Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza Gains National Momentum as Bars Prioritize Shareable Menus

By Bettina Makalintal · Eater · 2026-10-20

Eater reports that the thin-crust, square-cut pizza traditionally found in Midwestern neighborhood bars is now anchoring new restaurant concepts from New York to Fort Worth. Operators like Bradley Shorten and Mike Fadem are leveraging the style's crisp texture and grid-like latti

Eater reports that the thin-crust, square-cut pizza traditionally found in Midwestern neighborhood bars is now anchoring new restaurant concepts from New York to Fort Worth. Operators like Bradley Shorten and Mike Fadem are leveraging the style's crisp texture and grid-like latti