UPDATE: DwellSocial said several events were sold out due to high demand, but additional dates and locations were coming. Details here.
A Chicago restaurant recently dubbed the best pizza spot in the U.S. by Yelp is now available beyond its usual locations -- but only for a limited time.
Pequod's Pizza announced Sunday that fans of its carmelized crust can get the beloved zas "without making the trek into the city."
Throughout this week, the popular pizzeria will be popping up in five different Chicago-area suburbs, and even offering delivery through DwellSocial.
Each day this week, starting Tuesday, the restaurant will offer pizzas in a different suburb. Fans will have until 12 p.m. that day to place a delivery order.
"You'll want to secure your order early because these events do sell out!" Pequod's said in its announcement.
The schedule is as follows:
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(Orders can be placed here)
Tuesday, February 20 – Buffalo Grove
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631 Woodhollow Lane
Wednesday, February 21 – La Grange
1030 South Stone Avenue
Thursday, February 22 – Lincolnshire
300 Parkway Drive
Friday, February 23 – Addison
236 West Lake Street
Sunday, February 25 – Homewood-Flossmoor
Blue Pearl Candle Co. 17538 Dixie Highway
It's not the first time Pequod's has ventured out into more Chicago-area suburbs. Last week, the eatery popped up in Naperville, Northbrook, Hoffman Estates and Oak Brook.
The opportunity for suburban delivery, however, comes as traffic at the Chicago location spikes due to a recent Yelp ranking. Pequod's was named the best pizza spot in the U.S. by Yelp elites and since the ranking's release, the owner said business skyrocketed.
On Friday night alone the Chicago location made 400 pizzas.
"The caramelized cheese crust on its pan-style pies has been racking up stars among locals and Hollywood glitterati alike," the ranking stated.
The pizzeria has also had other claims to fame, including a recent feature on Season 2 of the hit show "The Bear."
“We call it pan pizza, but really, it’s just our pizza: a unique take on traditional Chicago pizza,” General Manager Sean Asbra told Yelp. “It’s thick, with a soft bready center, a crispy bottom, and a caramelized cheese crust around the edge.”
Five other city spots also made the top 100 list -- including many that have also been named among the best in the U.S. and world on other rankings.
