish starts with the standard spaghetti, chili, onions, beans and cheese. Then the magic happens, as a roasted red pepper hot sauce is added around the dish. The creation is then generously sprinkled with a unique 5-pepper spice mix. The meal is a great twist on a regional dish. The Big Ragu like to visit the Monroe store, or the restaurant in Lebanon. No matter which location you are at, if you want to share in the hotness, then order the Firehouse 5-Way at Gold Star Chili. When it comes to heat, they just dont sing it, they bring it.