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* By January: [[Pizza Extreme]] has stores at 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave.<ref name="wsj-2000-01-30-p95">(2000, January 30). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement listing 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 95. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400922560/ 400922560].</ref>
* By January: [[Pizza Extreme]] has stores at 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave.<ref name="wsj-2000-01-30-p95">(2000, January 30). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement listing 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 95. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/400922560/ 400922560].</ref>
* About March 30: a second [[Rosati’s Pizza|Rosati's]] opens at 6644 Mineral Point Rd., four months after the first at 4933 Commercial Ave.<ref name="ct-2000-04-13-p64">Kalk, S. (2000, April 13). "Everything's coming up Rosati's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 64. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238055/ 522238055], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238055/ 522238055], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238057/ 522238057].</ref>
* About March 30: a second [[Rosati’s Pizza|Rosati's]] opens at 6644 Mineral Point Rd., four months after the first at 4933 Commercial Ave.<ref name="ct-2000-04-13-p64">Kalk, S. (2000, April 13). "Everything's coming up Rosati's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 64. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238055/ 522238055], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238055/ 522238055], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522238057/ 522238057].</ref>
* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] has seven Madison stores on the licence list, including 4556 Monona Dr.; the list also carries Pizzeria Bellini at 401 E. Washington Ave., Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria at 620 University Ave., [[Urban Pizza Cafe|Urban Pizza Co.]] and three [[Pizza Hut]]s<ref name="ct-2000-05-25-p12">(2000, May 25). City of Madison licence renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 12–13). ''The Capital Times''. p. 12. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191464/ 522191464], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191464/ 522191464], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191472/ 522191472].</ref><ref name="ct-2000-05-24-p39">(2000, May 24). City of Madison licence renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 39–40). ''The Capital Times''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190287/ 522190287], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190287/ 522190287], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190294/ 522190294].</ref>.
* May: [[Rocky Rococo]] has seven Madison stores on the license list, including 4556 Monona Dr.; the list also carries Pizzeria Bellini at 401 E. Washington Ave., Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria at 620 University Ave., [[Urban Pizza Cafe|Urban Pizza Co.]] and three [[Pizza Hut]]s<ref name="ct-2000-05-25-p12">(2000, May 25). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 12–13). ''The Capital Times''. p. 12. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191464/ 522191464], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191464/ 522191464], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191472/ 522191472].</ref><ref name="ct-2000-05-24-p39">(2000, May 24). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 39–40). ''The Capital Times''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190287/ 522190287], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190287/ 522190287], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190294/ 522190294].</ref>.
* [[Rocky Rococo]] opens Party Pizzeria East near East Towne<ref name="wsj-2018-04-15-pE5">Kalk Derby, S. (2018, April 15). [https://madison.com/wsj/entertainment/dining/restaurants/rocky-rococo-leaves-east-washington-after-almost-40-years/article_e5333f46-415c-532f-92f5-01b7a3595302.html "Rocky Rococo leaves East Washington."] ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. E5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/420480646/ 420480646].</ref>.
* [[Rocky Rococo]] opens Party Pizzeria East near East Towne<ref name="wsj-2018-04-15-pE5">Kalk Derby, S. (2018, April 15). [https://madison.com/wsj/entertainment/dining/restaurants/rocky-rococo-leaves-east-washington-after-almost-40-years/article_e5333f46-415c-532f-92f5-01b7a3595302.html "Rocky Rococo leaves East Washington."] ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. E5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/420480646/ 420480646].</ref>.
* August: [[Toppers Pizza|Topper's]] is first found in Madison, at 1368 Regent St.<ref name="ct-2000-08-17-p2">(2000, August 17). "Hate crime charged after attack on cyclist outside Topper's Pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655231/ 522655231].</ref>
* August: [[Toppers Pizza|Topper's]] is first found in Madison, at 1368 Regent St.<ref name="ct-2000-08-17-p2">(2000, August 17). "Hate crime charged after attack on cyclist outside Topper's Pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522655231/ 522655231].</ref>
* September: Samara Kalk reports that the State Street Sal's "is no longer in business" (it had become [[Casa Bianca]]) and that [[Glass Nickel Pizza|Glass Nickel]] will soon open in Verona<ref name="ct-2000-09-21-p61">Kalk, S. (2000, September 21). "Pie in the face." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522186478/ 522186478].</ref>.
* September: Samara Kalk reports that the State Street [[Sal’s Pizzeria|Sal's]] "is no longer in business" (it had become [[Casa Bianca]]) and that [[Glass Nickel Pizza|Glass Nickel]] will soon open in Verona<ref name="ct-2000-09-21-p61">Kalk, S. (2000, September 21). "Pie in the face." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522186478/ 522186478].</ref>.
* September 24: [[David Wilson]], owner of [[Supreme Pizza]] since 1984, is killed riding his bicycle<ref name="ct-2000-09-26-p3">(2000, September 26). "Man killed." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522187740/ 522187740].</ref>. The restaurant is sold in November<ref name="wsj-2000-11-23-p96">Kalk, S. (2000, November 23). Supreme goes on, with new owners. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 96. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406741672/ 406741672].</ref>.
* September 24: [[David Wilson]], owner of [[Supreme Pizza]] since 1984, is killed riding his bicycle<ref name="ct-2000-09-26-p3">(2000, September 26). "Man killed." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522187740/ 522187740].</ref>. The restaurant is sold in November<ref name="wsj-2000-11-23-p96">Kalk, S. (2000, November 23). Supreme goes on, with new owners. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 96. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406741672/ 406741672].</ref>.
* October: the [[Glass Nickel Pizza|Glass Nickel]] owners buy CE's Tavern at 2415 Winnebago St. for a new restaurant<ref name="ct-2003-05-20-p22">Ivey, M. (2003, May 20). "Rayovac site redevelopment: the Glass Nickel-owned building next door." ''The Capital Times''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522443808/ 522443808].</ref>.
* October: the [[Glass Nickel Pizza|Glass Nickel]] owners buy CE's Tavern at 2415 Winnebago St. for a new restaurant<ref name="ct-2003-05-20-p22">Ivey, M. (2003, May 20). "Rayovac site redevelopment: the Glass Nickel-owned building next door." ''The Capital Times''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522443808/ 522443808].</ref>.
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* February: the Plan Commission approves Glass Nickel's $1 million building at 2415 Winnebago St.; it is never built<ref name="ct-2001-02-20-p5">Ivey, M. (2001, February 20). "East Wash area pizza shop plan OKd." ''The Capital Times''. p. 5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522178823/ 522178823].</ref>.
* February: the Plan Commission approves Glass Nickel's $1 million building at 2415 Winnebago St.; it is never built<ref name="ct-2001-02-20-p5">Ivey, M. (2001, February 20). "East Wash area pizza shop plan OKd." ''The Capital Times''. p. 5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522178823/ 522178823].</ref>.
* About September: Rocky Rococo opens at Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.<ref name="wsj-2001-08-22-p7">(2001, August 22). Rocky Rococo help-wanted advertisement for its new restaurant in Hilldale Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407470258/ 407470258].</ref><ref name="ct-2002-05-21-p4">(2002, May 21). City of Madison licence renewal applications, 2002–03 (pages 4–5). ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007657/ 526007657], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007657/ 526007657], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007659/ 526007659].</ref>
* About September: Rocky Rococo opens at Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.<ref name="wsj-2001-08-22-p7">(2001, August 22). Rocky Rococo help-wanted advertisement for its new restaurant in Hilldale Mall. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407470258/ 407470258].</ref><ref name="ct-2002-05-21-p4">(2002, May 21). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2002–03 (pages 4–5). ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007657/ 526007657], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007657/ 526007657], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526007659/ 526007659].</ref>
* September: cheese at $1.72 a pound squeezes Gino's, Rocky's, Pizza Pit and Urban Pizza<ref name="ct-2001-09-05-p1">Ivey, M. (2001, September 5). "Eating up profits: Cheese prices hurt pizza places." ''The Capital Times''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522189987/ 522189987], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522189987/ 522189987], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190014/ 522190014].</ref>.
* September: cheese at $1.72 a pound squeezes Gino's, Rocky's, Pizza Pit and Urban Pizza<ref name="ct-2001-09-05-p1">Ivey, M. (2001, September 5). "Eating up profits: Cheese prices hurt pizza places." ''The Capital Times''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522189987/ 522189987], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522189987/ 522189987], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190014/ 522190014].</ref>.
* October 31: [[Ian's Pizza]] opens at 319 N. Frances St.<ref name="dc-2001-11-08-ians-review">Damm, J. (2001, November 8). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_db3b40cf-d7f3-5023-bbe1-96205040282a.html "Artichokes on a pizza for $2.50? Visit Ian's Pizza."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref><ref name="ct-2001-11-29-p62">Kalk, S. (2001, November 29). "Ian's Famous Pizza By the Slice." ''The Capital Times''. p. 62. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541404/ 522541404], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541404/ 522541404], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541412/ 522541412].</ref>
* October 31: [[Ian's Pizza]] opens at 319 N. Frances St.<ref name="dc-2001-11-08-ians-review">Damm, J. (2001, November 8). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_db3b40cf-d7f3-5023-bbe1-96205040282a.html "Artichokes on a pizza for $2.50? Visit Ian's Pizza."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref><ref name="ct-2001-11-29-p62">Kalk, S. (2001, November 29). "Ian's Famous Pizza By the Slice." ''The Capital Times''. p. 62. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541404/ 522541404], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541404/ 522541404], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541412/ 522541412].</ref>
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* May 27: the third Madison [[Pizzeria Uno]] is "now open" at 3010 Crossroads Dr.<ref name="ct-2002-05-27-p3">(2002, May 27). Pizzeria Uno advertisement: 'Now open' on Madison's East Side at Crossroads Drive. ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526008327/ 526008327].</ref>
* May 27: the third Madison [[Pizzeria Uno]] is "now open" at 3010 Crossroads Dr.<ref name="ct-2002-05-27-p3">(2002, May 27). Pizzeria Uno advertisement: 'Now open' on Madison's East Side at Crossroads Drive. ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526008327/ 526008327].</ref>
* June: Richard F. Meyer, who had helped start [[Pizza Extreme]] in 1991 and was its vice president, dies<ref name="wsj-2002-06-22-p4">(2002, June 22). "Obituary: Richard F. Meyer." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407435195/ 407435195].</ref>.
* June: Richard F. Meyer, who had helped start [[Pizza Extreme]] in 1991 and was its vice president, dies<ref name="wsj-2002-06-22-p4">(2002, June 22). "Obituary: Richard F. Meyer." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407435195/ 407435195].</ref>.
* August: State Journal readers vote Glass Nickel, [[Paisan’s|Paisan's]] and Pizza Extreme the best pizza<ref name="wsj-2002-08-14-p82">(2002, August 14). "Readers' poll: Madison's favourite pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 82. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407466715/ 407466715].</ref>.
* August: State Journal readers vote Glass Nickel, [[Paisan’s|Paisan's]] and Pizza Extreme the best pizza<ref name="wsj-2002-08-14-p82">(2002, August 14). "Readers' poll: Madison's favorite pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 82. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407466715/ 407466715].</ref>.
* About September: Glass Nickel moves into the old tavern at [[2916 Atwood Avenue|2916 Atwood Ave.]] and opens its first dining room<ref name="wsj-2002-10-14-p23">Martell, C. (2002, October 14). "Glass Nickel opens sit-down pizza place." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407656609/ 407656609].</ref><ref name="wsj-2024-01-14-pA3">Kalk Derby, S. (2024, January 14). "'Quite a project' for Glass Nickel." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A3–A4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031340937/ 1031340937], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031340962/ 1031340962].</ref>.
* About September: Glass Nickel moves into the old tavern at [[2916 Atwood Avenue|2916 Atwood Ave.]] and opens its first dining room<ref name="wsj-2002-10-14-p23">Martell, C. (2002, October 14). "Glass Nickel opens sit-down pizza place." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407656609/ 407656609].</ref><ref name="wsj-2024-01-14-pA3">Kalk Derby, S. (2024, January 14). "'Quite a project' for Glass Nickel." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A3–A4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031340937/ 1031340937], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031340962/ 1031340962].</ref>.
* September: [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza|Edwardo's]] closes on Mineral Point Road<ref name="ct-2002-10-24-p65">Kalk Derby, S. (2002, October 24). "Benvenuto's heads for north side; Edwardo's calls it quits." ''The Capital Times''. p. 65. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522540936/ 522540936].</ref>.
* September: [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza|Edwardo's]] closes on Mineral Point Road<ref name="ct-2002-10-24-p65">Kalk Derby, S. (2002, October 24). "Benvenuto's heads for north side; Edwardo's calls it quits." ''The Capital Times''. p. 65. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522540936/ 522540936].</ref>.


===== 2003 =====
===== 2003 =====
* Teresa Pullara-Ouabel, great-granddaughter of the [[Bunky’s]] founders, opens Bunky's Cafe at 2827 Atwood Ave.<ref name="clarion-2016-04-20-bunkys">Everman, J. (2016, April 20). [https://www.theonlineclarion.com/news/2016/04/20/bunkys-cafe-closes-13-years/ "Bunky's Cafe closes after 13 years."] ''The Clarion''.</ref>
* February and March: robbers hit Pizza Pit on East Washington Avenue and Emil Street and both Pizza Extremes<ref name="ct-2003-02-10-p2">(2003, February 10). "Police briefs: Pizza Pit held up." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544319/ 522544319].</ref><ref name="wsj-2003-03-20-p2">Adams, B. (2003, March 20). "Robbers strike another pizza place." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406716943/ 406716943].</ref>.
* February and March: robbers hit Pizza Pit on East Washington Avenue and Emil Street and both Pizza Extremes<ref name="ct-2003-02-10-p2">(2003, February 10). "Police briefs: Pizza Pit held up." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544319/ 522544319].</ref><ref name="wsj-2003-03-20-p2">Adams, B. (2003, March 20). "Robbers strike another pizza place." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406716943/ 406716943].</ref>.
* April 28: Rozino's Pizza closes its last store, on Junction Road<ref name="ct-2003-04-29-p2">Moe, D. (2003, April 29). "Rozino's was a slice of city life." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523384490/ 523384490].</ref>.
* April 28: Rozino's Pizza closes its last store, on Junction Road<ref name="ct-2003-04-29-p2">Moe, D. (2003, April 29). "Rozino's was a slice of city life." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523384490/ 523384490].</ref>.
* About October: [[Casa Bianca]] West opens in the Rozino's space at 515 Junction Rd.<ref name="wsj-2003-12-21-p52">Martell, C. (2003, December 21). "Restaurant review: Casa Bianca — West Side incarnation does best at pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407390862/ 407390862].</ref>
* About October: [[Casa Bianca]] West opens in the Rozino's space at 515 Junction Rd.<ref name="wsj-2003-12-21-p52">Martell, C. (2003, December 21). "Restaurant review: Casa Bianca — West Side incarnation does best at pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407390862/ 407390862].</ref>
* October: the Daily Cardinal's pizza poll ranks Urban Pizza first, then Ian's, Glass Nickel, Rocky's and [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria|Falbo's]]<ref name="dc-2003-10-15-pizza-poll">Capecchi, L. (2003, October 15). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_540d6bb2-4337-56db-ada4-d745f277abcf.html "Pizza poll delivers."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>. Topper's plans its second Madison store<ref name="toppers-com-2003-10-07">[http://www.toppers.com/n-news/article.asp?id=18 "Topper's Prepares for Growth!"] ''toppers.com''. Retrieved October 22, 2026.</ref>.
* October: the Daily Cardinal's pizza poll ranks Urban Pizza first, then Ian's, Glass Nickel, Rocky's and [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria|Falbo's]]<ref name="dc-2003-10-15-pizza-poll">Capecchi, L. (2003, October 15). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_540d6bb2-4337-56db-ada4-d745f277abcf.html "Pizza poll delivers."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>. Topper's plans its second Madison store<ref name="toppers-com-2003-10-07">[http://www.toppers.com/n-news/article.asp?id=18 "Topper's Prepares for Growth!"] ''toppers.com''. Internet Archive capture of October 7, 2003: [https://web.archive.org/web/20031203221500/http://www.toppers.com/n-news/article.asp?id=18 archived copy]. Retrieved October 22, 2026.</ref>.
* October: the equipment of [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza|Edwardo's]] on Mineral Point Road is sold at auction<ref name="wsj-2003-10-19-p153">(2003, October 19). Public auction of restaurant equipment, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 153.</ref>.
* October: the equipment of [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza|Edwardo's]] on Mineral Point Road is sold at auction<ref name="wsj-2003-10-19-p153">(2003, October 19). Public auction of restaurant equipment, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 153.</ref>.


===== 2004 =====
===== 2004 =====
* March: [[Natt Spil]] opens at 211 King St. with a stone oven<ref name="dc-2004-10-28-nattspil">Sacia, J. (2004, October 28). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_8265f2ae-b860-57ed-8d9a-fc5f44eaf754.html "Play in the dark at Nattspil."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>.
* July: a fire closes [[Josie’s Spaghetti House]], 906 Regent St., for good<ref name="wsj-2008-11-15-pA3">Rickert, C. (2008, November 15). "Development planned for Josie's site." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/407779086/ 407779086].</ref>.
* March: [[Nattspil]] opens at 211 King St. with a stone oven<ref name="dc-2004-10-28-nattspil">Sacia, J. (2004, October 28). [https://madison.com/daily-cardinal/news/article_8265f2ae-b860-57ed-8d9a-fc5f44eaf754.html "Play in the dark at Nattspil."] ''The Daily Cardinal''.</ref>.
* April 4: Rocky Rococo turns 30; its founders have eight Madison restaurants<ref name="ct-2004-04-21-p2">Moe, D. (2004, April 21). "Rocky Rococo's full circle at 30." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529143893/ 529143893].</ref>.
* April 4: Rocky Rococo turns 30; its founders have eight Madison restaurants<ref name="ct-2004-04-21-p2">Moe, D. (2004, April 21). "Rocky Rococo's full circle at 30." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529143893/ 529143893].</ref>.
* April 30: [[The Pizza Oven]] closes at [[6016 Monona Drive|6016 Monona Dr.]] after 40 years<ref name="ct-2004-03-22-p11">Lipton, E. F. (2004, March 22). Regulars mourn coming changes to Monona's Pizza Oven. ''The Capital Times''. p. 11–12. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529174961/ 529174961], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529174972/ 529174972].</ref>. It reopens under a new owner elsewhere on Monona Drive<ref name="mc-2020-03-03-salvatores-monona">Kalk Derby, S. (2020, March 3). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/restaurants/article_2703edce-0070-5094-a460-57327cd1338f.html "Salvatore's Tomato Pies to open in former Pizza Oven in Monona."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* April 30: [[The Pizza Oven]] closes at [[6016 Monona Drive|6016 Monona Dr.]] after 40 years<ref name="ct-2004-03-22-p11">Lipton, E. F. (2004, March 22). Regulars mourn coming changes to Monona's Pizza Oven. ''The Capital Times''. p. 11–12. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529174961/ 529174961], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/529174972/ 529174972].</ref>. It reopens under a new owner elsewhere on Monona Drive<ref name="mc-2020-03-03-salvatores-monona">Kalk Derby, S. (2020, March 3). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/restaurants/article_2703edce-0070-5094-a460-57327cd1338f.html "Salvatore's Tomato Pies to open in former Pizza Oven in Monona."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
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* January: [[Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza|Boston's the Gourmet Pizza]], opened just before Christmas at Greenway Station in Middleton, is reviewed<ref name="ct-2005-01-21-p14">(2005, January 21). Capital Times review of Boston's the Gourmet Pizza, 8420 Market St., Middleton, open since shortly before Christmas 2004. ''The Capital Times''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525980056/ 525980056].</ref>. [[Toppers Pizza|Topper's]] announces a franchising drive; it has two Madison stores<ref name="ct-2005-01-13-p37">(2005, January 13). "Topper's Pizza plans big franchising effort." ''The Capital Times''. p. 37. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525981184/ 525981184].</ref>.
* January: [[Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza|Boston's the Gourmet Pizza]], opened just before Christmas at Greenway Station in Middleton, is reviewed<ref name="ct-2005-01-21-p14">(2005, January 21). Capital Times review of Boston's the Gourmet Pizza, 8420 Market St., Middleton, open since shortly before Christmas 2004. ''The Capital Times''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525980056/ 525980056].</ref>. [[Toppers Pizza|Topper's]] announces a franchising drive; it has two Madison stores<ref name="ct-2005-01-13-p37">(2005, January 13). "Topper's Pizza plans big franchising effort." ''The Capital Times''. p. 37. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525981184/ 525981184].</ref>.
* March: [[The Roman Candle Pizza|The Roman Candle]] opens at [[1054 Williamson Street|1054 Williamson St.]]<ref name="ct-2005-03-25-p18">Troller, S. (2005, March 25). "Willy St. gets comfy pizzeria." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525981911/ 525981911].</ref>
* March: [[The Roman Candle Pizza|The Roman Candle]] opens at [[1054 Williamson Street|1054 Williamson St.]]<ref name="ct-2005-03-25-p18">Troller, S. (2005, March 25). "Willy St. gets comfy pizzeria." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525981911/ 525981911].</ref>
* May: only two [[Pizza Hut]] restaurants remain on the city's licence list, down from four in 1995<ref name="ct-2005-05-23-p4">(2005, May 23). City of Madison licence list: Pizza Hut of Madison Inc., 2649 East Springs Dr. and 7440 Mineral Point Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525987724/ 525987724].</ref>. [[Rocky Rococo]] has eight<ref name="ct-2005-05-23-p5">(2005, May 23). City of Madison licence renewal list, May 2005 (continued): Casa Bianca, Pizza Pit, Pizzeria Uno, Glass Nickel, Pizza Di Roma, Urban Pizza Cafe. ''The Capital Times''. p. 5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525987738/ 525987738].</ref>.
* May: only two [[Pizza Hut]] restaurants remain on the city's license list, down from four in 1995<ref name="ct-2005-05-23-p4">(2005, May 23). City of Madison license list: Pizza Hut of Madison Inc., 2649 East Springs Dr. and 7440 Mineral Point Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525987724/ 525987724].</ref>. [[Rocky Rococo]] has eight<ref name="ct-2005-05-23-p5">(2005, May 23). City of Madison license renewal list, May 2005 (continued): Casa Bianca, Pizza Pit, Pizzeria Uno, Glass Nickel, Pizza Di Roma, Urban Pizza Cafe. ''The Capital Times''. p. 5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525987738/ 525987738].</ref>.
* July: [[Ian's Pizza]] opens its second store at 115 State St.<ref name="mc-2005-11-10-ians-slice-diversity">Evans, G. (2005, November 10). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_06a2d10c-0b8d-55ea-ae50-5146d1cafbbe.html "Ian's offers diners a slice of pizza diversity."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* July: [[Ian's Pizza]] opens its second store at 115 State St.<ref name="mc-2005-11-10-ians-slice-diversity">Evans, G. (2005, November 10). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_06a2d10c-0b8d-55ea-ae50-5146d1cafbbe.html "Ian's offers diners a slice of pizza diversity."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* About October: Sal's Pizzeria opens at [[15 North Butler Street|15 N. Butler St.]], run by the [[Casa Bianca]] family<ref name="mc-2005-12-15-sals-pizzeria">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_3c032bde-5fae-5d72-bd6a-7797821acdbb.html "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* About October: Sal's Pizzeria opens at [[15 North Butler Street|15 N. Butler St.]], run by the [[Casa Bianca]] family<ref name="mc-2005-12-15-sals-pizzeria">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_3c032bde-5fae-5d72-bd6a-7797821acdbb.html "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* November: [[Little Caesar’s|Little Caesars]] opens its second store, at 700 S. Gammon Rd.<ref name="ct-2005-11-08-p36">(2005, November 8). "Little Caesars opens west side pizzeria." ''The Capital Times''. p. 36. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526270404/ 526270404].</ref>
* November: [[Little Caesar’s|Little Caesars]] opens its second store, at 700 S. Gammon Rd.<ref name="ct-2005-11-08-p36">(2005, November 8). "Little Caesars opens west side pizzeria." ''The Capital Times''. p. 36. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526270404/ 526270404].</ref>
* December: [[Pizza Extreme]] has four stores<ref name="ct-2005-12-08-p27">(2005, December 8). Pizza Extreme help-wanted ad listing all locations: 5706 Raymond Rd., 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery, 1207 N. Sherman Ave. ''The Capital Times''. p. 27. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525998072/ 525998072].</ref>. [[La Rocca's Restaurant & Pizzeria|La Rocca's]] is announced for 940 Williamson St.<ref name="mc-2005-12-22-la-roccas-coming">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 22). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_68a1b1f0-c7dd-5751-a3c5-48eaa26d73ff.html "Willy Street to get more pizza -- but no Ragu."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* December: [[Pizza Extreme]] has four stores<ref name="ct-2005-12-08-p27">(2005, December 8). Pizza Extreme help-wanted ad listing all locations: 5706 Raymond Rd., 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery, 1207 N. Sherman Ave. ''The Capital Times''. p. 27. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/525998072/ 525998072].</ref>. [[La Rocca's Restaurant & Pizzeria|La Rocca's]] is announced for 940 Williamson St.<ref name="mc-2005-12-22-la-roccas-coming">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 22). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_68a1b1f0-c7dd-5751-a3c5-48eaa26d73ff.html "Willy Street to get more pizza -- but no Ragu."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* About December 30: [[Villa Dolce Cafe]], an Italian cafe with thin-crust pizza and gelato, opens at 1828 Parmenter St., Middleton<ref name="isthmus-2007-04-19-tony-lumani">Kepecs, B. S. (2007, April 19). [https://isthmus.com/food-drink/tony-lumani/ "Tony Lumani."] ''Isthmus''.</ref>.


===== 2006 =====
===== 2006 =====
* April 4: [[La Rocca's Restaurant & Pizzeria|La Rocca's]] opens<ref name="mc-2006-04-27-la-roccas-review-ct">Kalk Derby, S. (2006, April 27). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_ac1ab7d8-a989-5620-b605-5d03d1654af2.html "La Rocca's brings old-school Italian to Willy St."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* April 4: [[La Rocca's Restaurant & Pizzeria|La Rocca's]] opens<ref name="mc-2006-04-27-la-roccas-review-ct">Kalk Derby, S. (2006, April 27). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_ac1ab7d8-a989-5620-b605-5d03d1654af2.html "La Rocca's brings old-school Italian to Willy St."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* Late summer: [[Cafe Porta Alba]], Madison's first Neapolitan pizzeria, opens at 15 N. Butler St.<ref name="ct-2006-08-14-p22">(2006, August 14). Council proceedings: public hearing closed and licence granted to Cafe Porta Alba, 15 N. Butler Street, capacity 40. ''The Capital Times''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522523182/ 522523182].</ref><ref name="mc-2006-12-10-porta-alba-review">Martell, C. (2006, December 10). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_0d83554e-df7b-53ce-b7c1-abd8918a9c41.html "Cafe Porta Alba makes pizza the old-fashioned way."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* Late summer: [[Cafe Porta Alba]], Madison's first Neapolitan pizzeria, opens at 15 N. Butler St.<ref name="ct-2006-08-14-p22">(2006, August 14). Council proceedings: public hearing closed and license granted to Cafe Porta Alba, 15 N. Butler Street, capacity 40. ''The Capital Times''. p. 22. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522523182/ 522523182].</ref><ref name="mc-2006-12-10-porta-alba-review">Martell, C. (2006, December 10). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_0d83554e-df7b-53ce-b7c1-abd8918a9c41.html "Cafe Porta Alba makes pizza the old-fashioned way."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* August: Pietro Pipitone is turning the former Ole & Rick's Northside Tap, 1026 N. Sherman Ave., into an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, [[Cafe La Bellitalia]]<ref name="ct-2006-08-18-p3">(2006, August 18). "Northside goes Sicilian": Pietro Pipitone converting 1026 N. Sherman Ave. into an Italian restaurant and pizzeria. ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522523052/ 522523052].</ref>.
* September 1: [[Paisan’s|Paisan's]] leaves University Square after 30 years for 131 W. Wilson St.<ref name="mc-2007-11-29-paisans-56-years">Kalk Derby, S. (2007, November 29). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_c67a4468-5759-5f30-9733-de2d5a1c9274.html "After 56 years, Paisan's still comforts in new spot."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* September 1: [[Paisan’s|Paisan's]] leaves University Square after 30 years for 131 W. Wilson St.<ref name="mc-2007-11-29-paisans-56-years">Kalk Derby, S. (2007, November 29). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_c67a4468-5759-5f30-9733-de2d5a1c9274.html "After 56 years, Paisan's still comforts in new spot."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* Late October: [[Jeff & Jim’s Pizza]], a delivery chain from western Wisconsin, opens its first Madison store upstairs at 449 State St.<ref name="bh-2006-11-07-p4">Heidmann, B. L. (2006, November 7). [https://badgerlink.newsmemory.com/wna/badgerlink/ "Jeff & Jim's owners ready for competitive State Street pizza-by-the-box market."] ''The Badger Herald''. p. 4.</ref>
* The West Side store of [[Buck’s Pizza]] moves from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note">(2006, November 1). [https://madison.com/business/b2b/article_0200dbf6-9121-501f-9f04-234b65dd2617.html "Take Note."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* The West Side store of [[Buck’s Pizza]] moves from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.<ref name="mc-2006-11-01-take-note">(2006, November 1). [https://madison.com/business/b2b/article_0200dbf6-9121-501f-9f04-234b65dd2617.html "Take Note."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* By January 2007 the original [[Casa Bianca]] at 333 N. Bassett St. has closed<ref name="ct-2007-01-23-p1">(2007, January 23). Condo proposal for the one-acre site that had been home to the Casa Bianca Italian restaurant near N. Frances St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522455031/ 522455031].</ref>.
* By January 2007 the original [[Casa Bianca]] at 333 N. Bassett St. has closed<ref name="ct-2007-01-23-p1">(2007, January 23). Condo proposal for the one-acre site that had been home to the Casa Bianca Italian restaurant near N. Frances St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522455031/ 522455031].</ref>.
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* March 2: Za's Italian Cafe, later [[Mia Za’s|Mia Za's]], opens at 515 State St.<ref name="mc-2007-03-01-zas-opening">Kalk Derby, S. (2007, March 1). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_18878204-071c-5fd3-930b-4709ae584ea6.html "Za's aims to please with low-maintenance approach."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* March 2: Za's Italian Cafe, later [[Mia Za’s|Mia Za's]], opens at 515 State St.<ref name="mc-2007-03-01-zas-opening">Kalk Derby, S. (2007, March 1). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_18878204-071c-5fd3-930b-4709ae584ea6.html "Za's aims to please with low-maintenance approach."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* By May: the second [[The Roman Candle Pizza|Roman Candle]] is open in Middleton<ref name="ct-2007-05-05-p29">(2007, May 5). Review of the new Roman Candle Pizzeria, 1920 Parmenter St., Middleton (three stars). ''The Capital Times''. p. 29. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522528584/ 522528584].</ref>.
* By May: the second [[The Roman Candle Pizza|Roman Candle]] is open in Middleton<ref name="ct-2007-05-05-p29">(2007, May 5). Review of the new Roman Candle Pizzeria, 1920 Parmenter St., Middleton (three stars). ''The Capital Times''. p. 29. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522528584/ 522528584].</ref>.
* July: [[Urban Pizza Cafe]] at 1501 Monroe St. is listed as closed<ref name="ct-2007-07-03-p3">(2007, July 3). Businesses whose liquor licences were not renewed by July 1, 2007, including "Urban Pizza (closed)" and Casa Bianca. ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522433714/ 522433714].</ref>.
* July: [[Urban Pizza Cafe]] at 1501 Monroe St. is listed as closed<ref name="ct-2007-07-03-p3">(2007, July 3). Businesses whose liquor licenses were not renewed by July 1, 2007, including "Urban Pizza (closed)" and Casa Bianca. ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522433714/ 522433714].</ref>.
* Late in the year: [[Pizza Brutta]] opens at 1805 Monroe St.<ref name="mc-2007-12-30-pizza-brutta-review-wsj">Martell, C. (2007, December 30). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_7537f021-8cf7-5625-81e6-5aa90fbcf252.html "Pizza Brutta has potential thanks to location, but it needs work."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* Late in the year: [[Pizza Brutta]] opens at 1805 Monroe St.<ref name="mc-2007-12-30-pizza-brutta-review-wsj">Martell, C. (2007, December 30). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_7537f021-8cf7-5625-81e6-5aa90fbcf252.html "Pizza Brutta has potential thanks to location, but it needs work."] ''madison.com''.</ref>
* December 3: an "Iron Chef America" judge dines at Cafe Porta Alba<ref name="mc-2007-12-05-porta-alba-iron-chef">Conklin, M. (2007, December 5). [https://madison.com/news/article_26093386-741c-5d2d-bb68-5f20566b48b8.html "Cafe Porta Alba gets an authentic taste of fame."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.
* December 3: an "Iron Chef America" judge dines at Cafe Porta Alba<ref name="mc-2007-12-05-porta-alba-iron-chef">Conklin, M. (2007, December 5). [https://madison.com/news/article_26093386-741c-5d2d-bb68-5f20566b48b8.html "Cafe Porta Alba gets an authentic taste of fame."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

Latest revision as of 02:13, 29 October 2026

The 2000s began with the closing and sale of the Pizza Pit company stores. Several older places moved or changed hands during the decade.

2000
  • January 19: Pizza Pit's seven company stores in Madison close[1].
  • January 28: SB Acquisition, formed by franchisee Carter Smith and Jim Meyer, buys Pizza Pit Ltd. and its franchise division; the stores reopen between January 29 and February 14[2][3].
  • By January: Pizza Extreme has stores at 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave.[4]
  • About March 30: a second Rosati's opens at 6644 Mineral Point Rd., four months after the first at 4933 Commercial Ave.[5]
  • May: Rocky Rococo has seven Madison stores on the license list, including 4556 Monona Dr.; the list also carries Pizzeria Bellini at 401 E. Washington Ave., Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria at 620 University Ave., Urban Pizza Co. and three Pizza Huts[6][7].
  • Rocky Rococo opens Party Pizzeria East near East Towne[8].
  • August: Topper's is first found in Madison, at 1368 Regent St.[9]
  • September: Samara Kalk reports that the State Street Sal's "is no longer in business" (it had become Casa Bianca) and that Glass Nickel will soon open in Verona[10].
  • September 24: David Wilson, owner of Supreme Pizza since 1984, is killed riding his bicycle[11]. The restaurant is sold in November[12].
  • October: the Glass Nickel owners buy CE's Tavern at 2415 Winnebago St. for a new restaurant[13].
  • November and December: a string of robberies hits Gumby's on Brearly Street, Domino's in Fitchburg, Pizza Extreme on Raymond Road, Glass Nickel on University Avenue and Papa John's on University Avenue[14][15][16].
2001
  • February: the Plan Commission approves Glass Nickel's $1 million building at 2415 Winnebago St.; it is never built[17].
  • About September: Rocky Rococo opens at Hilldale, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.[18][19]
  • September: cheese at $1.72 a pound squeezes Gino's, Rocky's, Pizza Pit and Urban Pizza[20].
  • October 31: Ian's Pizza opens at 319 N. Frances St.[21][22]
  • November: Dave Pelow reopens Supreme Pizza after it had closed in May[23][24].
2002
  • Spring: Jimmy Pashaj buys the State Street Casa Bianca from Nafi Elmazi; on September 17 it becomes Pizza Di Roma[25].
  • May 27: the third Madison Pizzeria Uno is "now open" at 3010 Crossroads Dr.[26]
  • June: Richard F. Meyer, who had helped start Pizza Extreme in 1991 and was its vice president, dies[27].
  • August: State Journal readers vote Glass Nickel, Paisan's and Pizza Extreme the best pizza[28].
  • About September: Glass Nickel moves into the old tavern at 2916 Atwood Ave. and opens its first dining room[29][30].
  • September: Edwardo's closes on Mineral Point Road[31].
2003
  • Teresa Pullara-Ouabel, great-granddaughter of the Bunky’s founders, opens Bunky's Cafe at 2827 Atwood Ave.[32]
  • February and March: robbers hit Pizza Pit on East Washington Avenue and Emil Street and both Pizza Extremes[33][34].
  • April 28: Rozino's Pizza closes its last store, on Junction Road[35].
  • About October: Casa Bianca West opens in the Rozino's space at 515 Junction Rd.[36]
  • October: the Daily Cardinal's pizza poll ranks Urban Pizza first, then Ian's, Glass Nickel, Rocky's and Falbo's[37]. Topper's plans its second Madison store[38].
  • October: the equipment of Edwardo's on Mineral Point Road is sold at auction[39].
2004
  • July: a fire closes Josie’s Spaghetti House, 906 Regent St., for good[40].
  • March: Nattspil opens at 211 King St. with a stone oven[41].
  • April 4: Rocky Rococo turns 30; its founders have eight Madison restaurants[42].
  • April 30: The Pizza Oven closes at 6016 Monona Dr. after 40 years[43]. It reopens under a new owner elsewhere on Monona Drive[44].
  • August 25: ground is broken for Boston's the Gourmet Pizza at Greenway Station, Middleton; it opens in December[45][46].
  • November: Little Caesars is "coming soon" to 2833 E. Washington Ave., its return to Madison[47].
  • December 26: the State Journal's "Pizzas with pizzazz" counts the gourmet pizzerias since 1997 and 1,327 pizzerias in Wisconsin[46].
2005
2006
  • April 4: La Rocca's opens[59].
  • Late summer: Cafe Porta Alba, Madison's first Neapolitan pizzeria, opens at 15 N. Butler St.[60][61]
  • August: Pietro Pipitone is turning the former Ole & Rick's Northside Tap, 1026 N. Sherman Ave., into an Italian restaurant and pizzeria, Cafe La Bellitalia[62].
  • September 1: Paisan's leaves University Square after 30 years for 131 W. Wilson St.[63]
  • Late October: Jeff & Jim’s Pizza, a delivery chain from western Wisconsin, opens its first Madison store upstairs at 449 State St.[64]
  • The West Side store of Buck’s Pizza moves from Midvale Plaza to 5502 University Ave.[65]
  • By January 2007 the original Casa Bianca at 333 N. Bassett St. has closed[66].
2007
  • February: Ian's Pizza expands its State Street store into the former adult arcade next door[67].
  • March 2: Za's Italian Cafe, later Mia Za's, opens at 515 State St.[68]
  • By May: the second Roman Candle is open in Middleton[69].
  • July: Urban Pizza Cafe at 1501 Monroe St. is listed as closed[70].
  • Late in the year: Pizza Brutta opens at 1805 Monroe St.[71]
  • December 3: an "Iron Chef America" judge dines at Cafe Porta Alba[72].
2008
  • About March: Trapani opens at 1441 Regent St.[73]
  • March: the wheat-price squeeze; the Roman Candle's owners stop drawing paychecks[74].
  • Spring: the second Picasso's opens in McFarland[75].
  • May 28: the State Journal's history of Madison pizza, "Through thick and thin"[76].
  • June: Ian's Pizza opens its first store outside Madison, in Chicago[77].
2009

Notes

  1. ↑ Gribble, R. A. (2000, January 22). "Pizza Pit closes six stores." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 39. Newspapers.com image 400896178.
  2. ↑ Richgels, J. (2000, January 29). "Franchise owner rescues city Pizza Pits." The Capital Times. p. 39. Newspapers.com image 522131461.
  3. ↑ (2000, February 11). "All Madison Pizza Pits reopened by Monday." The Capital Times. p. 44. Newspapers.com image 522000735.
  4. ↑ (2000, January 30). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement listing 605 E. Washington Ave., 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. and 1207 N. Sherman Ave. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 95. Newspapers.com image 400922560.
  5. ↑ Kalk, S. (2000, April 13). "Everything's coming up Rosati's." The Capital Times. p. 64. Newspapers.com images 522238055, 522238055, 522238057.
  6. ↑ (2000, May 25). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 12–13). The Capital Times. p. 12. Newspapers.com images 522191464, 522191464, 522191472.
  7. ↑ (2000, May 24). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2000–01 (pages 39–40). The Capital Times. p. 39. Newspapers.com images 522190287, 522190287, 522190294.
  8. ↑ Kalk Derby, S. (2018, April 15). "Rocky Rococo leaves East Washington." Wisconsin State Journal. p. E5. Newspapers.com image 420480646.
  9. ↑ (2000, August 17). "Hate crime charged after attack on cyclist outside Topper's Pizza." The Capital Times. p. 2. Newspapers.com image 522655231.
  10. ↑ Kalk, S. (2000, September 21). "Pie in the face." The Capital Times. p. 61. Newspapers.com image 522186478.
  11. ↑ (2000, September 26). "Man killed." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 522187740.
  12. ↑ Kalk, S. (2000, November 23). Supreme goes on, with new owners. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 96. Newspapers.com image 406741672.
  13. ↑ Ivey, M. (2003, May 20). "Rayovac site redevelopment: the Glass Nickel-owned building next door." The Capital Times. p. 22. Newspapers.com image 522443808.
  14. ↑ Elbow, S. (2000, November 13). "Police report: Gumby's robbed." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 522190234.
  15. ↑ (2000, December 13). "String of robberies: 15 holdups since Nov. 18." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 1. Newspapers.com image 407005374.
  16. ↑ (2000, December 11). "Two men sought in robbery at Papa John's." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 407004298.
  17. ↑ Ivey, M. (2001, February 20). "East Wash area pizza shop plan OKd." The Capital Times. p. 5. Newspapers.com image 522178823.
  18. ↑ (2001, August 22). Rocky Rococo help-wanted advertisement for its new restaurant in Hilldale Mall. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 7. Newspapers.com image 407470258.
  19. ↑ (2002, May 21). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2002–03 (pages 4–5). The Capital Times. p. 4. Newspapers.com images 526007657, 526007657, 526007659.
  20. ↑ Ivey, M. (2001, September 5). "Eating up profits: Cheese prices hurt pizza places." The Capital Times. p. 1. Newspapers.com images 522189987, 522189987, 522190014.
  21. ↑ Damm, J. (2001, November 8). "Artichokes on a pizza for $2.50? Visit Ian's Pizza." The Daily Cardinal.
  22. ↑ Kalk, S. (2001, November 29). "Ian's Famous Pizza By the Slice." The Capital Times. p. 62. Newspapers.com images 522541404, 522541404, 522541412.
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