1990s (decade)
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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
- May 15: the city's liquor licence renewals carry five Pizza Huts, two Edwardo's (333 N. Bassett St. and 6601 Mineral Point Rd.), Pizzeria Uno, a liquor-licensed Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall, Showbiz Pizza Place and Tamarack II[1].
- June–August: Pizzeria Uno and Pizza Pit sell box suppers at Concerts on the Square[2].
- August: Tamarack II, 1300 S. Midvale Blvd., closes after nine years when its owner is refused a full bar[3].
- December 14: Chez Michel, 7601 Mineral Point Rd., is to become a Pizzeria Uno in the spring[4].
1991
- Late April: Pagliai's Pizza, later Pavlov's, opens at 119 W. Mifflin St.[5]
- Bill Buchholz buys Buck’s Pizza[6].
- Pizza Extreme opens at 605 E. Washington Ave.[7]
- October: Gumby's Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.[8]
- January 14–23: the Great Pizza Pit Treasure Hunt hides a $1,000 medallion[9].
- May 20: the city's liquor licence renewals no longer carry the Bassett Street Edwardo's or the East Towne Mall Pizza Pit; a Chinese restaurant has the former Tamarack II space[10].
- July 15: Pizzeria Uno opens its west side restaurant at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in the former Chez Michel farmhouse[11].
- August: Pizza Hut is hiring at five Madison restaurants, including one "at University and Midvale"[12].
1992
- September 28: Bill Stein, co-founder of Pizza Extreme, dies[13].
1993
- January: Domino's has closed four of its five Madison-area stores and franchises the last, 2631 University Ave.[14]
1994
1995
- August: Old Chicago is licensed at 7202 Mineral Point Rd.[17]
- October 31: armed robbery at the Rocky Rococo on South Whitney Way[18].
1996
- January: a Little Caesars pizza station is hiring inside the Kmart at 3801 E. Washington Ave.[19]
- July 23–24: all six Madison-area Little Caesar's stores close overnight[20][21].
- About November: Papa John's opens its first Madison store at 515 University Ave.[22]
- Pizza Extreme opens its second and third stores, on Fish Hatchery Road[23] and North Sherman Avenue[24].
- By August: Gumby's has a second store at 310 S. Brearly St.[25]
1997
- February: with Domino's and Little Caesar's gone, "Pizza Pit rules this town", writes Samara Kalk[22].
- February: Planet Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.; Gumby's has moved four blocks west[26].
- July 9: Rocky Rococo opens at Westgate Mall and closes its restaurants at 694 S. Whitney Way and 3730 University Ave.[27]
- August 15: Papa John's opens its third area store, in Middleton[28].
- November 4: Glass Nickel Pizza opens at 2049 Atwood Ave.[29]
1998
- April: Domino's returns to Madison at 703 S. Gammon Rd.[30]
- October: Pavlov's Pizza is the last tenant left in a West Mifflin Street building that is to be redeveloped[31].
1999
- March 28: Pavlov's Pizza closes downtown[32]. It reopens at 1511 Williamson St. at the end of September[33].
- March: Pizza Pit advertises free delivery "from 21 convenient area locations"[34].
- April 25: two men hold up the Pizza Hut at 811 S. Gammon Rd.[35]
- May 1: Michael Muckian gives the west side Pizzeria Uno three stars[36].
- 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[37][38].
- June: Biagio Gargano's Bellini's is expected to open after July 10 in the former Monastery, 401 E. Washington Ave.[39]; Rozino's has left Fairchild Street[39].
- June 17 and 24: Samara Kalk's remark that Sal's slices have slipped sets off the "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca" debate[39][40].
- July 30: Pizza Pit Ltd. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection[41].
- August: readers of Isthmus vote Glass Nickel the best pizza in Madison[42].
- August 26: Sal's Pizzeria, 313 State St., is listed for sale at $200,000[42]. Casa Bianca's Nafi Elmazi takes it over in September and keeps the Casa Bianca name[43].
- October 1: Glass Nickel's second store is due to open at 5003 University Ave.[42]
- 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[44][45][46].
- December: Rosati's Pizza is first found in Madison[47].
Notes
- ↑ (1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 22. Newspapers.com images 405195087, 405339396, 405340124.
- ↑ (1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 88. Newspapers.com images 405451984, 521663672.
- ↑ Riddle, J. (1990, September 1). "Dispute closes pizzeria." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 16. Newspapers.com image 405441029.
- ↑ Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 1. Newspapers.com images 406899263, 406899275.
- ↑ Rath, J. (1991, May 18). Cheap Eats: Pagliais Pizza. The Capital Times. p. 33. Newspapers.com image 519954972.
- ↑ Moe, D. (2010, June 8). "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success." madison.com.
- ↑ Rath, J. (1991, October 26). "'Extreme' tastes familiar." The Capital Times. p. 28. Newspapers.com image 520380615.
- ↑ Rath, J. (1992, January 18). "Students love Gumby's." The Capital Times. p. 27. Newspapers.com image 521267260.
- ↑ (1991, January 11). "Winter Carnival events." The Capital Times. p. 32. Newspapers.com image 519975756.
- ↑ (1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 6. Newspapers.com images 404281521, 404281684, 404282071.
- ↑ (1991, July 13). "Pizzeria Uno to open second location." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 16. Newspapers.com image 404280971.
- ↑ (1991, August 11). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement (earliest found). Wisconsin State Journal. p. 85. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.
- ↑ (1992, September 29). "Stein, William L." The Capital Times. p. 28. Newspapers.com images 521269345, 406187507.
- ↑ (1993, January 14). "Last Domino's gets new owner." The Capital Times. p. 31. Newspapers.com image 521273773.
- ↑ (1994, November 18). Domino's at 2631 University Ave. has closed; phone disconnected. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 23. Newspapers.com image 406431558.
- ↑ (1994, July 1). Notice of public hearing on liquor and beer licence applications, July 1994. The Capital Times. p. 18. Newspapers.com image 519927365.
- ↑ (1995, August 7). Licence notice, Wadsworth Old Chicago, 7202 Mineral Point Rd. The Capital Times. p. 16.
- ↑ Brixey, E. (1997, June 7). "Man sentenced for 1995 Rocky Rococo's robbery." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 5. Newspapers.com images 402454522, 402454145.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 16. Newspapers.com image 398441433.
- ↑ Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 522283167.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." The Capital Times. p. 40. Newspapers.com image 519930305.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ (1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 79. Newspapers.com image 406359778.
- ↑ (1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 83. Newspapers.com image 405452215.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ (1997, July 9). "Rocky's pizza adds sites in Westgate, Baraboo." The Capital Times. p. 21. Newspapers.com image 523177023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ (1997, November 8). Cheap Eats news: Glass Nickel Pizza Company opens. The Capital Times. p. 41. Newspapers.com image 522191880.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ (1999, April 26). "Pizzeria holdup." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 521948093.
- ↑ Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." The Capital Times. p. 41. Newspapers.com image 521995621.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ (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.
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 Kalk, S. (1999, June 17). "Gila Monster bites dust; Cleveland's takes break." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com image 404115636.
- ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, June 24). "Sal's vs. Casa Bianca: the great pizza lovers' debate." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com image 404124226.
- ↑ Richgels, J. (2000, January 14). "Pizza Pit pursues recipe for survival." The Capital Times. p. 26. Newspapers.com image 522005689.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 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.
- ↑ Kalk, S. (1999, October 21). "Wild Grains to fill Knickerbocker Place bakery void." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 64. Newspapers.com images 401929879, 401929898.
- ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (1)." The Capital Times. p. 113. Newspapers.com image 522190911.
- ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (2)." The Capital Times. p. 114. Newspapers.com image 522190918.
- ↑ (1999, October 28). "Rhythm Restaurant Guide 1999–2000: Pizzerias (3)." The Capital Times. p. 115. Newspapers.com image 522190922.
- ↑ (1999, December 9). Clock Tower Court merchants advertisement naming Rosati's Pizza. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 30. Newspapers.com image 398395983.
