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Jacques: Rocky Rococo leaves State Street, July 31, 1998

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Rocky Rococo leaves State Street, July 31, 1998

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	* June: Pizzeria Uno launches its "Plizzetta" thin-crust pizzas<ref name="wsj-1992-06-26-p44">(1992, June 26). Pizzeria Uno: 'These thin crust pizzas are so good we had to give them their own name. They're called Plizzettas'; introductory special, free house or Caesar salad with any Plizzetta; State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 44. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406427869/ 406427869], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521662057/ 521662057].</ref>; Rocky Rococo begins converting the Cinema Plus theater at 7952 Tree Lane into a "Party Pizzeria"<ref name="ct-1992-06-26-p11">Silver, J. D. (1992, June 26). "New Rococo's to offer pizza with a twist." ''The Capital Times''. p. 11. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521661769/ 521661769].</ref>.		* June: Pizzeria Uno launches its "Plizzetta" thin-crust pizzas<ref name="wsj-1992-06-26-p44">(1992, June 26). Pizzeria Uno: 'These thin crust pizzas are so good we had to give them their own name. They're called Plizzettas'; introductory special, free house or Caesar salad with any Plizzetta; State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 44. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406427869/ 406427869], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521662057/ 521662057].</ref>; Rocky Rococo begins converting the Cinema Plus theater at 7952 Tree Lane into a "Party Pizzeria"<ref name="ct-1992-06-26-p11">Silver, J. D. (1992, June 26). "New Rococo's to offer pizza with a twist." ''The Capital Times''. p. 11. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521661769/ 521661769].</ref>.
	* July 17: [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria\|Falbo Bros.]] is hiring drivers and pizza makers at 515 University Ave. two weeks before it opens<ref name="ct-1992-07-17-p17">(1992, July 17). 'Drivers & pizzamakers — drivers need own car & insurance. Falbo Bros. Pizzeria, 515 University, 255-9090/256-0506' (also WSJ July 19 p77, July 20 p22, July 21 p24). ''The Capital Times''. p. 17. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521661322/ 521661322], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406398279/ 406398279], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406399938/ 406399938], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406400590/ 406400590].</ref>.		* July 17: [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria\|Falbo Bros.]] is hiring drivers and pizza makers at 515 University Ave. two weeks before it opens<ref name="ct-1992-07-17-p17">(1992, July 17). 'Drivers & pizzamakers — drivers need own car & insurance. Falbo Bros. Pizzeria, 515 University, 255-9090/256-0506' (also WSJ July 19 p77, July 20 p22, July 21 p24). ''The Capital Times''. p. 17. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521661322/ 521661322], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406398279/ 406398279], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406399938/ 406399938], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406400590/ 406400590].</ref>.
	* August: Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria is open on Tree Lane<ref name="ct-1992-08-14-p47">(1992, August 14). Rocky Rococo: 'NOW OPEN! Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria (Mineral Point Rd. just east of Beltline). Restaurant open for lunch & dinner with full menu, plus two giant party rooms with movie theater screens for parties, meeting…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 47. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282813/ 521282813].</ref>.* September 28: [[Bill Stein]], co-founder of Pizza Extreme, dies<ref name="ct-1992-09-29-p28">(1992, September 29). "Stein, William L." ''The Capital Times''. p. 28. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521269345/ 521269345], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406187507/ 406187507].</ref>.		* August: Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria is open on Tree Lane<ref name="ct-1992-08-14-p47">(1992, August 14). Rocky Rococo: 'NOW OPEN! Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria (Mineral Point Rd. just east of Beltline). Restaurant open for lunch & dinner with full menu, plus two giant party rooms with movie theater screens for parties, meeting…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 47. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282813/ 521282813].</ref>.
			* September 28: [[Bill Stein]], co-founder of Pizza Extreme, dies<ref name="ct-1992-09-29-p28">(1992, September 29). "Stein, William L." ''The Capital Times''. p. 28. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521269345/ 521269345], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406187507/ 406187507].</ref>.

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	* May 5: Food Share Day — Angelo's, Buck's Pizza, Edwardo's, Old Chicago, Pizza Pit and Uno West give a tenth of the day's tab to Dane County food pantries<ref name="ct-1998-04-30-p61">(1998, April 30). "Food Share 1998: dine out Tuesday, May 5." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523391830/ 523391830].</ref>.		* May 5: Food Share Day — Angelo's, Buck's Pizza, Edwardo's, Old Chicago, Pizza Pit and Uno West give a tenth of the day's tab to Dane County food pantries<ref name="ct-1998-04-30-p61">(1998, April 30). "Food Share 1998: dine out Tuesday, May 5." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523391830/ 523391830].</ref>.
	* May 26: the city's license list carries 28 pizza-related entries, among them Sal's Pizzeria and Urban Pizza Co. for the first time, eight Rocky Rococos, three Pizza Pits and four Pizza Huts<ref name="ct-1998-05-26-p4">(1998, May 26). "City of Madison license applications, June 2, 1998 (Ray Fisher, city clerk; published May 25–27)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 4–5. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509437/ 521509437], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509449/ 521509449].</ref>.		* May 26: the city's license list carries 28 pizza-related entries, among them Sal's Pizzeria and Urban Pizza Co. for the first time, eight Rocky Rococos, three Pizza Pits and four Pizza Huts<ref name="ct-1998-05-26-p4">(1998, May 26). "City of Madison license applications, June 2, 1998 (Ray Fisher, city clerk; published May 25–27)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 4–5. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509437/ 521509437], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509449/ 521509449].</ref>.
			* July 31: the [[Rocky Rococo]] at [[651 State Street\|651 State St.]] closes after 23 years, moving its campus store to 1301 Regent St.<ref name="ct-1998-08-07-p2">Kalk, S. (1998, August 7). "Rocky's grows out of State Street." ''The Capital Times''. p. 2A, 8A. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522135372/ 522135372], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522135390/ 522135390].</ref>.
	* August 6: about 225 [[Rocky Rococo]] pizzas form the 1,000-pound "World's Largest Wisconsin Cheese Pizza" at the State Fair; the next day's State Journal reports record cheese prices, with [[Pizza Pit]] described as "a Madison chain of 47 restaurants"<ref name="wsj-1998-08-07-p1">Barrett, R. (1998, August 7). "Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405216078/ 405216078].</ref>.		* August 6: about 225 [[Rocky Rococo]] pizzas form the 1,000-pound "World's Largest Wisconsin Cheese Pizza" at the State Fair; the next day's State Journal reports record cheese prices, with [[Pizza Pit]] described as "a Madison chain of 47 restaurants"<ref name="wsj-1998-08-07-p1">Barrett, R. (1998, August 7). "Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405216078/ 405216078].</ref>.
	* September 5–6: Papa John's, Old Chicago, DiGiorno, Pizzeria Uno, Pizza Pit and Pizza Extreme have booths at Taste of Madison<ref name="wsj-1998-09-03-p60">(1998, September 3). "Taste of Madison 1998 vendors." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 60. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405316674/ 405316674], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522192125/ 522192125], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405319537/ 405319537].</ref>.		* September 5–6: Papa John's, Old Chicago, DiGiorno, Pizzeria Uno, Pizza Pit and Pizza Extreme have booths at Taste of Madison<ref name="wsj-1998-09-03-p60">(1998, September 3). "Taste of Madison 1998 vendors." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 60. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405316674/ 405316674], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522192125/ 522192125], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405319537/ 405319537].</ref>.

Jacques: Add Tutto Pasta (1997)

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Add Tutto Pasta (1997)

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	* November: the [[Urban Pizza Cafe\|Urban Pizza Co.]] opens at 1501 Monroe St.<ref name="wsj-2004-12-26-p21">Wallmeyer, A. (2004, December 26). "Pizzas with pizzazz: Gourmet pizza places are proliferating." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 21. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304975/ 406304975].</ref>		* November: the [[Urban Pizza Cafe\|Urban Pizza Co.]] opens at 1501 Monroe St.<ref name="wsj-2004-12-26-p21">Wallmeyer, A. (2004, December 26). "Pizzas with pizzazz: Gourmet pizza places are proliferating." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 21. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304975/ 406304975].</ref>
	* December: The Monastery, Inc. (Peter Gargano) applies for a license as [[Pizzeria Bellini]], 401 E. Washington Ave., which Biagio Gargano plans to open in February or March 1998<ref name="ct-1997-12-01-p20">(1997, December 1). "New liquor and beer license applications, December 1997." ''The Capital Times''. p. 20. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522200722/ 522200722], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201016/ 522201016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201373/ 522201373].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-12-17-p19">Simms, P. (1997, December 17). "Gargano revives pizza business." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 19. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404475333/ 404475333].</ref>.		* December: The Monastery, Inc. (Peter Gargano) applies for a license as [[Pizzeria Bellini]], 401 E. Washington Ave., which Biagio Gargano plans to open in February or March 1998<ref name="ct-1997-12-01-p20">(1997, December 1). "New liquor and beer license applications, December 1997." ''The Capital Times''. p. 20. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522200722/ 522200722], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201016/ 522201016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201373/ 522201373].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-12-17-p19">Simms, P. (1997, December 17). "Gargano revives pizza business." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 19. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404475333/ 404475333].</ref>.
			* Enzo Amodeo opens [[Tutto Pasta]], an Italian restaurant with pizza, at 305 State St.<ref name="madmag-2023-11-13-tutto-pasta">(2023, November 13). [https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/tutto-pasta-to-leave-building-of-almost-27-years-merge-with-sister-restaurant-sass-on/article_9109dec4-8254-11ee-a274-dbdefb87daea.html "Tutto Pasta to leave building of almost 27 years; merge with sister restaurant, Sass, on the Square."] ''Madison Magazine''.</ref>
	* December 7: the State Journal's Diner's Scorecard pits Sal's against the Urban Pizza Co. as Madison's best new pizzerias<ref name="wsj-1997-12-07-p56">Becker, D. and Pizza), D. B. a. C. M. (1997, December 7). "Two pizzerias vie for best of Madison's best new eats." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 56. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401422712/ 401422712].</ref>.		* December 7: the State Journal's Diner's Scorecard pits Sal's against the Urban Pizza Co. as Madison's best new pizzerias<ref name="wsj-1997-12-07-p56">Becker, D. and Pizza), D. B. a. C. M. (1997, December 7). "Two pizzerias vie for best of Madison's best new eats." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 56. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401422712/ 401422712].</ref>.

Jacques: Add Avanti's Italian Restaurant, Verona (1999)

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Add Avanti's Italian Restaurant, Verona (1999)

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	* 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>.		* 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>.
			* The Cerniglia family opens [[Avanti’s Italian Restaurant]] on Main Street in Verona<ref name="ct-2019-12-04-pO26">(2019, December 4). Avanti's Italian Restaurant, Verona: opened by the Cerniglia family in 1999 in a Main Street building first built in the 1860s; 'the extensive pizza menu (featuring all housemade dough) is a customer favorite'. ''The Capital Times''. p. O26. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/617507928/ 617507928].</ref>.

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Jacques: Add Amato's Holiday House closing (1991)

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Add Amato's Holiday House closing (1991)

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	* May 20: the city's liquor license renewals no longer carry the Bassett Street Edwardo's or the East Towne Mall Pizza Pit; a Chinese restaurant has the former [[Tamarack Pizza\|Tamarack II]] space<ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor license 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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>.		* May 20: the city's liquor license renewals no longer carry the Bassett Street Edwardo's or the East Towne Mall Pizza Pit; a Chinese restaurant has the former [[Tamarack Pizza\|Tamarack II]] space<ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor license 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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>.
	* July 15: [[Pizzeria Uno]] opens its west side restaurant at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in the former Chez Michel farmhouse<ref name="wsj-1991-07-13-p16">(1991, July 13). "Pizzeria Uno to open second location." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404280971/ 404280971].</ref>.		* July 15: [[Pizzeria Uno]] opens its west side restaurant at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in the former Chez Michel farmhouse<ref name="wsj-1991-07-13-p16">(1991, July 13). "Pizzeria Uno to open second location." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404280971/ 404280971].</ref>.
			* [[Amato’s Holiday House]], 515 S. Park St., closes after 43 years under Sam and Roselyn Amato<ref name="madmag-2010-10-20-boomer-bust">Beilke, D. (2010, October 20). [https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/city-life/boomer-bust/article_ac2fd804-0596-52c8-afdc-fb5b49fe289a.html "Boomer Bust."] ''Madison Magazine''.</ref>.
	* August: [[Pizza Hut]] is hiring at five Madison restaurants, including one "at University and Midvale"<ref name="wsj-1991-08-11-p85">(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.</ref>.		* August: [[Pizza Hut]] is hiring at five Madison restaurants, including one "at University and Midvale"<ref name="wsj-1991-08-11-p85">(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.</ref>.

Jacques: Add the July–December 1996 newspaper findings from the research recorded in the database

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Add the July–December 1996 newspaper findings from the research recorded in the database

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	* April: Domino's returns to Madison at 703 S. Gammon Rd.<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26">(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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404524068/ 404524068].</ref>		* January 6: the council grants The Monastery, Inc. a liquor license for [[Pizzeria Bellini]], 401 E. Washington Ave.; the restaurant does not open until 1999<ref name="ct-1998-01-09-p25">(1998, January 9). "Common Council proceedings, Jan. 6, 1998." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522127840/ 522127840].</ref>.
			* January: as the Kohl Center opens, Tom Beach of [[Pizzeria Uno]], vice president of the Greater State Street Business Association, hopes it will bring crowds to State Street's back door<ref name="ct-1998-01-16-p6">(1998, January 16). "Kohl Center opening week: State Street merchants' hopes." ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522129421/ 522129421], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522129650/ 522129650].</ref>.
			* March 21: Samara Kalk reports that Nafi Elmazi is about to open [[Casa Bianca]] at 333 N. Bassett St., in the former Edwardo's space vacant for a year<ref name="ct-1998-03-21-p42">Kalk, S. (1998, March 21). "Cheap Eats: Side Orders — Casa Bianca coming to Bassett Street." ''The Capital Times''. p. 42. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521523586/ 521523586].</ref>.
			* April: Domino's returns to Madison at 703 S. Gammon Rd.<ref name="wsj-1998-04-29-p26">(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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404524068/ 404524068].</ref>; Jerry's Subs & Pizza and an A&W are open together at High Point Center, 7475 Mineral Point Rd.<ref name="wsj-1998-04-10-p35">(1998, April 10). "Help wanted: Sal's Pizzeria; A&W and Jerry's Subs & Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 35. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404507675/ 404507675], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522549619/ 522549619], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404508633/ 404508633], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522549970/ 522549970].</ref>
			* May 5: Food Share Day — Angelo's, Buck's Pizza, Edwardo's, Old Chicago, Pizza Pit and Uno West give a tenth of the day's tab to Dane County food pantries<ref name="ct-1998-04-30-p61">(1998, April 30). "Food Share 1998: dine out Tuesday, May 5." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523391830/ 523391830].</ref>.
			* May 26: the city's license list carries 28 pizza-related entries, among them Sal's Pizzeria and Urban Pizza Co. for the first time, eight Rocky Rococos, three Pizza Pits and four Pizza Huts<ref name="ct-1998-05-26-p4">(1998, May 26). "City of Madison license applications, June 2, 1998 (Ray Fisher, city clerk; published May 25–27)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 4–5. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509437/ 521509437], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521509449/ 521509449].</ref>.
			* August 6: about 225 [[Rocky Rococo]] pizzas form the 1,000-pound "World's Largest Wisconsin Cheese Pizza" at the State Fair; the next day's State Journal reports record cheese prices, with [[Pizza Pit]] described as "a Madison chain of 47 restaurants"<ref name="wsj-1998-08-07-p1">Barrett, R. (1998, August 7). "Pizzerias swallow hard when they say cheese: competition has delayed passing on higher costs." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405216078/ 405216078].</ref>.
			* September 5–6: Papa John's, Old Chicago, DiGiorno, Pizzeria Uno, Pizza Pit and Pizza Extreme have booths at Taste of Madison<ref name="wsj-1998-09-03-p60">(1998, September 3). "Taste of Madison 1998 vendors." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 60. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405316674/ 405316674], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522192125/ 522192125], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405319537/ 405319537].</ref>.
			* September 13: Rocky Rococo advertises a "new location" at 1301 Regent St.<ref name="wsj-1998-09-13-p102">(1998, September 13). "Rocky Rococo: New location!! Now hiring all positions — 1301 Regent Street." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 102. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405338771/ 405338771].</ref>
	* October: Pavlov's Pizza is the last tenant left in a West Mifflin Street building that is to be redeveloped<ref name="ct-1998-10-23-p1">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522540978/ 522540978], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541391/ 522541391].</ref>.		* October: Pavlov's Pizza is the last tenant left in a West Mifflin Street building that is to be redeveloped<ref name="ct-1998-10-23-p1">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522540978/ 522540978], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522541391/ 522541391].</ref>.
			* October 29: the Capital Times restaurant guide lists 14 pizzerias, counting 15 Dane County Pizza Huts, 21 Pizza Pits and nine Rocky Rococos<ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p113">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias." ''The Capital Times''. p. 113. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544146/ 522544146].</ref><ref name="ct-1998-10-29-p114">(1998, October 29). "Pizzerias (continued, 'Page 31')." ''The Capital Times''. p. 114. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522544155/ 522544155].</ref>.

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Jacques: Add the July–December 1996 newspaper findings from the research recorded in the database

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	* February: with Domino's and Little Caesar's gone, "Pizza Pit rules this town", writes Samara Kalk<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40" />.		* February: with Domino's and Little Caesar's gone, "Pizza Pit rules this town", writes Samara Kalk<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40" />.
	* February: Planet Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.; Gumby's has moved four blocks west<ref name="ct-1997-03-01-p38">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519932637/ 519932637].</ref>.		* February: Planet Pizza opens at 2433 University Ave.; Gumby's has moved four blocks west<ref name="ct-1997-03-01-p38">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519932637/ 519932637].</ref>.
	* July 9: Rocky Rococo opens at Westgate Mall and closes its restaurants at 694 S. Whitney Way and 3730 University Ave.<ref name="ct-1997-07-09-p21">(1997, July 9). "Rocky's pizza adds sites in Westgate, Baraboo." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523177023/ 523177023].</ref>		* February 27: a jury convicts the gunman in the 1995 Rocky Rococo robbery, the last of the three<ref name="wsj-1997-02-28-p1">Brixey, E. (1997, February 28). "Jury says 18-year-old was gunman — Man is third found guilty in robbery of pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405274910/ 405274910], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405274890/ 405274890].</ref>.
			* May: the city license list carries five [[Pizza Hut]]s, two [[Pizzeria Uno]]s, [[Rocky Rococo]]'s Party Pizzeria, [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza\|Edwardo's]], Rozino's, Shakey's, Chuck E. Cheese's, Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria and [[Old Chicago]]<ref name="ct-1997-05-27-p19">(1997, May 27). City of Madison license list, May 1997. ''The Capital Times''. p. 19. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522738530/ 522738530]. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref><ref name="ct-1997-05-27-p20">(1997, May 27). "City of Madison alcohol-license applications, 1997 (part 2)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 20. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522738533/ 522738533], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522739551/ 522739551].</ref>.
			* July 9: Rocky Rococo opens at Westgate Mall and closes its restaurants at 694 S. Whitney Way and 3730 University Ave.; a Baraboo store follows a week later<ref name="ct-1997-07-09-p21">(1997, July 9). "Rocky's pizza adds sites in Westgate, Baraboo." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/523177023/ 523177023].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-07-09-p19">Gribble, R. A. (1997, July 9). "Rocky's opens in Westgate, Baraboo — Madison chain closes pizzerias at two other locations in the city." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 19. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401921194/ 401921194], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401922351/ 401922351].</ref>
	* August 15: Papa John's opens its third area store, in Middleton<ref name="wsj-1997-08-15-p8">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401985772/ 401985772].</ref>.		* August 15: Papa John's opens its third area store, in Middleton<ref name="wsj-1997-08-15-p8">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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401985772/ 401985772].</ref>.
	* November 4: [[Glass Nickel Pizza]] opens at [[2049 Atwood Avenue\|2049 Atwood Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-11-08-p41">(1997, ~~November 8~~). ~~Cheap Eats news: Glass Nickel Pizza Company opens~~. ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/~~522191880~~/ ~~522191880~~].</ref>		* August 20: the Answer Book lists 17 pizzerias, among them Pizza Planet, Piece of the Pie Pizza, the Pizza Oven and three [[Pizza Extreme]]s<ref name="wsj-1997-08-20-p103">(1997, August 20). "Answer Book restaurant guide: Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 103. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401951861/ 401951861].</ref>; in the Readers' Choice Awards Pizza Hut, Pizzeria Uno, Pizza Extreme, Rocky Rococo's and Paisan's are the top five for pizza<ref name="wsj-1997-08-20-p66">(1997, August 20). "Readers' Choice Awards 1997: Good Fat & Drink." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 66. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401949474/ 401949474], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522167119/ 522167119].</ref>.
			* September: Sal's Pizzeria (But-Lo LLC, agent Gene Gowan) and Jerry's Subs & Pizza, 7475 Mineral Point Rd., apply for licenses; Sal's is granted on September 16<ref name="ct-1997-09-02-p21">(1997, September 2). "New liquor and beer license applications, September 1997." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522095235/ 522095235], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522095342/ 522095342].</ref><ref name="ct-1997-10-03-p18">(1997, October 3). "Common Council proceedings, September 16, 1997." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522530999/ 522530999].</ref>.
			* October 27: [[Sal’s Pizzeria\|Sal's Pizzeria]] opens at 313 State St.; it closes for two days the next week from exhaustion and a failed cooler<ref name="ct-1997-11-01-p43">Kalk, S. (1997, November 1). "It's New York-style pizza, and it's darn good eating." ''The Capital Times''. p. 43. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522189660/ 522189660].</ref><ref name="ct-1997-11-08-p41">Kalk, S. (1997, November 8). "Sal's success almost too much for it to handle." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522191880/ 522191880].</ref>.
			* November 4: [[Glass Nickel Pizza]] opens at [[2049 Atwood Avenue\|2049 Atwood Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-11-08-p41" />
			* November: the [[Urban Pizza Cafe\|Urban Pizza Co.]] opens at 1501 Monroe St.<ref name="wsj-2004-12-26-p21">Wallmeyer, A. (2004, December 26). "Pizzas with pizzazz: Gourmet pizza places are proliferating." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 21. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304963/ 406304963], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406304975/ 406304975].</ref>
			* December: The Monastery, Inc. (Peter Gargano) applies for a license as [[Pizzeria Bellini]], 401 E. Washington Ave., which Biagio Gargano plans to open in February or March 1998<ref name="ct-1997-12-01-p20">(1997, December 1). "New liquor and beer license applications, December 1997." ''The Capital Times''. p. 20. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522200722/ 522200722], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201016/ 522201016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522201373/ 522201373].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-12-17-p19">Simms, P. (1997, December 17). "Gargano revives pizza business." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 19. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404475333/ 404475333].</ref>.
			* December 7: the State Journal's Diner's Scorecard pits Sal's against the Urban Pizza Co. as Madison's best new pizzerias<ref name="wsj-1997-12-07-p56">Becker, D. and Pizza), D. B. a. C. M. (1997, December 7). "Two pizzerias vie for best of Madison's best new eats." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 56. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401422712/ 401422712].</ref>.

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Jacques: Add the July–December 1996 newspaper findings from the research recorded in the database

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	* Pizza Extreme opens its third store, on North Sherman Avenue<ref name="wsj-1996-09-08-p79">(1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 79. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406359778/ 406359778].</ref>; the Fish Hatchery Road store dates from 1995<ref name="wsj-1995-08-06-p83" />.		* Pizza Extreme opens its third store, on North Sherman Avenue<ref name="wsj-1996-09-08-p79">(1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 79. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406359778/ 406359778].</ref>; the Fish Hatchery Road store dates from 1995<ref name="wsj-1995-08-06-p83" />.
	* By August: Gumby's has a second store at [[310 South Brearly Street\|310 S. Brearly St.]]<ref name="wsj-1996-08-18-p83">(1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405452215/ 405452215].</ref>		* By August: Gumby's has a second store at [[310 South Brearly Street\|310 S. Brearly St.]]<ref name="wsj-1996-08-18-p83">(1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405452215/ 405452215].</ref>
			* August: [[Supreme Pizza]], "Madison's Alternative Pizzeria", and [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria\|Falbo Bros.]], "one of Madison's fastest growing pizzerias", are both hiring<ref name="wsj-1996-08-16-p30">(1996, August 16). "Help wanted: Supreme Pizza, Alley Oops." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 30. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405447637/ 405447637], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522631319/ 522631319], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405449221/ 405449221].</ref><ref name="wsj-1996-08-18-p83" />.
			* September 7 and November 9: [[Rocky Rococo]]'s Party Pizzeria shows the Tyson–Seldon and Tyson–Holyfield fights on pay-per-view<ref name="wsj-1996-09-05-p20">(1996, September 5). "Tyson–Seldon fight live at Rocky Rococo's." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 20. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406356564/ 406356564], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406356680/ 406356680].</ref><ref name="wsj-1996-11-07-p18">(1996, November 7). "Tyson–Holyfield fight live at Rocky Rococo's." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405310064/ 405310064].</ref>.
			* October: [[Pizzeria Uno]]'s advertisements switch to the "UNO Chicago Bar & Grill" logo<ref name="wsj-1996-10-26-p33">(1996, October 26). "Pizzeria Uno menu ad under the 'UNO Chicago Bar & Grill' logo." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 33. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405274262/ 405274262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405275302/ 405275302].</ref>.

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Jacques: Add the January–June 1996 newspaper findings (licence list, Mad Dog's, Godfather's) from the research recorded in the database

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	* January: a [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesars]] pizza station is hiring inside the Kmart at 3801 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1996-01-27-p31">(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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397382278/ 397382278].</ref>		* January: a [[Little Caesar’s\|Little Caesars]] pizza station is hiring inside the Kmart at 3801 E. Washington Ave.<ref name="wsj-1996-01-27-p31">(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 [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397382278/ 397382278].</ref>
			* February: Mad Dog's Sports Pub & Pizzeria at 620 University Ave. advertises a "full food menu by Falbo Bro's Pizza" and more than 60 beers<ref name="wsj-1996-02-29-p65">(1996, February 29). "Mad Dog's Sports Pub & Pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 65. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397261925/ 397261925], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521780802/ 521780802], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521766764/ 521766764].</ref>.
			* March 16: the Tyson–Bruno fight is shown on closed circuit at Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria on Tree Lane<ref name="wsj-1996-03-13-p12">(1996, March 13). "Tyson vs. Bruno at Rocky's." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 12. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398412998/ 398412998], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397206069/ 397206069].</ref>.
			* May: the licence list adds a [[Godfather’s Pizza\|Godfather's]] at 714 S. Gammon Rd., the old Shakey's West, and shows the four full-service [[Pizza Hut]]s now under one corporation, Pizza Hut of Madison Inc.<ref name="ct-1996-05-27-p5">(1996, May 27). City of Madison licence list, May 1996. ''The Capital Times''. p. 5. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522631770/ 522631770]. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref>
	* July 23–24: all six Madison-area Little Caesar's stores close overnight<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref><ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3">Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522283167/ 522283167].</ref>.		* July 23–24: all six Madison-area Little Caesar's stores close overnight<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref><ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3">Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522283167/ 522283167].</ref>.
	* About November: [[Papa John’s Pizza\|Papa John's]] opens its first Madison store at [[515 University Avenue\|515 University Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>		* About November: [[Papa John’s Pizza\|Papa John's]] opens its first Madison store at [[515 University Avenue\|515 University Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>

Jacques: Add the 1995 newspaper findings (licence list, openings, Angelo Fraboni's death) from the research recorded in the database

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	* The 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages "Pizza" section runs seven pages: Pizza Hut's new one-number delivery (828-2828) with eleven area units, Pizza Pit with ten Madison-area stores, Rocky Rococo with ten, Little Caesars with eight plus two Kmart counters, and display ads from Gumby's, Edwardo's, Rozino's, Pavlov's, Angelo's, Supreme, Pizza Extreme, Gino's, Paisan's, Shakey's, The Pizza Oven ("Celebrating Our 33rd Year") and Super Tom's, now at 529 S. Park St.<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p637">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 637: Pizza Pit full-page ad — 'Free, fast & hot delivery (limited delivery areas)', featuring Pizza Twins (two pizzas, one price), Extra …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 637.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p638">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 638: Pizza Hut full-page ad (© 1995 Pizza Hut, Inc.) — 'At Your Place Or Ours! NOW! One number delivery service! 828-2828 — just call thi…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 638.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p639">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 639: Rocky Rococo display ad — 'Pan Style Pizza or Classic Thin', Wisconsin real cheese, city-wide delivery (limited area), pasta, lasagn…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 639.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p640">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 640: display ads — Gino's, 540 State St. ('5 blocks from the Capital'; fettucine Alfredo, stuffed pizza, veal Romano, bar; free delivery …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 640.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p641">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 641: display ads — Gumby's Pizza, 2433 University Av. (fast free delivery Sun–Wed 11–2 a.m., Thu–Sat 11–3:30 a.m.; wholewheat crust and e…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 641.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p642">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 642: Uno Chicago Bar & Grill ('Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill, est. 1943' logo; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant For Pizza'; free deliv…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 642.</ref>		* The 1995 Ameritech Yellow Pages "Pizza" section runs seven pages: Pizza Hut's new one-number delivery (828-2828) with eleven area units, Pizza Pit with ten Madison-area stores, Rocky Rococo with ten, Little Caesars with eight plus two Kmart counters, and display ads from Gumby's, Edwardo's, Rozino's, Pavlov's, Angelo's, Supreme, Pizza Extreme, Gino's, Paisan's, Shakey's, The Pizza Oven ("Celebrating Our 33rd Year") and Super Tom's, now at 529 S. Park St.<ref name="yp-1995-p636">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 636: alphabetical listings Alley Oops (13 Atlas Ct.), Angelo's Pizzaria (5801 Monona Dr.), Buck's Pizza ('Pizza Is Our Only Product Since…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 636.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p637">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 637: Pizza Pit full-page ad — 'Free, fast & hot delivery (limited delivery areas)', featuring Pizza Twins (two pizzas, one price), Extra …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 637.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p638">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 638: Pizza Hut full-page ad (© 1995 Pizza Hut, Inc.) — 'At Your Place Or Ours! NOW! One number delivery service! 828-2828 — just call thi…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 638.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p639">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 639: Rocky Rococo display ad — 'Pan Style Pizza or Classic Thin', Wisconsin real cheese, city-wide delivery (limited area), pasta, lasagn…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 639.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p640">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 640: display ads — Gino's, 540 State St. ('5 blocks from the Capital'; fettucine Alfredo, stuffed pizza, veal Romano, bar; free delivery …. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 640.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p641">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 641: display ads — Gumby's Pizza, 2433 University Av. (fast free delivery Sun–Wed 11–2 a.m., Thu–Sat 11–3:30 a.m.; wholewheat crust and e…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 641.</ref><ref name="yp-1995-p642">(1995). Ameritech PagesPlus Yellow Pages, Madison, 1995 edition, 'Pizza' classification, p. 642: Uno Chicago Bar & Grill ('Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill, est. 1943' logo; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant For Pizza'; free deliv…. ''Madison telephone directory''. p. 642.</ref>
			* May: the city's licence list names the year's licensed pizza places, among them eight [[Rocky Rococo]]s, five [[Pizza Hut]]s, two [[Edwardo’s Natural Pizza\|Edwardo's]], [[Gino’s\|Gino's]], [[Piccolo Mondo]], [[Pizzeria Uno]], [[Rozino’s Pizza\|Rozino's]], [[Shakey’s Pizza Parlor\|Shakey's]] and [[Chuck E. Cheese]]<ref name="ct-1995-05-25-p20">(1995, May 25). City of Madison licence list, May 1995. ''The Capital Times''. p. 20. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521522538/ 521522538]. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.</ref><ref name="ct-1995-05-25-p21">(1995, May 25). "City of Madison liquor licence applications, 1995–96 (continued)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521522545/ 521522545], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521523329/ 521523329], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521523332/ 521523332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521523750/ 521523750], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521523756/ 521523756].</ref>.
			* May 16: the council grants a beer licence to Maddog's Pub & Pizzeria, a new sports bar at 620 University Ave. next to Bullwinkle's; by September it is open, with 14 taps and 10 a.m. hours on football Saturdays<ref name="ct-1995-06-09-p18">(1995, June 9). "Common Council proceedings, May 16, 1995." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519934105/ 519934105].</ref><ref name="wsj-1995-09-21-p58">(1995, September 21). "On the Town: Silver Eagle moves, Mad Dogs opens." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404460940/ 404460940], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521737336/ 521737336], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521737342/ 521737342].</ref>.
			* August: [[Pizza Extreme]] is hiring for its new second store at 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd.<ref name="wsj-1995-08-06-p83">(1995, August 6). Rocky Rococo hourly ad listing 694 S. Whitney Way 273-1227, 3001 N. Sherman 241-4423, 4002 E. Washington 241-8001, 1618 W. Beltline 251-0304, 4 West Towne Mall 829-2901; Pizza Extreme 'Due to our expansion, business has inc…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404147221/ 404147221].</ref>; a [[Pizza Pit]] is inside the Dream Lanes bowling alley at 13 Atlas Ct., soon advertising as Alley Oops<ref name="wsj-1995-08-24-p38">(1995, August 24). 'BARTENDERS & COCKTAIL SERVERS… PIZZA MAKERS… Apply in person after 4:00 pm at: Dream Lanes Pizza Pit, 13 Atlas Ct.'; 'Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria is now hiring for its BANQUET/CATERING operations on the west side… 7952 …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 38. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404460349/ 404460349].</ref><ref name="wsj-1995-09-13-p46">(1995, September 13). 'PIZZA MAKERS Part time, evenings & weekends. Excellent pay. Apply in person: Alley Oops' 13 Atlas Ct.'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 46. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404471989/ 404471989].</ref>.
	* August: [[Old Chicago]] is licensed at [[7202 Mineral Point Road\|7202 Mineral Point Rd.]]<ref name="ct-1995-08-07-p16">(1995, August 7). Licence notice, Wadsworth Old Chicago, 7202 Mineral Point Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 16.</ref>		* August: [[Old Chicago]] is licensed at [[7202 Mineral Point Road\|7202 Mineral Point Rd.]]<ref name="ct-1995-08-07-p16">(1995, August 7). Licence notice, Wadsworth Old Chicago, 7202 Mineral Point Rd. ''The Capital Times''. p. 16.</ref>
			* August 16: the State Journal's student dining guide lists eight pizzerias; [[Supreme Pizza]]'s Monroe Street store is no longer among them<ref name="wsj-1995-08-16-p59">(1995, August 16). "Student dining guide 1995: Pizza." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 59. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404412582/ 404412582], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522634426/ 522634426].</ref>.
			* September: [[Falbo Bros Pizzeria\|Falbo Bros.]] moves from 515 to 622 University Ave.<ref name="wsj-1995-08-16-p59" /><ref name="wsj-1995-09-03-p88">(1995, September 3). 'FALBO BROS. PIZZA IS EXPANDING' — assistant manager, delivery drivers, waitstaff, in-store help; 'Stop by at 622 University… ask for Jason or Tony', 255-9090 / 258-9198. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404441192/ 404441192].</ref>; ComedySportz moves its weekend improv shows to Rocky Rococo's Party Pizzeria<ref name="ct-1995-08-31-p61">(1995, August 31). "Clubs: ComedySportz moves." ''The Capital Times''. p. 61. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522641411/ 522641411], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404475566/ 404475566].</ref>.
			* October 4: Angelo Fraboni, founder of [[Angelo’s Pizzeria\|Angelo's Pizzeria]], dies at 69<ref name="wsj-1995-10-05-p17">Morgan, H. (1995, October 5). "Monona's Fraboni dies." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 17. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404149642/ 404149642].</ref>.
	* October 31: armed robbery at the [[Rocky Rococo]] on South Whitney Way<ref name="wsj-1997-06-07-p5">Brixey, E. (1997, June 7). "Man sentenced for 1995 Rocky Rococo's robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 5. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402454522/ 402454522], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402454145/ 402454145].</ref>.		* October 31: armed robbery at the [[Rocky Rococo]] on South Whitney Way<ref name="wsj-1997-06-07-p5">Brixey, E. (1997, June 7). "Man sentenced for 1995 Rocky Rococo's robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 5. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402454522/ 402454522], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402454145/ 402454145].</ref>.

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	* July 23–24: all six Madison-area Little Caesar's stores close overnight<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref><ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3">Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522283167/ 522283167].</ref>.		* July 23–24: all six Madison-area Little Caesar's stores close overnight<ref name="wsj-1996-07-30-p16">Hawkins, L. (1996, July 30). "Little Caesar's closes." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398441433/ 398441433].</ref><ref name="ct-1996-09-12-p3">Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." ''The Capital Times''. p. 3. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522283167/ 522283167].</ref>.
	* About November: [[Papa John’s Pizza\|Papa John's]] opens its first Madison store at [[515 University Avenue\|515 University Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>		* About November: [[Papa John’s Pizza\|Papa John's]] opens its first Madison store at [[515 University Avenue\|515 University Ave.]]<ref name="ct-1997-02-08-p40">Kalk, S. (1997, February 8). "Papa John's finds niche." ''The Capital Times''. p. 40. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519930305/ 519930305].</ref>
	* Pizza Extreme opens its ~~second and~~ third ~~stores~~, on Fish Hatchery Road<ref name="wsj-1996-02-11-p74">(1996, February 11). Pizza Extreme help-wanted advertisement, 605 E. Washington and 2936 Fish Hatchery Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 74. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/397200098/ 397200098].</ref> and North Sherman Avenue<ref name="wsj-1996-09-08-p79">(1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 79. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406359778/ 406359778].</ref>.		* Pizza Extreme opens its third store, on North Sherman Avenue<ref name="wsj-1996-09-08-p79">(1996, September 8). Pizza Extreme delivery-driver advertisement listing three stores. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 79. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406359778/ 406359778].</ref>; the Fish Hatchery Road store dates from 1995<ref name="wsj-1995-08-06-p83" />.
	* By August: Gumby's has a second store at [[310 South Brearly Street\|310 S. Brearly St.]]<ref name="wsj-1996-08-18-p83">(1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405452215/ 405452215].</ref>		* By August: Gumby's has a second store at [[310 South Brearly Street\|310 S. Brearly St.]]<ref name="wsj-1996-08-18-p83">(1996, August 18). Gumby's help-wanted advertisement, 2433 University Ave. and 310 S. Brearly. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405452215/ 405452215].</ref>