Naples 15 - Revision history

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

2026-10-24T03:30:18Z

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

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	==History==		==History==
	Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at [[15 North Butler Street\|15 N. Butler St.]], in Butler Plaza, the space where [[Cafe Porta Alba]] had begun in 2006<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_8b918a00-2e8c-11e2-9fc6-0019bb2963f4.html "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise."] ''madison.com''.</ref>; before that it had been Sal's Pizzeria, and after Porta Alba the short-lived Old Market Bistro<ref name="mc-2005-12-15-sals-pizzeria">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_3c032bde-5fae-5d72-bd6a-7797821acdbb.html "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow."] ''madison.com''.</ref><ref name="ct-2009-06-04-p7">Troller, S. (2009, June 4). "Kipp's owner opens new bistro." ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522555744/ 522555744].</ref>. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven ~~labelled~~ "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service<ref name="ct-2012-09-13-p9">Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522561570/ 522561570].</ref><ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.		Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at [[15 North Butler Street\|15 N. Butler St.]], in Butler Plaza, the space where [[Cafe Porta Alba]] had begun in 2006<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_8b918a00-2e8c-11e2-9fc6-0019bb2963f4.html "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise."] ''madison.com''.</ref>; before that it had been Sal's Pizzeria, and after Porta Alba the short-lived Old Market Bistro<ref name="mc-2005-12-15-sals-pizzeria">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_3c032bde-5fae-5d72-bd6a-7797821acdbb.html "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow."] ''madison.com''.</ref><ref name="ct-2009-06-04-p7">Troller, S. (2009, June 4). "Kipp's owner opens new bistro." ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522555744/ 522555744].</ref>. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven labeled "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service<ref name="ct-2012-09-13-p9">Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522561570/ 522561570].</ref><ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.

	Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.		Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.

Jacques: Add the earlier occupants of 15 N. Butler St. (2005–2009 research)

2026-10-22T03:37:36Z

Add the earlier occupants of 15 N. Butler St. (2005–2009 research)

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	==History==		==History==
	Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at 15 N. Butler St., in Butler Plaza, the space where [[Cafe Porta Alba]] had begun in 2006<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_8b918a00-2e8c-11e2-9fc6-0019bb2963f4.html "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven labelled "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service<ref name="ct-2012-09-13-p9">Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522561570/ 522561570].</ref><ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.		Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at [[15 North Butler Street\|15 N. Butler St.]], in Butler Plaza, the space where [[Cafe Porta Alba]] had begun in 2006<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_8b918a00-2e8c-11e2-9fc6-0019bb2963f4.html "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise."] ''madison.com''.</ref>; before that it had been Sal's Pizzeria, and after Porta Alba the short-lived Old Market Bistro<ref name="mc-2005-12-15-sals-pizzeria">Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). [https://madison.com/entertainment/article_3c032bde-5fae-5d72-bd6a-7797821acdbb.html "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow."] ''madison.com''.</ref><ref name="ct-2009-06-04-p7">Troller, S. (2009, June 4). "Kipp's owner opens new bistro." ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522555744/ 522555744].</ref>. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven labelled "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service<ref name="ct-2012-09-13-p9">Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522561570/ 522561570].</ref><ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.

	Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.		Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.
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	==Locations==		==Locations==
	* 15 N. Butler St. (July 2012 to present)<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.		* [[15 North Butler Street\|15 N. Butler St.]] (July 2012 to present)<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.

	==See also==		==See also==

Jacques: Add the 2010–2014 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

2026-10-21T17:12:58Z

Add the 2010–2014 years from the newspaper research recorded in the database; earlier text kept

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	==History==		==History==
			Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at 15 N. Butler St., in Butler Plaza, the space where [[Cafe Porta Alba]] had begun in 2006<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review">Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). [https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_8b918a00-2e8c-11e2-9fc6-0019bb2963f4.html "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise."] ''madison.com''.</ref>. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven labelled "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service<ref name="ct-2012-09-13-p9">Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." ''The Capital Times''. p. 9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522561570/ 522561570].</ref><ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.

	Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.		Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.

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	* The pizzas bake in a custom wood-fired oven at 1,000°F for 85 to 95 seconds<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.		* The pizzas bake in a custom wood-fired oven at 1,000°F for 85 to 95 seconds<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.
	* They are named for songs: the "O Sole Mio" is a margherita, and "The Good Life" was Tony Bennett's favorite<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.		* They are named for songs: the "O Sole Mio" is a margherita, and "The Good Life" was Tony Bennett's favorite<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.

			==Locations==
			* 15 N. Butler St. (July 2012 to present)<ref name="mc-2012-11-15-naples-15-review" />.

	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[COVID-19 pandemic]]		* [[COVID-19 pandemic]]
			* [[Cafe Porta Alba]]
	* [[Item:Q1484\|Naples 15 in the Madison Pizza Wiki database]]		* [[Item:Q1484\|Naples 15 in the Madison Pizza Wiki database]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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Jacques: New article from the 2020–2022 newspaper research recorded in the database

2026-10-21T03:49:50Z

New article from the 2020–2022 newspaper research recorded in the database

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'''Naples 15''' is an Italian restaurant in downtown Madison known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The chef and owner, Salvatore Di Scala, opened it in July 2012<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15">Thompson, H. (2021, May 23). [https://madison.com/entertainment/dining/restaurants/article_0533ca5f-94cf-59ae-8051-f21b57298ffb.html "Chef Salvatore Di Scala celebrates with pizza and pasta at Naples 15."] ''madison.com''.</ref>.

==History==
Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.

==Pizza==
* The pizzas bake in a custom wood-fired oven at 1,000°F for 85 to 95 seconds<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.
* They are named for songs: the "O Sole Mio" is a margherita, and "The Good Life" was Tony Bennett's favorite<ref name="mc-2021-05-23-naples-15" />.

==See also==
* [[COVID-19 pandemic]]
* [[Item:Q1484|Naples 15 in the Madison Pizza Wiki database]]

==Notes==
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