It belongs in a museum.
Learn about the history of pizza in Chicago and beyond in the Franklin Gallery on the third floor of the Niles Public Library District from February 1–March 31, 2017. The exhibition will explain what defines Chicago pizza styles and how they relate to regional styles throughout the United States. New and vintage items from the U.S. Pizza Museum... Continue Reading →
Pizza in the United States is deeply embedded into the nation’s culinary consciousness, from thin crust in New York to wood fired in San Francisco, and of course, no where more fervently than Chicago, from it's iconic deep-dish to more recent Neapolitan incarnations. Join U.S. Pizza Museum Founder, Kendall Bruns for a conversation with Dave... Continue Reading →
The U.S. Pizza Museum will display items from our permanent collection in an installation in The Whistler Storefront Gallery in Logan Square from July 18–October 2, 2016. An opening party on Wednesday, July 20 at 6pm launches the show, with free pizza from Father & Son Restaurant, while supplies last. Chicago rapper and pizza enthusiast, ShowYouSuck, will perform followed by... Continue Reading →
Dimo's Pizza Box Dimo's Pizza Chicago, IL, circa 2015 10.875 in. x 11.375 in. x 2.125 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 07/24/2015 ID: USPM0170 Dimo's Pizza has two locations in Chicago, one in Wrigleyville and the other at "Six Corners" in Wicker Park. Besides pizza they champion three community causes: education, the arts, and bicycle... Continue Reading →
Pat's Pizzeria & Restaurante Menu Pat's Pizzeria & Restaurante Chicago, IL, circa 2014 5 in. x 11.5625 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 02/28/2015 ID: USPM0012 Nick Pianetto Sr. established Pat's Pizza in 1950 at 3114 N Sheffield Ave in Chicago, Illinois. They're known for their crispy thin crust tavern cut sausage pizza. http://www.patspizza.info
U.S. Pizza Museum founder, Kendall Bruns was a guest on The Bill & Wendy Show on WGN Radio 720 on Friday, April 8. You can listen online here: U.S. Pizza Museum Founder and Curator, Kendall Bruns
Yesterday's Chicago Pizza Summit at Chop Shop was on overwhelming success, and while the crowds were able to view highlights from the the U.S. Pizza Museum collection in the pop-up exhibit, many pizza-lovers were unable to attend the sold out event. Luckily, Chop Shop has decided to keep the pop-up for a little while longer. You can... Continue Reading →
Piece Pizzeria & Brewery Pizza Box Piece Pizzeria & Brewery Chicago, IL, circa 2014 12.75 in. x 12.25 in. x 2.375 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 05/18/2015 ID: USPM0083 Piece, founded by Billy Jacobs in 2001, serves New Haven style pizza in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. http://www.piecechicago.com
Gino’s East Sausage Frozen Pizza Gino’s East Chicago, IL, circa 2015 9 in. x 9 in. x 1.875 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 05/16/2015 ID: USPM0078 Gino’s East was founded in Chicago, IL in 1966 by Sam Levine, Fred Bartoli, and George Loverde. http://www.ginoseast.com
Craft Pizza Menu Craft Pizza Chicago, IL, circa 2015 3.75 in. x 8.5 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 05/23/2015 ID: USPM0084 Founder Scott Toth describes Craft Pizza as "Neapolitan American East Coast Style." http://www.craftpizzachicago.com