I love pizza and I have been craving good deep dish for a while. However, it is hard to come by in Phoenix; so imagine my excitement when I learned about the Lou Malnati grand opening. I continued to scope it out for weeks! "Open...open...open!"
My boyfriend and I ordered takeout to avoid the Friday night crowd, wrapping around the building. We ordered online one medium "the Lou." The online system was user-friendly. Despite taking two hours, we were impressed with the accuracy of the slated pick up time.
On one hand, the sauce, cheese, and toppings (spinach/mushrooms/tomato) tasted deliciously and seemed fresh, BUT the crust was beyond bland and artificial in flavor and texture! I was disappointed since this was the main point of ordering deep dish pizza and so my craving continues unfulfilled. I'm not even sure if it's worthwhile to see if the taste improves by dining in the restaurant.
After a bad meal, there are two things you can't get back: your money and appetite.