Gino's East of Chicago is celebrating National Pizza Month with a brand new Crackerjack pizza.
Developed by Gino's East Co-Owner Tod Himmel, the new Crackerjack pizza will be available throughout the month of October. This premium pizza starts with either a deep dish or a tavern-style thin crust, which is then topped with a blend of hot pepper jack and mozzarella cheeses, spicy pepperoni, bacon, and Calabrian chili oil. As Himmel explains in a recent press release, "I love making pizzas that combine unique and unexpected flavors. In this case, I wanted to pair a little bit of heat and a little bit of sweet. Just as the spicy from the pepper jack, pepperoni and chili hit your taste buds, the sweet crunch of the 'crack' bacon brings you back."
Spicy Chili Oil Pizzas
Gino's East of Chicago Created the Crackjack Pizza for National Pizza Month
Trend Themes
1. Sweet-and-spicy Fusion Foods - Blending contrasting flavors like heat from Calabrian chili oil with the sweetness of 'crack' bacon is reinventing traditional comfort foods.
2. Celebratory Limited-edition Menus - Offering special dishes for events like National Pizza Month drives customer engagement through exclusivity.
3. Gourmet Pizzas with Unique Ingredients - Utilizing premium, unexpected ingredients such as pepper jack cheese and infused oils elevates the casual pizza to gourmet status.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant and Food Services - Incorporating unique flavor profiles offers new culinary experiences and enhances customer attraction and retention.
2. Specialty Food Retail - Selling limited-edition or seasonal items fosters a sense of urgency and exclusivity among consumers.
3. Food Ingredients and Additives - The rising popularity of unique ingredients like Calabrian chili oil signals a shift towards bold and exotic flavors in mainstream dining.