Giordano’s has brought its pizza to Columbus, but don’t call it deep-dish. It’s a stuffed pizza. That’s a very important distinction, CEO Yorgo Koutsogiorgas said. “It is a different kind of experience than the original deep dish,” Koutsogirogas said. “We’re kind of the evolution of the deep-dish pizza in Chicago. It tastes somewhat different, in our opinion, without putting anybody down.”

Giordano’s way of making pizza starts with a first layer of crust that’s stretched, covering the tall sides of the pan. Cheese and other ingredients are then added, followed by a second layer of dough, which helps form a seal to cook the meats or vegetables. The top is covered with sauce and a handful of grated parmesan. The company, founded in 1974, has entered the Columbus market by taking over the former Buffalo Wild Wings site at 2137 Polaris Parkway (Buffalo Wild Wings relocated nearby.)