"Chicago natives Ken and Elaine Spinato opened their first Valley pizzeria in Scottsdale back in 1974. It was an instant hit for a couple of reasons — namely, thin, crispy crusts; sweet, robust tomato sauce; generous toppings; and green olives, an unusual topping to Phoenicians but a familiar one to Chicagoans back in the day. The green olives are inexplicably gone now, but Spinato’s, which now boasts six Valley locations, remains a great place to get a Chicago-style pizza as well as other classic Italian fare. For an entertaining seventh option, snag a slice at the concessions at Footprint Center, where the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury play." - Nikki Buchanan
