"Located near the Art Institute and Symphony Center, Exchequer is good for a group meal after an afternoon of Monet or before an evening of Beethoven. Almost a museum in its own right, this massive 50-year-old deep-dish pizza spot is covered in Chicago memorabilia, from “Al Capone Wanted” posters, to Bears and Bulls newspaper clippings. Though it’s not the city’s best deep dish and differs from a traditional Chicago-style pie—cheese is layered on top of a slightly sweet tomato sauce and soft, chewy crust—the combination of bread and cheese is predictably satisfying. There’s a wide selection of toppings available, but our favorite is aptly named The Chicago: Italian sausage, Italian beef, onion, and giardiniera. " - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
