Top Pizza Decided At District 205 Foundation Fundraiser

ELMHURST, IL — The success of the District 205 Foundation’s Top Pizza Taste of Elmhurst fundraising event continued this year as over 500 pizza-loving guests of all ages descended on York High School on April 26 to enjoy selections from nine local restaurants and pizzerias.

The district said participating vendors included Aurelio’s, Bacci, DiLeo’s, Fratello’s, Gulliver’s, Lou Malnati’s, Mama Maria’s, Roberto’s and Rosati’s.

“It seems that most people tend to go with the ‘usual’ when it comes to ordering pizza, so it is really fun to provide an opportunity for restaurants to showcase their pies and guests to try something new that may become a future favorite,” Foundation Executive Director Lisa Fanelli said in a release.

In a fun, light-hearted competition, guests also voted for their favorites in multiple categories. Elmhurst’s Fratello’s has generously participated every year and this year brought a gluten free option that came in second in that category to Baci, which received favorite gluten free honors.

The district said newcomer Rosati’s tied with Roberto’s for favorite specialty pizza, and first-time participant Aurelio’s topped the sauce and pepperoni pizza categories. Gulliver’s came in a close second in both sausage and crust categories to Lou Malnati’s, which also won favorite cheese.

Pizza fans gave the Overall Favorite Pizza Bronze medal to Aurelio’s and DiLeo’s (tie), Silver to Mama Maria’s and Gold to the returning champion, Lou Malnati’s, the district said.

Proceeds from this and all Elmhurst District 205 Foundation fundraising events support educational enhancements for all 13 public schools. The Top Pizza proceeds of over $5,000 come on the heels of a very successful February Gala which raised $200,000.

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