Ruby Opens Can Of Worms About Pizza

Flo & Santos' Polish pizza

Looks like Chicago magazine's Jeff Ruby is reaping the whirlwind after publishing his top 25 pizzas in the area. Since then, Ruby's faced it from all comers, with comments ranging from "Where is Giordano's (on the list)" to "Jeff Ruby isn't from Chicago," a charge that we thought was only levied at specific writers right here. (For the record, Ruby's own wife has even accused him of "not being Chicagoan enough.") But he's taking the shots like a good food writer, with the requisite combination of humor, combativeness and fact. If you want a primer in how to respond to someone who goes by the name "Scoods," these are must reads and views.

PS. Ruby, that offer for a pie at Phil's still stands.