Slice of Indiana’s Cool North – A Pizza Lover’s Trail
Posted on October 30, 2024 by Dina Miller
Indiana's Cool North boasts a rich pizza culture with local pizzerias that have been serving communities for decades, many for 30 years or more. Known for their dedication to quality, some of these spots specialize in woodfired pizzas, bringing unique, smoky flavors to their handmade crusts. These pizzas often feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients and toppings that cater to a range of tastes. From family-owned establishments to new, trendy spots, Indiana's Cool North Pizza Trail has something for everyone.
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria - You Are One of the Family
Founded in 1979 by Tom Gelsosomo, Gelsosomos Pizza brings authentic Italian flavors to Portage, and later to Chesterton and Valparaiso as well as other locations in northern Indiana. Growing up in a South Chicago Italian neighborhood, Tom’s passion for great Italian food inspired him to create a pizzeria that shares his heritage. At Gelsosomos “you are one of the family.”
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