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Lou Malnati's Chicago Pizza Will Deliver to Middle East, Just This Once

Photograph from justinhenry on Flickr Packed in dry ice, thousands of pizzas from the landmark Chicago chain Lou Malnati's will soon arrive for troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan as a gift from retired Air Force sergeant Mark Evans. A resident of the deep-dish capital, Evans wanted the pizzas delivered in time for July 4th to celebrate the American staple. Of course, what constitutes as "American" pie differs from region to region, as our very own Adam has dissected at length. But something tells me, even non-Chicagoan soldiers will be okay with the flaky, buttery crust. Lou Malnati's pies can...

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Baghdad Style

A man has opened a pizzeria in Baghdad, the New York Times reports in an AP story apparently picked up from the Wall Street Journal. Walid Mahmoud learned his chops working in a family pizzeria in Rome. When the Americans came to town, he cobbled enough cash money together to open a pie joint. "The Wall Street Journal reports on a good day he sells nearly 200 pizzas," the story says. "But orders can drop to a handful depending on terrorist activity." I bet. Not only that, but if Mr. Mahmoud offers delivery, he has to contend with some pretty...

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