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* March 28: Pavlov's Pizza closes downtown<ref name="wsj-1999-04-08-p52">Kalk, S. (1999, April 8). Same pizza, new doghouse: Pavlov's to move to Williamson Street. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404457826/ 404457826], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521944173/ 521944173].</ref>. It reopens at [[1511 Williamson Street|1511 Williamson St.]] at the end of September<ref name="wsj-1999-10-07-p65">Kalk, S. (1999, October 7). Pavlov's knows delays: Pavlov's Pizza reopens on Williamson Street. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 65. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401861394/ 401861394], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522183330/ 522183330].</ref>.
* March 28: Pavlov's Pizza closes downtown<ref name="wsj-1999-04-08-p52">Kalk, S. (1999, April 8). Same pizza, new doghouse: Pavlov's to move to Williamson Street. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404457826/ 404457826], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521944173/ 521944173].</ref>. It reopens at [[1511 Williamson Street|1511 Williamson St.]] at the end of September<ref name="wsj-1999-10-07-p65">Kalk, S. (1999, October 7). Pavlov's knows delays: Pavlov's Pizza reopens on Williamson Street. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 65. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401861394/ 401861394], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522183330/ 522183330].</ref>.
* March: Pizza Pit advertises free delivery "from 21 convenient area locations"<ref name="wsj-1999-03-19-p19">(1999, March 19). Pizza Pit: 'Madison's Most Award Winning Pizza! Free, fast & hot delivery from 21 convenient area locations'; coupon for a 14-inch large classic pizza with two toppings, expires March 31, 1999. Same page: Pizzeria Uno 'Uno…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 19. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404513328/ 404513328], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522233590/ 522233590].</ref>.
* April 25: two men hold up the [[Pizza Hut]] at 811 S. Gammon Rd.<ref name="ct-1999-04-26-p3">(1999, April 26). "Pizzeria holdup." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521948093/ 521948093].</ref>
* May 1: Michael Muckian gives the west side [[Pizzeria Uno]] three stars<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41">Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521995621/ 521995621].</ref>.
* May 26: the city's licence renewals carry seven [[Rocky Rococo]]s, three Pizza Huts, two Pizzeria Unos, [[Sal’s Pizzeria|Sal's Pizzeria]], Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria, [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza|Edwardo's]], [[Urban Pizza Cafe|Urban Pizza Co.]] and the planned [[Pizzeria Bellini]]<ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p6">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol licence renewals, part 1: Beer Class A, Beer Class B (#41–63) and grocery Class A; Rocky Rococo (First Madco Inc., agent Wayne Mosley) at 1618 W. Beltline Hwy., 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Wash…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006387/ 522006387], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006852/ 522006852], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007480/ 522007480].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p7">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol licence renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006391/ 522006391], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007482/ 522007482].</ref>.
* June: Biagio Gargano's [[Pizzeria Bellini|Bellini's]] is expected to open after July 10 in the former Monastery, 401 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1999-06-17-p64">Kalk, S. (1999, June 17). "Gila Monster bites dust; Cleveland's takes break." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 64. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404115636/ 404115636].</ref>; [[Rozino’s Pizza|Rozino's]] has left Fairchild Street<ref name="wsj-1999-06-17-p64" />.
* June 17 and 24: Samara Kalk's remark that Sal's slices have slipped sets off the "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca" debate<ref name="wsj-1999-06-17-p64" /><ref name="wsj-1999-06-24-p64">Kalk, S. (1999, June 24). "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca: the great pizza lovers' debate." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 64. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404124226/ 404124226].</ref>.
* July 30: Pizza Pit Ltd. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection<ref name="ct-2000-01-14-p26">Richgels, J. (2000, January 14). "Pizza Pit pursues recipe for survival." ''The Capital Times''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522005689/ 522005689].</ref>.
* July 30: Pizza Pit Ltd. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection<ref name="ct-2000-01-14-p26">Richgels, J. (2000, January 14). "Pizza Pit pursues recipe for survival." ''The Capital Times''. p. 26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522005689/ 522005689].</ref>.
* August: readers of ''Isthmus'' vote Glass Nickel the best pizza in Madison<ref name="wsj-1999-08-26-p61">Kalk, S. (1999, August 26). Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402056959/ 402056959], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522664495/ 522664495].</ref>.
* August: readers of ''Isthmus'' vote Glass Nickel the best pizza in Madison<ref name="wsj-1999-08-26-p61">Kalk, S. (1999, August 26). Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402056959/ 402056959], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522664495/ 522664495].</ref>.
* August 26: Sal's Pizzeria, 313 State St., is listed for sale at $200,000<ref name="wsj-1999-08-26-p61" />. [[Casa Bianca]]'s Nafi Elmazi takes it over in September and keeps the Casa Bianca name<ref name="wsj-1999-10-21-p64">Kalk, S. (1999, October 21). "Wild Grains to fill Knickerbocker Place bakery void." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 64. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401929879/ 401929879], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401929898/ 401929898].</ref>.
* October 1: Glass Nickel's second store is due to open at [[5003 University Avenue|5003 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1999-08-26-p61" />
* October 1: Glass Nickel's second store is due to open at [[5003 University Avenue|5003 University Ave.]]<ref name="wsj-1999-08-26-p61" />
* October 28: The Capital Times' restaurant guide lists 15 pizzerias with their hours, among them Alley Oops, both [[Buck’s Pizza|Buck's]], [[Old Chicago]], Piece of the Pie, seven Pizza Pits, [[The Pizza Oven]] and a [[Rosati’s Pizza|Rosati's]] on Mineral Point Road<ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p113">(1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (1)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190911/ 522190911].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p114">(1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (2)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 114. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190918/ 522190918].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p115">(1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (3)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 115. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190922/ 522190922].</ref>.
* December: [[Rosati’s Pizza|Rosati's Pizza]] is first found in Madison<ref name="wsj-1999-12-09-p30">(1999, December 9). Clock Tower Court merchants advertisement naming Rosati's Pizza. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 30. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398395983/ 398395983].</ref>.
* December: [[Rosati’s Pizza|Rosati's Pizza]] is first found in Madison<ref name="wsj-1999-12-09-p30">(1999, December 9). Clock Tower Court merchants advertisement naming Rosati's Pizza. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 30. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398395983/ 398395983].</ref>.


Revision as of 18:25, 23 October 2026

The 1990s brought a wave of new pizza delivery businesses, several of them started by people who had worked for older ones. The decade ended with the bankruptcy of Pizza Pit.

1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
  • November: the last Domino's has closed[8].
  • By July: Pagliai's has become Pavlov's Pizza[9].
1995
1996
1997
  • February: with Domino's and Little Caesar's gone, "Pizza Pit rules this town", writes Samara Kalk[15].
  • February: Planet Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.; Gumby's has moved four blocks west[19].
  • July 9: Rocky Rococo opens at Westgate Mall and closes its restaurants at 694 S. Whitney Way and 3730 University Ave.[20]
  • August 15: Papa John's opens its third area store, in Middleton[21].
  • November 4: Glass Nickel Pizza opens at 2049 Atwood Ave.[22]
1998
  • April: Domino's returns to Madison at 703 S. Gammon Rd.[23]
  • October: Pavlov's Pizza is the last tenant left in a West Mifflin Street building that is to be redeveloped[24].
1999
  • March 28: Pavlov's Pizza closes downtown[25]. It reopens at 1511 Williamson St. at the end of September[26].
  • March: Pizza Pit advertises free delivery "from 21 convenient area locations"[27].
  • April 25: two men hold up the Pizza Hut at 811 S. Gammon Rd.[28]
  • May 1: Michael Muckian gives the west side Pizzeria Uno three stars[29].
  • May 26: the city's licence renewals carry seven Rocky Rococos, three Pizza Huts, two Pizzeria Unos, Sal's Pizzeria, Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria, Edwardo's, Urban Pizza Co. and the planned Pizzeria Bellini[30][31].
  • June: Biagio Gargano's Bellini's is expected to open after July 10 in the former Monastery, 401 E. Washington Ave.[32]; Rozino's has left Fairchild Street[32].
  • June 17 and 24: Samara Kalk's remark that Sal's slices have slipped sets off the "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca" debate[32][33].
  • July 30: Pizza Pit Ltd. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection[34].
  • August: readers of Isthmus vote Glass Nickel the best pizza in Madison[35].
  • August 26: Sal's Pizzeria, 313 State St., is listed for sale at $200,000[35]. Casa Bianca's Nafi Elmazi takes it over in September and keeps the Casa Bianca name[36].
  • October 1: Glass Nickel's second store is due to open at 5003 University Ave.[35]
  • October 28: The Capital Times' restaurant guide lists 15 pizzerias with their hours, among them Alley Oops, both Buck's, Old Chicago, Piece of the Pie, seven Pizza Pits, The Pizza Oven and a Rosati's on Mineral Point Road[37][38][39].
  • December: Rosati's Pizza is first found in Madison[40].

Notes

  1. ↑ Rath, J. (1991, May 18). Cheap Eats: Pagliais Pizza. The Capital Times. p. 33. Newspapers.com image 519954972.
  2. ↑ Moe, D. (2010, June 8). "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success." madison.com.
  3. ↑ Rath, J. (1991, October 26). "'Extreme' tastes familiar." The Capital Times. p. 28. Newspapers.com image 520380615.
  4. ↑ Rath, J. (1992, January 18). "Students love Gumby's." The Capital Times. p. 27. Newspapers.com image 521267260.
  5. ↑ (2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. Wisconsin State Journal. p. A9. Newspapers.com image 1021473905.
  6. ↑ (1992, September 29). "Stein, William L." The Capital Times. p. 28. Newspapers.com images 521269345, 406187507.
  7. ↑ (1993, January 14). "Last Domino's gets new owner." The Capital Times. p. 31. Newspapers.com image 521273773.
  8. ↑ (1994, November 18). Domino's at 2631 University Ave. has closed; phone disconnected. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 23. Newspapers.com image 406431558.
  9. ↑ (1994, July 1). Notice of public hearing on liquor and beer licence applications, July 1994. The Capital Times. p. 18. Newspapers.com image 519927365.
  10. ↑ (1995, August 7). Licence notice, Wadsworth Old Chicago, 7202 Mineral Point Rd. The Capital Times. p. 16.
  11. ↑ Brixey, E. (1997, June 7). "Man sentenced for 1995 Rocky Rococo's robbery." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 5. Newspapers.com images 402454522, 402454145.
  12. ↑ (1996, January 27). Help-wanted advertisement: management positions, Little Caesars Pizza Station at Kmart, 3801 E. Washington Ave. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 31. Newspapers.com image 397382278.
  13. ↑ Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 16. Newspapers.com image 398441433.
  14. ↑ Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 522283167.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." The Capital Times. p. 40. Newspapers.com image 519930305.
  16. ↑ (1996, February 11). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement, 605 E. Washington and 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 74. Newspapers.com image 397200098.
  17. ↑ (1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 79. Newspapers.com image 406359778.
  18. ↑ (1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 83. Newspapers.com image 405452215.
  19. ↑ Kalk, S. (1997, March 1). Planet Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.; Gumby's moves four blocks west. The Capital Times. p. 38. Newspapers.com image 519932637.
  20. ↑ (1997, July 9). "Rocky's pizza adds sites in Westgate, Baraboo." The Capital Times. p. 21. Newspapers.com image 523177023.
  21. ↑ Winter, E. (1997, August 15). Changes: Papa John's Pizza opens its third Madison-area restaurant, 6615 University Ave., Middleton. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 8. Newspapers.com image 401985772.
  22. ↑ (1997, November 8). Cheap Eats news: Glass Nickel Pizza Company opens. The Capital Times. p. 41. Newspapers.com image 522191880.
  23. ↑ (1998, April 29). Help-wanted advertisement: Domino's Pizza "now opening on the SW side of Madison", 703 S. Gammon Rd. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 26. Newspapers.com image 404524068.
  24. ↑ Kalk, S. (1998, October 23). Don Hovde's West Mifflin Street project is short one Silver Dollar. The Capital Times. p. 1, 8A. Newspapers.com images 522540978, 522541391.
  25. ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, April 8). Same pizza, new doghouse: Pavlov's to move to Williamson Street. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 52. Newspapers.com images 404457826, 521944173.
  26. ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, October 7). Pavlov's knows delays: Pavlov's Pizza reopens on Williamson Street. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 65. Newspapers.com images 401861394, 522183330.
  27. ↑ (1999, March 19). Pizza Pit: 'Madison's Most Award Winning Pizza! Free, fast & hot delivery from 21 convenient area locations'; coupon for a 14-inch large classic pizza with two toppings, expires March 31, 1999. Same page: Pizzeria Uno 'Uno…. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 19. Newspapers.com images 404513328, 522233590.
  28. ↑ (1999, April 26). "Pizzeria holdup." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 521948093.
  29. ↑ Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." The Capital Times. p. 41. Newspapers.com image 521995621.
  30. ↑ (1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol licence renewals, part 1: Beer Class A, Beer Class B (#41–63) and grocery Class A; Rocky Rococo (First Madco Inc., agent Wayne Mosley) at 1618 W. Beltline Hwy., 4556 Monona Dr., 4002 E. Wash…. The Capital Times. p. 6. Newspapers.com images 522006387, 522006852, 522007480.
  31. ↑ (1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol licence renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. The Capital Times. p. 7. Newspapers.com images 522006391, 522007482.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Kalk, S. (1999, June 17). "Gila Monster bites dust; Cleveland's takes break." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com image 404115636.
  33. ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, June 24). "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca: the great pizza lovers' debate." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com image 404124226.
  34. ↑ Richgels, J. (2000, January 14). "Pizza Pit pursues recipe for survival." The Capital Times. p. 26. Newspapers.com image 522005689.
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 Kalk, S. (1999, August 26). Sal's listed for sale; Glass Nickel expands to west side. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 61. Newspapers.com images 402056959, 522664495.
  36. ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, October 21). "Wild Grains to fill Knickerbocker Place bakery void." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com images 401929879, 401929898.
  37. ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (1)." The Capital Times. p. 113. Newspapers.com image 522190911.
  38. ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (2)." The Capital Times. p. 114. Newspapers.com image 522190918.
  39. ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (3)." The Capital Times. p. 115. Newspapers.com image 522190922.
  40. ↑ (1999, December 9). Clock Tower Court merchants advertisement naming Rosati's Pizza. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 30. Newspapers.com image 398395983.
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