Pizzeria Uno’s founder Ike Sewell, without whom this day wouldn’t exist. He is credited with creating the spectacular deep dish pizza in 1943 in Chicago.
The pizza
This filling, tasty pizza, also known as Chicago-style pizza, has a thick, buttery crust that can be as high as 3 inches tall, along with generous amounts of sauce, toppings and cheese.
Deep-dish in Dayton
Celebrate with deep dish for dinner!
Here are three places to get some locally
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Locations: 126 N. Main St., Dayton | 9246 Schulze Drive, West Chester
Delivery: No, but it does offer takeout.
Hours: Sun: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Mon: 11:30 a.m. - 09:30 p.m.; Tue-Sat: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Info: Website | Facebook | Dayton: 937-910-8000 | West Chester: 513-942-6646
Jet’s Pizza
Best-known for its 8-corner, golden-brown, deep-dish crust.
Locations: 5843 Far Hills Ave. (Dayton), 3979 Indian Ripple Road (Beavercreek), 2418 Esquire Drive (Beavercreek)
Delivery: Yes, including online ordering
Hours: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Mon.-Thur. and Sun.), 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. (Fri. and Sat.)
BJs Restaurant/Brewhouse
This brewhouse offers deep-dish pizza on its menu and even has recommended beer pairings. Yum!
Locations: 2715 Fairfield Commons Drive, Beavercreek | 10563 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg | Tri-County mall, Cincinnati
Delivery: No, but it does offer carryout and curbside pickup
Hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
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