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Muffuletta photo coming soon
1946-1969
Muffuletta is a large, round sandwich originating in New Orleans, featuring layers of cold cuts, cheese, and a distinctive olive salad on a sturdy sesame loaf. Popularized after World War II, it became a beloved postwar regional icon blending Italian-American deli traditions with Southern food culture, often enjoyed at picnics and gatherings.
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Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza photo coming soon
1940s-present
A cracker-thin Chicago tavern-style pizza with edge-to-edge toppings, a crisp crust, and small square slices.
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Bagel Pizza photo coming soon
1970-1989
Split bagels topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and pepperoni or vegetables, baked until bubbly for a lunchbox and after-school classic.
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Chicken Cacciatore photo coming soon
1900s-present
Bone-in chicken browned and simmered with tomatoes, wine, peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and herbs in the Italian American style.