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Jacques: Add Cafe La Bellitalia (2006)

2026-10-29T02:13:56Z

Add Cafe La Bellitalia (2006)

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	* 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 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>		* 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>		* 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>

Jacques: Add Josie's Spaghetti House closing (2004)

2026-10-28T19:07:37Z

Add Josie's Spaghetti House closing (2004)

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			* 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>.		* 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>.

Jacques: Add Bunky's Cafe (2003)

2026-10-28T18:54:16Z

Add Bunky's Cafe (2003)

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			* 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>.

Jacques: Add Villa Dolce Cafe (December 2005)

2026-10-28T17:15:25Z

Add Villa Dolce Cafe (December 2005)

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	* 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 =====

Jacques: Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

2026-10-28T16:37:34Z

Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

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	* 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>		* 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>
	* 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>.

Jacques: Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

2026-10-24T05:09:07Z

Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

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	* 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>.

Jacques: Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

2026-10-24T03:28:06Z

Use American spelling (license, favorite, neighborhood and the like)

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Jacques: Link Sal's Pizzeria

2026-10-23T18:25:30Z

Link Sal's Pizzeria

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	* [[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>.

Jacques: Add the 2000–2004 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

2026-10-23T15:31:56Z

Add the 2000–2004 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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	* 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>.		* 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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Add the 2000–2004 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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