Who is Lou Malnati?
Lou got his start in the 1940’s, working alongside his father in Chicago’s first pizzeria. Then Lou took his pizza expertise to the northern suburb of Lincolnwood, Illinois, where he and his wife Jean opened the first Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria on March 17, 1971. Aficionados of deep-dish pizza lined the streets on opening day for just a taste. Lou became legendary for his high-spirited character, generosity and passion for sports.