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	In September 1996 the west side restaurant was hiring drivers and servers at "$10 and up per hour"<ref name="wsj-1996-09-11-p27">(1996, September 11). "Help wanted: Pizzeria Uno, 7601 Mineral Point Rd." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 27. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406362944/ 406362944], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406363651/ 406363651], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406364527/ 406364527], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406365025/ 406365025], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406366182/ 406366182].</ref>, and that October the Madison advertisements carried the chain's next logo, "UNO Chicago Bar & Grill, est. 1943", over a menu of pastas at $8.99 and a grilled meatloaf "favorite" at $7.89 beside the pizza<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>. Tom Beach was re-elected to the board of Downtown Madison, Inc. that month as "Tom Beach, Pizzeria Uno"<ref name="ct-1996-10-11-p21">(1996, October 11). "Business people: Downtown Madison, Inc. board." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522562499/ 522562499].</ref>.		In September 1996 the west side restaurant was hiring drivers and servers at "$10 and up per hour"<ref name="wsj-1996-09-11-p27">(1996, September 11). "Help wanted: Pizzeria Uno, 7601 Mineral Point Rd." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 27. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406362944/ 406362944], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406363651/ 406363651], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406364527/ 406364527], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406365025/ 406365025], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406366182/ 406366182].</ref>, and that October the Madison advertisements carried the chain's next logo, "UNO Chicago Bar & Grill, est. 1943", over a menu of pastas at $8.99 and a grilled meatloaf "favorite" at $7.89 beside the pizza<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>. Tom Beach was re-elected to the board of Downtown Madison, Inc. that month as "Tom Beach, Pizzeria Uno"<ref name="ct-1996-10-11-p21">(1996, October 11). "Business people: Downtown Madison, Inc. board." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522562499/ 522562499].</ref>.

			Both restaurants were hiring through 1997: delivery drivers "w/car (earn $10/hr & up)", wait staff, cooks and hosts in January, cooks and servers in the summer, and day hosts and drivers for "Uno West" in September<ref name="wsj-1997-01-19-p88">(1997, January 19). "Help wanted: Pizzeria Uno, both stores." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405283442/ 405283442].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-07-20-p83">(1997, July 20). "Help wanted: Pizzeria Uno now hiring cooks and servers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 83. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401571315/ 401571315], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401980461/ 401980461], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401430705/ 401430705].</ref>. In February the Federal Trade Commission made the chain drop the "low fat" claim for its Thinzetta thin-crust pizzas, all six of which carried more fat than the limit, up to 36 grams a serving<ref name="wsj-1997-02-17-p23">(1997, February 17). "Not so fast, Uno's." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405272817/ 405272817].</ref>. A State Journal profile of Urban Land Interests that March listed the Gorham Street building among the developer's downtown projects: "222 West Gorham (Pizzeria Uno, Britches Great Outdoors), 1984 to 1985, $1.2 million"<ref name="wsj-1997-03-23-p41">(1997, March 23). "A look at the personalities at the core of Urban Land Interests." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405338158/ 405338158].</ref>. Uno West took part in Food Share Day on May 6, 1997, and Tom Beach and his wife Martha were quoted in the Capital Times' preview — "Our customers appreciate that we are committed to the community" — under the name Bach; the State Journal, naming him to the county's new workforce-development committee that month and quoting him on welfare reform in July, printed "Breech" and "Beech", the latter as "owner of Pizzeria Uno, 105 S. Butler St.", the company's office<ref name="wsj-1997-05-01-p61">(1997, May 1). "Food Share Day, Tuesday, May 6, 1997." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 61. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401587756/ 401587756], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401588689/ 401588689], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521867986/ 521867986].</ref><ref name="ct-1997-05-05-p6">(1997, May 5). "Food Share Day." ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521867820/ 521867820].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-05-24-p11">(1997, May 24). "Dane County workforce-development committee named." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 11. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401588214/ 401588214], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401588244/ 401588244].</ref><ref name="wsj-1997-07-22-p12">(1997, July 22). "Employers and W-2." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 12. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401574638/ 401574638].</ref>. The city's 1997 license list carried the two restaurants under Pizzeria Uno of Madison and Uno's Concepts, both with Thomas G. Beach as agent<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>. Uno again sold box suppers at Concerts on the Square that summer — deep dish $5, deluxe deep dish and gourmet thin crust $6, a kid's pepperoni $3<ref name="wsj-1997-06-22-p47">(1997, June 22). "Concerts on the Square box-supper menus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 47. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401899120/ 401899120], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/402451634/ 402451634].</ref> — and had a stand at Taste of Madison<ref name="wsj-1997-08-28-p60">(1997, August 28). "Bar guide." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 60. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401983073/ 401983073], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401983207/ 401983207].</ref>. The 1997 Readers' Choice Awards of the two dailies ranked Pizzeria Uno second for pizza, behind Pizza Hut and ahead of Pizza Extreme, Rocky Rococo's and Paisan's<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>. In December the downtown restaurant hosted the Madison Maennerchor and the Temple Beth El Youth Choir on their holiday rounds of State Street<ref name="wsj-1997-12-13-p13">(1997, December 13). "Downtown holiday events." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 13. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401427237/ 401427237], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401427586/ 401427586], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522204720/ 522204720], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/401421435/ 401421435].</ref>.

	In 1999 the two restaurants were licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. (Gorham Street) and Uno's Concepts of Madison Inc. (Mineral Point Road), both with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p7">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol license renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006391/ 522006391], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007482/ 522007482].</ref>. Beach, "owner of both Madison Pizzeria Uno restaurants and a third Wisconsin outlet in Milwaukee" (Elm Grove), was vice president of the Greater State Street Business Association that year and backed the parking ramp planned for the Cue-Nique site on West Gorham Street<ref name="ct-1999-03-04-p18">(1999, March 4). "Business people." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522230209/ 522230209].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-06-09-p23">(1999, June 9). "State Street gift certificates." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522180785/ 522180785].</ref><ref name="wsj-1999-07-01-p18">(1999, July 1). "Ramp." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404115451/ 404115451].</ref>. Michael Muckian gave the west side restaurant, in "the old brick farmhouse on Mineral Point Road", three stars in May 1999: six thin-crust pizzas and twice as many deep dish in three sizes, from $5.49 for a small cheese to $19.69 for a large Chicago Classic or jambalaya pizza, alongside fajitas, crab cakes and sirloin tips. The Artipeggio thin crust (eggplant, artichoke hearts, red peppers) outdid the jambalaya deep dish<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41">Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521995621/ 521995621].</ref>. The restaurant opened an outdoor patio that summer<ref name="wsj-1999-05-02-p106">(1999, May 2). Pizzeria Uno (West Towne area) hiring hosts and waitstaff 'with growing summer sales and the opening of our popular outdoor patio'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 106. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404185962/ 404185962].</ref>, and both were in the October 1999 restaurant guide, open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight<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>.		In 1999 the two restaurants were licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. (Gorham Street) and Uno's Concepts of Madison Inc. (Mineral Point Road), both with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p7">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol license renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006391/ 522006391], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007482/ 522007482].</ref>. Beach, "owner of both Madison Pizzeria Uno restaurants and a third Wisconsin outlet in Milwaukee" (Elm Grove), was vice president of the Greater State Street Business Association that year and backed the parking ramp planned for the Cue-Nique site on West Gorham Street<ref name="ct-1999-03-04-p18">(1999, March 4). "Business people." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522230209/ 522230209].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-06-09-p23">(1999, June 9). "State Street gift certificates." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522180785/ 522180785].</ref><ref name="wsj-1999-07-01-p18">(1999, July 1). "Ramp." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404115451/ 404115451].</ref>. Michael Muckian gave the west side restaurant, in "the old brick farmhouse on Mineral Point Road", three stars in May 1999: six thin-crust pizzas and twice as many deep dish in three sizes, from $5.49 for a small cheese to $19.69 for a large Chicago Classic or jambalaya pizza, alongside fajitas, crab cakes and sirloin tips. The Artipeggio thin crust (eggplant, artichoke hearts, red peppers) outdid the jambalaya deep dish<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41">Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521995621/ 521995621].</ref>. The restaurant opened an outdoor patio that summer<ref name="wsj-1999-05-02-p106">(1999, May 2). Pizzeria Uno (West Towne area) hiring hosts and waitstaff 'with growing summer sales and the opening of our popular outdoor patio'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 106. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404185962/ 404185962].</ref>, and both were in the October 1999 restaurant guide, open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight<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>.
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	==Former Locations==		==Former Locations==
	* 222 W. Gorham St. (about November 1984; licensed through 2004<ref name="ct-2004-05-25-p4">(2004, May 25). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2004–05 (pages 4–5). ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011606/ 526011606], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011606/ 526011606], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011457/ 526011457].</ref>~~; the~~ building ~~belonged to~~ Urban Land Interests by April 2004<ref name="wsj-2004-04-20-p1" />). The building was Quaker Steak & Lube by May 2012<ref name="wsj-2012-05-10">(2012, May 10). City of Madison license list, May 2012. ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.		* 222 W. Gorham St. (about November 1984; licensed through 2004<ref name="ct-2004-05-25-p4">(2004, May 25). City of Madison license renewal applications, 2004–05 (pages 4–5). ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011606/ 526011606], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011606/ 526011606], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/526011457/ 526011457].</ref>). The building was a 1984–85 Urban Land Interests project costing $1.2 million<ref name="wsj-1997-03-23-p41" />, and still belonged to the developer in April 2004<ref name="wsj-2004-04-20-p1" />. The building was Quaker Steak & Lube by May 2012<ref name="wsj-2012-05-10">(2012, May 10). City of Madison license list, May 2012. ''Wisconsin State Journal''.</ref>.
	* 7601 Mineral Point Rd. (July 15, 1991<ref name="wsj-1991-07-13-p16" /> to May 16, 2016<ref name="mc-2016-05-25-uno-west-closes" />). Before Uno the farmhouse was Chez Michel, with the Cajun Cafe on its second floor, until the end of 1990<ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13" />.		* 7601 Mineral Point Rd. (July 15, 1991<ref name="wsj-1991-07-13-p16" /> to May 16, 2016<ref name="mc-2016-05-25-uno-west-closes" />). Before Uno the farmhouse was Chez Michel, with the Cajun Cafe on its second floor, until the end of 1990<ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13" />.
	* 3010 Crossroads Dr. (May 2002<ref name="ct-2002-05-27-p3" /> to about June 2022). La Taguara was to open in the space<ref name="ct-2022-07-13-pO27" />.		* 3010 Crossroads Dr. (May 2002<ref name="ct-2002-05-27-p3" /> to about June 2022). La Taguara was to open in the space<ref name="ct-2022-07-13-pO27" />.

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

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	In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor license renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.		In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor license renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.

			In September 1996 the west side restaurant was hiring drivers and servers at "$10 and up per hour"<ref name="wsj-1996-09-11-p27">(1996, September 11). "Help wanted: Pizzeria Uno, 7601 Mineral Point Rd." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 27. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406362944/ 406362944], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406363651/ 406363651], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406364527/ 406364527], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406365025/ 406365025], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406366182/ 406366182].</ref>, and that October the Madison advertisements carried the chain's next logo, "UNO Chicago Bar & Grill, est. 1943", over a menu of pastas at $8.99 and a grilled meatloaf "favorite" at $7.89 beside the pizza<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>. Tom Beach was re-elected to the board of Downtown Madison, Inc. that month as "Tom Beach, Pizzeria Uno"<ref name="ct-1996-10-11-p21">(1996, October 11). "Business people: Downtown Madison, Inc. board." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522562499/ 522562499].</ref>.

	In 1999 the two restaurants were licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. (Gorham Street) and Uno's Concepts of Madison Inc. (Mineral Point Road), both with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p7">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol license renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006391/ 522006391], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007482/ 522007482].</ref>. Beach, "owner of both Madison Pizzeria Uno restaurants and a third Wisconsin outlet in Milwaukee" (Elm Grove), was vice president of the Greater State Street Business Association that year and backed the parking ramp planned for the Cue-Nique site on West Gorham Street<ref name="ct-1999-03-04-p18">(1999, March 4). "Business people." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522230209/ 522230209].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-06-09-p23">(1999, June 9). "State Street gift certificates." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522180785/ 522180785].</ref><ref name="wsj-1999-07-01-p18">(1999, July 1). "Ramp." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404115451/ 404115451].</ref>. Michael Muckian gave the west side restaurant, in "the old brick farmhouse on Mineral Point Road", three stars in May 1999: six thin-crust pizzas and twice as many deep dish in three sizes, from $5.49 for a small cheese to $19.69 for a large Chicago Classic or jambalaya pizza, alongside fajitas, crab cakes and sirloin tips. The Artipeggio thin crust (eggplant, artichoke hearts, red peppers) outdid the jambalaya deep dish<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41">Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521995621/ 521995621].</ref>. The restaurant opened an outdoor patio that summer<ref name="wsj-1999-05-02-p106">(1999, May 2). Pizzeria Uno (West Towne area) hiring hosts and waitstaff 'with growing summer sales and the opening of our popular outdoor patio'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 106. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404185962/ 404185962].</ref>, and both were in the October 1999 restaurant guide, open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight<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>.		In 1999 the two restaurants were licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. (Gorham Street) and Uno's Concepts of Madison Inc. (Mineral Point Road), both with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="ct-1999-05-26-p7">(1999, May 26). City of Madison 1999–2000 alcohol license renewals, part 2: Liquor & Beer Class B (#159–458): But-Lo LLC dba Sal's Pizzeria 313 State St.; First Madco Inc. dba Rocky Rococo 7952 Tree Ln.; Mineral Spirits Inc. dba Edwardo's N…. ''The Capital Times''. p. 7. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522006391/ 522006391], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522007482/ 522007482].</ref>. Beach, "owner of both Madison Pizzeria Uno restaurants and a third Wisconsin outlet in Milwaukee" (Elm Grove), was vice president of the Greater State Street Business Association that year and backed the parking ramp planned for the Cue-Nique site on West Gorham Street<ref name="ct-1999-03-04-p18">(1999, March 4). "Business people." ''The Capital Times''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522230209/ 522230209].</ref><ref name="ct-1999-06-09-p23">(1999, June 9). "State Street gift certificates." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522180785/ 522180785].</ref><ref name="wsj-1999-07-01-p18">(1999, July 1). "Ramp." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 18. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404115451/ 404115451].</ref>. Michael Muckian gave the west side restaurant, in "the old brick farmhouse on Mineral Point Road", three stars in May 1999: six thin-crust pizzas and twice as many deep dish in three sizes, from $5.49 for a small cheese to $19.69 for a large Chicago Classic or jambalaya pizza, alongside fajitas, crab cakes and sirloin tips. The Artipeggio thin crust (eggplant, artichoke hearts, red peppers) outdid the jambalaya deep dish<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41">Muckian, M. (1999, May 1). "Pizzeria Uno's variety proves to be great pace-setter." ''The Capital Times''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521995621/ 521995621].</ref>. The restaurant opened an outdoor patio that summer<ref name="wsj-1999-05-02-p106">(1999, May 2). Pizzeria Uno (West Towne area) hiring hosts and waitstaff 'with growing summer sales and the opening of our popular outdoor patio'. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 106. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404185962/ 404185962].</ref>, and both were in the October 1999 restaurant guide, open daily from 11 a.m. to midnight<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>.

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	==History==		==History==
	The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. In 1993 "Pizzeria Uno owners Martha and Tom Beach" gave $5 "UNO-Teers" certificates to volunteers in 16 Madison elementary schools<ref name="wsj-1993-03-31-p26">(1993, March 31). "Pizza bonus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406377499/ 406377499], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282428/ 521282428].</ref>, and Beach joined the board of Downtown Madison Inc.<ref name="wsj-1993-05-26-p8">(1993, May 26). "Downtown Madison." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 8. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406410779/ 406410779].</ref> Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>. In 1995 both held licences under Thomas G. Beach<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>; Beach spoke up in that September's Downtown parking debate<ref name="wsj-1995-09-07-p20">(1995, September 7). "Downtown parking: Gorham-Broom ramp site dropped." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 20. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404457099/ 404457099].</ref>, the west side restaurant joined the new Takeout Taxi delivery service in October<ref name="ct-1995-10-20-p21">(1995, October 20). "Takeout Taxi brings the restaurants to you." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521772606/ 521772606].</ref>, and at Christmas Uno sold gift certificates at 20 per cent off with a "Two Can Dine for $12.99" coupon of wings, salads and a deep dish<ref name="wsj-1995-12-03-p6">(1995, December 3). "Uno's Holiday Gift Certificates." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398325029/ 398325029].</ref>.		The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. In 1993 "Pizzeria Uno owners Martha and Tom Beach" gave $5 "UNO-Teers" certificates to volunteers in 16 Madison elementary schools<ref name="wsj-1993-03-31-p26">(1993, March 31). "Pizza bonus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406377499/ 406377499], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282428/ 521282428].</ref>, and Beach joined the board of Downtown Madison Inc.<ref name="wsj-1993-05-26-p8">(1993, May 26). "Downtown Madison." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 8. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406410779/ 406410779].</ref> Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>. In 1995 both held licences under Thomas G. Beach<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>; Beach spoke up in that September's Downtown parking debate<ref name="wsj-1995-09-07-p20">(1995, September 7). "Downtown parking: Gorham-Broom ramp site dropped." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 20. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404457099/ 404457099].</ref>, the west side restaurant joined the new Takeout Taxi delivery service in October<ref name="ct-1995-10-20-p21">(1995, October 20). "Takeout Taxi brings the restaurants to you." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521772606/ 521772606].</ref>, and at Christmas Uno sold gift certificates at 20 per cent off with a "Two Can Dine for $12.99" coupon of wings, salads and a deep dish<ref name="wsj-1995-12-03-p6">(1995, December 3). "Uno's Holiday Gift Certificates." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398325029/ 398325029].</ref>. A 1996 profile of Urban Land Interests counted "the Pizzeria Uno complex in 1984-85" among the developer's downtown projects<ref name="ct-1996-06-11-p4">(1996, June 11). "Urban Land Interests (continued from page 3)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522212369/ 522212369], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522212503/ 522212503].</ref>; both restaurants were relicensed under Beach in May 1996<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><ref name="ct-1996-05-27-p4">(1996, May 27). "City of Madison liquor licence applications, 1996–97 (continued from page 5)." ''The Capital Times''. p. 4. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522631762/ 522631762], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522632119/ 522632119], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522632124/ 522632124], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522632488/ 522632488], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522632480/ 522632480].</ref>, sold box suppers at that summer's Concerts on the Square<ref name="wsj-1996-06-20-p59">(1996, June 20). "Concerts on the Square 1996 box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 59. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398401005/ 398401005], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522214854/ 522214854], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398415485/ 398415485].</ref>, and offered delivery drivers "$12/hr & more" in June<ref name="wsj-1996-06-30-p74">(1996, June 30). 'COOK WANTED: 40 hrs./wk. Pizza experience helpful. Must be 18 yrs. old. Apply in person at: Angelo Pizzaria, 5801 Monona Dr., Monona'; Pizzeria Uno hiring delivery drivers ('earn $12/hr & more, car insurance allowance') a…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 74. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398440151/ 398440151].</ref>.

	In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.		In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.

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	==History==		==History==
	The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. In 1993 "Pizzeria Uno owners Martha and Tom Beach" gave $5 "UNO-Teers" certificates to volunteers in 16 Madison elementary schools<ref name="wsj-1993-03-31-p26">(1993, March 31). "Pizza bonus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406377499/ 406377499], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282428/ 521282428].</ref>, and Beach joined the board of Downtown Madison Inc.<ref name="wsj-1993-05-26-p8">(1993, May 26). "Downtown Madison." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 8. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406410779/ 406410779].</ref> Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>.		The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. In 1993 "Pizzeria Uno owners Martha and Tom Beach" gave $5 "UNO-Teers" certificates to volunteers in 16 Madison elementary schools<ref name="wsj-1993-03-31-p26">(1993, March 31). "Pizza bonus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406377499/ 406377499], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282428/ 521282428].</ref>, and Beach joined the board of Downtown Madison Inc.<ref name="wsj-1993-05-26-p8">(1993, May 26). "Downtown Madison." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 8. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406410779/ 406410779].</ref> Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>. In 1995 both held licences under Thomas G. Beach<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>; Beach spoke up in that September's Downtown parking debate<ref name="wsj-1995-09-07-p20">(1995, September 7). "Downtown parking: Gorham-Broom ramp site dropped." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 20. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404457099/ 404457099].</ref>, the west side restaurant joined the new Takeout Taxi delivery service in October<ref name="ct-1995-10-20-p21">(1995, October 20). "Takeout Taxi brings the restaurants to you." ''The Capital Times''. p. 21. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521772606/ 521772606].</ref>, and at Christmas Uno sold gift certificates at 20 per cent off with a "Two Can Dine for $12.99" coupon of wings, salads and a deep dish<ref name="wsj-1995-12-03-p6">(1995, December 3). "Uno's Holiday Gift Certificates." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/398325029/ 398325029].</ref>.

	In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.		In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.
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	* Isthmus readers voted Uno Madison's best restaurant for pizza every year from 1988 to 1992, as a 1993 advertisement boasted<ref name="wsj-1993-04-16-p53">(1993, April 16). Pizzeria Uno 'Dinner for Two — a regular specialty deep dish pizza and soup or salad for 2, every Tuesday only $10.95'; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant for Pizza, Isthmus — '88–'92' (also CT April 16 p50). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 53. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406433301/ 406433301], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521288232/ 521288232].</ref>.		* Isthmus readers voted Uno Madison's best restaurant for pizza every year from 1988 to 1992, as a 1993 advertisement boasted<ref name="wsj-1993-04-16-p53">(1993, April 16). Pizzeria Uno 'Dinner for Two — a regular specialty deep dish pizza and soup or salad for 2, every Tuesday only $10.95'; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant for Pizza, Isthmus — '88–'92' (also CT April 16 p50). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 53. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406433301/ 406433301], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521288232/ 521288232].</ref>.
	* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.		* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.
			* The Spinoccoli, an individual deep dish with spinach, broccoli, cheese, garlic and tomato, was Uno's $5 box supper at Concerts on the Square in 1994 and its $2 slice at Taste of Madison in 1995<ref name="wsj-1994-06-29-p39" /><ref name="ct-1995-08-31-p55">(1995, August 31). "Taste of Madison 1995: a one-day game plan." ''The Capital Times''. p. 55. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522641365/ 522641365].</ref>.
	* Uno "credits itself with inventing the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in 1943"<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" />.		* Uno "credits itself with inventing the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in 1943"<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" />.
	* In 1992 the downtown restaurant added nine pasta dishes, which two three-star reviews that May found ordinary beside the Numero Uno<ref name="ct-1992-05-02-p23">Collins, M. (1992, May 2). "Uno's pizzas great, but pastas only so-so." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520406331/ 520406331].</ref><ref name="wsj-1992-05-08-p52">Rath, J. (1992, May 8). "Uno's pizza good, pasta needs work." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405890522/ 405890522], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520406773/ 520406773].</ref>, and in June it launched "Plizzettas", a dozen gourmet thin-crust pizzas from plain cheese ($4.95) to Cordon Bleu ($7.95). Jay Rath gave them one star: "Uno's, supposedly the first restaurant to serve deep-dish pizza, is probably the last pizzeria to come out with a thin-crust version. It's not very good"<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><ref name="ct-1992-08-22-p38">Rath, J. (1992, August 22). "Pizzeria Uno's new thin-crust version like 'Bisquick from a box'." ''The Capital Times''. p. 38. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521287539/ 521287539], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406432862/ 406432862].</ref>. That autumn's Uno Platter was garlic bread, a small salad and an individual deep dish for $6.95<ref name="wsj-1992-10-18-p10">(1992, October 18). Pizzeria Uno 'Uno Platter' — two pieces of garlic bread, small house or Caesar salad, any individual deep dish pizza, $6.95, $1 off coupon to Nov. 15, 1992 (also WSJ Oct. 22 p24, CT Oct. 22 p49). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 10. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406397540/ 406397540], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406402617/ 406402617], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521264912/ 521264912].</ref>.		* In 1992 the downtown restaurant added nine pasta dishes, which two three-star reviews that May found ordinary beside the Numero Uno<ref name="ct-1992-05-02-p23">Collins, M. (1992, May 2). "Uno's pizzas great, but pastas only so-so." ''The Capital Times''. p. 23. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520406331/ 520406331].</ref><ref name="wsj-1992-05-08-p52">Rath, J. (1992, May 8). "Uno's pizza good, pasta needs work." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 52. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405890522/ 405890522], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520406773/ 520406773].</ref>, and in June it launched "Plizzettas", a dozen gourmet thin-crust pizzas from plain cheese ($4.95) to Cordon Bleu ($7.95). Jay Rath gave them one star: "Uno's, supposedly the first restaurant to serve deep-dish pizza, is probably the last pizzeria to come out with a thin-crust version. It's not very good"<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><ref name="ct-1992-08-22-p38">Rath, J. (1992, August 22). "Pizzeria Uno's new thin-crust version like 'Bisquick from a box'." ''The Capital Times''. p. 38. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521287539/ 521287539], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406432862/ 406432862].</ref>. That autumn's Uno Platter was garlic bread, a small salad and an individual deep dish for $6.95<ref name="wsj-1992-10-18-p10">(1992, October 18). Pizzeria Uno 'Uno Platter' — two pieces of garlic bread, small house or Caesar salad, any individual deep dish pizza, $6.95, $1 off coupon to Nov. 15, 1992 (also WSJ Oct. 22 p24, CT Oct. 22 p49). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 10. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406397540/ 406397540], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406402617/ 406402617], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521264912/ 521264912].</ref>.

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	==Pizza==		==Pizza==
			* By January 1994 the Madison advertisements carried the chain's new logo, "The Original Uno Chicago Pizzeria, Est. 1943", with a Rose Bowl deal of two delivered deep-dish pizzas for $14.95<ref name="wsj-1994-01-01-p29">(1994, January 1). 'Uno's Rose Bowl Deal — delivery or take out only: any 2 regular size deep dish pizzas (serves 4–6 people) $14.95, free delivery', with the new logo 'The Original Uno Chicago Pizzeria, Est. 1943' and 'You can't beat the ori…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 29. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406299699/ 406299699], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521342051/ 521342051].</ref>. The thin crust was sold that summer as the "Pizzetta": the Harvest Pizzetta, a California-style vegetable pizza, was one of Uno's $5 box suppers at Concerts on the Square<ref name="wsj-1994-06-29-p39">(1994, June 29). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406000147/ 406000147], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/519927407/ 519927407], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663938/ 521663938].</ref>.
	* Isthmus readers voted Uno Madison's best restaurant for pizza every year from 1988 to 1992, as a 1993 advertisement boasted<ref name="wsj-1993-04-16-p53">(1993, April 16). Pizzeria Uno 'Dinner for Two — a regular specialty deep dish pizza and soup or salad for 2, every Tuesday only $10.95'; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant for Pizza, Isthmus — '88–'92' (also CT April 16 p50). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 53. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406433301/ 406433301], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521288232/ 521288232].</ref>.		* Isthmus readers voted Uno Madison's best restaurant for pizza every year from 1988 to 1992, as a 1993 advertisement boasted<ref name="wsj-1993-04-16-p53">(1993, April 16). Pizzeria Uno 'Dinner for Two — a regular specialty deep dish pizza and soup or salad for 2, every Tuesday only $10.95'; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant for Pizza, Isthmus — '88–'92' (also CT April 16 p50). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 53. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406433301/ 406433301], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521288232/ 521288232].</ref>.
	* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.		* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.

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	==History==		==History==
	The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>.		The first Madison restaurant was announced in August 1984 as "coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St."<ref name="ct-1984-08-28-p6">(1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. ''The Capital Times''. p. 6. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520341374/ 520341374].</ref> A second opened on Monday, July 15, 1991, on the far west side, at 7601 Mineral Point Rd., in "the 125-year-old Ganzer farmhouse" that had been the restaurant Chez Michel since 1981; the building was expanded and renovated with ceramic tile floors, a mahogany bar and booths<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><ref name="wsj-2023-11-29-pA9">(2023, November 29). Uno Terrace apartments at 7601 Mineral Point Rd. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. A9. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/1021473905/ 1021473905].</ref>. The licence had been applied for in March 1991 under Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., with Thomas G. Beach as agent<ref name="wsj-1991-03-20-p16">(1991, March 20). Liquor licence applications to be considered by the Common Council on April 2, 1991: Uno's Concepts of Madison, Inc., Thomas G. Beach, agent, d/b/a Pizzeria Uno Restaurant & Bar, 7601 Mineral Point Road, Class B combinatio…. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 16. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404236690/ 404236690], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237016/ 404237016], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404237439/ 404237439].</ref><ref name="wsj-1991-05-20-p6">(1991, May 20). City of Madison 1991–92 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 21 p7 and May 22 p27): Pizza Hut at 3059 E. Washington Ave., 2649 East Springs Dr., 4709 Verona Rd., 7440 Mineral Point Rd. and 662 State St.; Pizzeria …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 6. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281521/ 404281521], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404281684/ 404281684], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404282071/ 404282071].</ref>. Two reviews followed. John Kovalic of the State Journal found the old house "far more conducive to dining than the cavernous State Street location" and noted that "even Chicago, home of the original Uno, has but two such restaurants"; the Numero Uno was $9.95 and the Spinoccoli $9.25, and carry-out pizzas came fully baked, unbaked or frozen<ref name="wsj-1991-08-04-p58">Kovalic, J. (1991, August 4). "West Side Pizzeria Uno keeps high standard." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 58. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406361246/ 406361246].</ref>. Jay Rath of the Capital Times liked the Spinoccoli best of Uno's pizzas, found the centre of a small "Chicago's Famous" soggy, and reported that the general manager, Lisa Reisdorf, had put the staff through a week with Uno's trainers from Boston rather than transfer the "too student-oriented" downtown crew<ref name="ct-1991-09-28-p25">Rath, J. (1991, September 28). "Hey, pizza fans: West-side Uno's is upper crusty." ''The Capital Times''. p. 25. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521672885/ 521672885].</ref>. In 1993 "Pizzeria Uno owners Martha and Tom Beach" gave $5 "UNO-Teers" certificates to volunteers in 16 Madison elementary schools<ref name="wsj-1993-03-31-p26">(1993, March 31). "Pizza bonus." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 26. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406377499/ 406377499], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521282428/ 521282428].</ref>, and Beach joined the board of Downtown Madison Inc.<ref name="wsj-1993-05-26-p8">(1993, May 26). "Downtown Madison." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 8. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406410779/ 406410779].</ref> Two masked men robbed the west side restaurant at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. on May 21, 1992, while it was still open<ref name="wsj-1992-05-21-p14">(1992, May 21). "Pizzeria robbery." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 14. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405884882/ 405884882].</ref>. Both were listed in a 1994 dining guide<ref name="wsj-1994-08-17-p86">(1994, August 17). Answer Book: Where to eat in Madison. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 86. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406002404/ 406002404].</ref>.

	In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.		In 1990 the downtown restaurant, licensed to Pizzeria Uno of Madison Inc. with the developer Joseph Krupp as agent<ref name="wsj-1990-05-15-p22">(1990, May 15). City of Madison 1990–91 Class B liquor licence renewals (reprinted May 18 p24 and May 19 p6): Pizza Pit, 78 East Towne Mall (Kerry P. Cook, agent Terry K. Voice); Edwardo's Natural Pizza Restaurant 333 N. Bassett St. (Erl …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 22. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405195087/ 405195087], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405339396/ 405339396], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405340124/ 405340124].</ref>, advertised itself as "Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant" with a "Camp Uno" summer promotion<ref name="wsj-1990-07-15-p92">(1990, July 15). Pizzeria Uno 'Camp Uno' summer ad: 'Spending the summer at Pizzeria Uno. Deep dish diving every day'; corner of State and Gorham, next-door parking, 255-7722, 'Voted Madison's Best Pizza Restaurant'; buy one get one free, …. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 92. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405297470/ 405297470].</ref>, and sold $5 personal deep-dish box suppers at Concerts on the Square, where a State Journal reviewer found the pizza "doughy and unexciting"<ref name="wsj-1990-06-24-p88">(1990, June 24). "Concerts on the Square box suppers." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 88. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405451984/ 405451984], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521663672/ 521663672].</ref><ref name="wsj-1990-07-01-p94">(1990, July 1). "Concerts on the Square box suppers reviewed." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 94. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405279481/ 405279481].</ref>. That July the franchise, Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, was recruiting managers for an expansion in Madison and Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-07-29-p41">(1990, July 29). 'Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin is expanding their operations in Madison and Milwaukee and is now accepting resumes for Restaurant Managers' with two or more years in full-service casual theme restaurants. ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 41. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/405358021/ 405358021].</ref>; its office was at 2 E. Mifflin St.<ref name="wsj-1990-11-23-p39">(1990, November 23). Accountant wanted by 'the corporate office of a Madison based multi-unit restaurant franchise': Pizzeria Uno Restaurants of Wisconsin, 2 E. Mifflin, Suite 100, Madison (also CT Nov. 23 p32, Nov. 24 p23, WSJ Nov. 25 p96). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 39. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404461332/ 404461332], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/520352262/ 520352262], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/404465182/ 404465182].</ref> On December 14, 1990, the paper reported that the "upper crust" Chez Michel on Mineral Point Road, ten years old, would close at the end of the month and be converted to a Pizzeria Uno in the spring. Tom Beach, president of the franchise, expected about 60 full- and part-time workers, some of them from the 20 or so losing their jobs at Chez Michel, and was enlarging the kitchen for quick lunch service; a third Uno was planned for Milwaukee<ref name="wsj-1990-12-14-p1">Riddle, J. (1990, December 14). "Diners seek more pizza, less pizazz — Chez Michel to become pizzeria." ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 1. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899263/ 406899263], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406899275/ 406899275].</ref><ref name="ct-1990-12-24-p13">(1990, December 24). "Briefly." ''The Capital Times''. p. 13. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521659665/ 521659665].</ref>.
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			* Isthmus readers voted Uno Madison's best restaurant for pizza every year from 1988 to 1992, as a 1993 advertisement boasted<ref name="wsj-1993-04-16-p53">(1993, April 16). Pizzeria Uno 'Dinner for Two — a regular specialty deep dish pizza and soup or salad for 2, every Tuesday only $10.95'; 'Voted Madison's Best Restaurant for Pizza, Isthmus — '88–'92' (also CT April 16 p50). ''Wisconsin State Journal''. p. 53. Newspapers.com images [https://www.newspapers.com/image/406433301/ 406433301], [https://www.newspapers.com/image/521288232/ 521288232].</ref>.
	* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.		* The Numero Uno and the Chicago Classic deep dish — "the pizza that made us famous" in a 1999 advertisement — were the signature pies; in 1999 the deep-dish list also had Spinoccoli, Sea Delico (shrimp and seafood), chicken and portabello with roasted garlic, and a jambalaya pizza with shrimp, Andouille sausage and chicken. Thin crusts included the Superoni and the Artipeggio<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" /><ref name="ct-1999-10-28-p108">(1999, October 28). Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill: 'Chicago Classic Deep Dish Pizza — the pizza that made us famous'; downtown at State & Gorham 255-7722, 7601 Mineral Point Rd. 833-7200, and Elm Grove. ''The Capital Times''. p. 108. Newspapers.com image [https://www.newspapers.com/image/522190880/ 522190880].</ref>. The Numero Uno was still the most popular item in 2011<ref name="ct-2011-05-19-p5" />.
	* Uno "credits itself with inventing the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in 1943"<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" />.		* Uno "credits itself with inventing the Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in 1943"<ref name="ct-1999-05-01-p41" />.

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Add the 1992 reviews, Plizzettas, robbery and Krupp partnership from the newspaper research recorded in the database

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