If you were a pizza what would you be?

Chicago is big on many things but one stands out more than any other– pizza. There are many flavors and styles to choose from and they all depend on what type of person you are. I have created a short list matching pizzas to personalities. So, if you were a pizza what would you be?

Call Me Cheesy – Head to Pizzeria Uno on the corner of Wabash and Ohio and order their Four Cheese Pizza: mozzarella, cheddar, romano and feta with basil pesto and plum tomatoes. This deep dish pizza pie will satisfy any appetite and also make those cheesy jokes that much funnier.

The Sausage King – Try out the butter crust pizza at Lou Malnati’s on Wells Street . You can order crumble or patty sausage – but go for the patty and your pizza will have a layer of sausage on top. Also, for the gluten free eaters, they offer a gluten free pizza with the sausage patty as the base.

The Oprah Fan – If you tend to agree with Oprah, and many do, then try out Pizano’s on State Street . They received the best pizza vote from Oprah, so it must be good. Try out their famous butter crust– same family as Lou Malnati’s – and the spicy pepperoni pizza. Add a beverage and you’ve got Oprah’s favorite meal, just don’t jump on the couch.

Popeye – For those of us who remember to eat their spinach, head to Giordano’s on Rush Street . Their deep dish spinach pizza is incredibly fulfilling and will make you strong to the finish. Olive Oil not included.

The Vegetarian – For a more “natural” experience with your food, order the Shroom Pizza -woodland mushrooms, spinach, béchamel, wild herbs, goat cheese & parmigiano-reggiano - from Crust in Wicker Park . Their “Eat Real, Drink Real” philosophy blended with traditional Italian flatbread pizzas makes for a great dining experience.

The Meat-a-tarian – Meat, meat, and more meat. Gino’s East on Superior Street piles it high with their Meaty Legend deep dish pizza. The combination of Pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon, and bacon will make any meat lover go crazy. As an added bonus, bring a marker because they let you write your name on the wall.

East Coast – For all you New Englander’s who rather eat foldable, crisp, thin crust pizza, head to Coal Fire on Grand Ave. Their coal fired oven bakes the pizza at 800 degrees so the crust is crisp and burnt around the edges. Try the Fiorentino, mozzarella topped with tomato sauce, layered with hot Calabrese salami and roasted red peppers.

Meatball – If you’re feeling like a meatball, head to the Chicago Oven and Pizza Grinder on Clark Street . Their pizza isn’t in the usual form, but in a pot pie which you order by the half or full pound. This giant lump of pizza will definitely fill your appetite.

GQ - For guys like me, we eat at Pequod’s on Clybourn Ave. Their pan pizza was voted top 25 in the USA by GQ Magazine. Don’t expect a fancy dining room – a long bar, lots of high top seating, and plenty of locals. Try their sausage and fresh basil pan pizza – just what you need to boost your ego before a night out on the town.

Cheeseburger – The debate over the best after hour food has finally ended. Ranalli’s on Clark combines a greasy cheeseburger with thin crust pizza. They deliver late which makes it is an excellent choice for after a night out on the town.

Hopefully this will be useful in deciding where to eat and also provide a little insight to what pizza you really are. In case you would like to know, I am a Cheesy-GQ-Sausage King.