Supreme Pizza (912 East Johnson Street) (Q933)
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store at 912 East Johnson Street, Madison
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Supreme Pizza (912 East Johnson Street) |
store at 912 East Johnson Street, Madison |
Statements
255-2200
2009
255-2500
3 September 1994
14 May 1981
23 August 1989
23 July 1998
12 October 2000
1 reference
has been closed for two weeks following the death of the restaurant's owner
23 November 2000
28 June 2001
1 reference
The 17-year-old business has been closed for a month because of management problems
30 November 2001
17 September 2006
22 October 2009
6 May 2010
21 November 2010
4 May 2010
14 May 2005
8 November 2001
18 August 1993
1995
16 August 1995
16 August 1996
20 August 1997
24 December 1988
6 October 1985
4 October 1987
5 October 1986
unknown value
12 April 1981
November 2010
21 November 2010
1 reference
Two Johnson Street restaurants ... have shut their doors: Taco Heaven ... and Supreme Pizza
1 reference
The restaurant is open for dine in and takeout
October 2000
1 reference
Since Cerniglia is a student-athlete, Spader manages the restaurant.
November 2010
November 2010
November 2000
November 2000
23 November 2000
May 2001
28 May 2001
November 2001
November 2001
30 November 2001
17 September 2006
1 reference
Sept. 17: Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson St. / Sept. 17: Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson St.
November 2010
In 1989: 25 toppings, most of them vegetarian, whole-wheat crust; "the brain-child of a transplanted New Jerseyan who noticed that vegetarians don't have a [parlor] to call home". In 2010: all-you-can-eat spaghetti, toppings such as cactus.
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In 2010: all-you-can-eat spaghetti at $5.75, started by Dave Pelow on Thursdays and then daily; toppings included bratwurst, giardiniera, soysage, sauerkraut and cactus. Customers paid after they ate.
Kalk (Nov. 2001): former cab driver Dave Pelow, who had worked at Kosta's on State Street, reopened Supreme 'with $7 in the till', running it alone with one part-time helper and no delivery yet; grand opening planned a month later. In Aug. 2000 a coffee shop was planned next door at 908 E. Johnson St.
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'Wide variety of toppings on thin or thick crust make this a popular downtown pizzeria' (1993 dining guide); Jay Rath's all-time favorite in 1993.
Rath's 'overall favorite pizza' in Sept. 1994: 20 toppings 'from the Twilight Zone' including banana peppers, sauerkraut, pastrami, pesto, tuna and tofu; thick crust 'crisp on the bottom and chewy'; citywide delivery from both stores, 255-2500.
1995 ad: 'The Little Neighborhood Pizzeria With Great Home Cooking' — 20 toppings, lasagna, Italian dinners, meatball sandwiches and subs, with free delivery to campus and downtown.
1995 student guide: 'Tremendous range of toppings… No wheelchair access' — and only the E. Johnson store listed; the Monroe St. branch of 1989–1994 had gone.
Hiring 'all positions' in August 1996 as 'Madison's Alternative Pizzeria'; applications at 912 E. Johnson St., 'no phone calls please'.
LaRose (1988): a shabby storefront with ragged carpet, rickety tables and a pinball machine, but 'some of the most delectable pizza and lasagna around' from a kitchen taking up half the space; 12-inch from $4.40 plus $1 a topping, cauliflower-and-tofu pizza, lasagna $4.95, Supreme Bread, subs; open 11–11 (midnight Fri–Sat); free delivery as far as ten miles into the country.
1985 guide: 'Small friendly dining room and delivery available. Menu features Italian dinners, hot and cold subs, as well as pizza and specialty lasagna'; Sun–Thu 11–11, Fri–Sat to midnight.
Fall 1987 guide: 'Low-key pizzeria decor with counter service and delivery. Features white or 100% whole wheat crust, over 20 pizza toppings. House specialty: meat or vegetarian lasagna.'
