Slice Shop — Review by First We Feast
Chicago, United States — Pizza - Chicago Deep Dish and New York Style
Host Speedy from First We Feast visits Slice Shop in Chicago to compare New York and Chicago pizza styles with Sean Evans. While the New York slice received an 8 out of 10 but was criticized for being too floppy, the Chicago deep dish pizza impressed Speedy so much that he humorously suggested changing the entire show concept to focus on Chicago pizza instead.
What was great: Chicago deep dish pizza with excellent cheese pool, serious quality meal, impressive taste that converted the New York pizza enthusiast
What could improve: New York style slice was excessively floppy and didn't hold its structure well
The Dishes
The review centered on a classic pizza showdown between two styles. The New York slice featured a traditional cheese topping with nice cooking and decent quality. However, Speedy noted that while it tasted good, the slice was excessively floppy and lacked structural integrity, unable to hold strong on its own. He scored it an 8 out of 10 but expressed his preference for pizza that can maintain its shape.
The Chicago deep dish was a completely different experience. When brought to the table, it arrived with cutlery, indicating its substantial, lasagna-like nature as a serious meal. The most striking feature was the impressive cheese pool visible on top. Speedy was genuinely converted by the experience, with the deep dish clearly impressing him far more than the New York counterpart.
The Experience
The visit was filmed on St. Patrick's Day, which added a festive element with the pizzeria creating a green crust as a special touch for the occasion. The atmosphere was casual and fun, with Sean Evans and Speedy sharing genuine chemistry and honest reactions throughout the tasting. The eating experience of the deep dish was notably different from traditional pizza, requiring cutlery and being more of a serious, substantial meal rather than a quick grab-and-go slice.
Value and Pricing
No specific pricing information was mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
Is it too late to change the premise of the whole show? Can we just do a Chicago pizza shop instead of a New York one?
This quote perfectly captures Speedy's genuine conversion from being a New York pizza advocate to becoming impressed with Chicago's deep dish offering. His humorous suggestion to completely pivot the show's concept demonstrates how much the Chicago pizza exceeded his expectations.
The Verdict
Slice Shop successfully challenged Speedy's New York pizza preferences with quality Chicago deep dish that made him reconsider his stance on regional pizza styles. The restaurant is best for anyone willing to embrace a more substantial, serious pizza experience and those curious about the New York versus Chicago pizza debate.