Giuseppe and Ann Marie Quercia met while Ann Marie was picking up pizzas from Freddy's and Giuseppe was working. Decades later, they still run it together with warm hospitality, creating lifelong memories and relationships with customers.
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In a Chicago Alley, a Local Winery Gets Creative with Michigan Grapes
Daniel HautzingerAcclaimed for their beer and pizza, Middle Brow has begun applying its local, sustainable approach to wine, sourcing grapes from Michigan and experimenting with hybrid varietals tailored to the climate there. They're opening a second location in the state.
Coffee, Pizza, Pastries, Pins: Francis Almeda Does It All, Uplifting Other Artists and Artisans Along the Way
Daniel HautzingerA few years ago, Francis Almeda opened a coffee shop dedicated to showcasing people's creative pursuits. Now he's a partner in everything from another coffee shop to a pizza business.
A 78-Year-Old Rockford Tavern Makes "Some Fun Stuff Happen" With Their Chicago Hot Dog Pizza
Daniel HautzingerThe Olympic Tavern may be in Rockford, but it serves up a Chicago Dog and Italian Beef pizza. “We found out that the weirder the pizza special that we run, the better,” says Zak Rotello, the third generation of his family to run the restaurant, which opened in 1945.
