# 292. Chicago Thin Pizza: An Underdog No More

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Podcast: [The Hot Slice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hot-slice-411519)
Published: 2026-01-08T05:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail When most people think of Chicago pizza, they picture a deep-dish behemoth, a cheesy beast you need a fork and knife to conquer. But locals know the real MVP of the region is Chicago Thin – and it’s finally getting the love it deserves. We sat down with Tony Troiano of J.B. Alberto’s Pizza, a 60-year-old Chicago institution and recent winner of the Great American Pizza Challenge for Best Traditional Thin Pizza. Troiano has been in the game a long time and had some incredible...

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