Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia are working with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to find a way to help restaurateurs make payroll during coronavirus shutdown.
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Georgia Pizza Man Recruits Restaurateurs, Customers to Feed Hungry Kids During Crisis
Mike and Cristy Thomas' plan calls for using donated restaurant gift cards to provide healthy meals to low-income kids.
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President Trump Urges Americans to Avoid Restaurants as Coronavirus Spreads
The White House issued new guidelines intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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This Pizzeria Put Pineapple Pizza to a Vote
"I knew people had strong views on the subject but didn’t realize just how strong,” said the co-founder of Bacaro Pizzeria.
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Pizzerias Rally to Help the Food-Insecure While Schools Close Down
For many kids from low-income families, free lunches from local restaurants could be the only meal they eat all day.
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Some Pizzerias Turn to Contactless Delivery, Heightened Cleaning Protocols to Soothe Coronavirus Fears
Metro Pizza co-owner John Arena urged consumers to support local eateries and enjoy "the restorative power of restaurants."
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Pizza Hut Touts Return of the Big Dipper
The No. 2 pizza chain says it will bring back more "classic" pies from its past in 2020.
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Bellissimo Foods Announces Partnership With Chef Leo Spizzirri
Spizzirri co-founded the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy in Chicago and is a world-renowned chef and instructor.
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Crust Isn’t a Must With Marco’s Low-Carb Pizza Bowls
The low-carb, crust-free option "officially gives you permission to eat pizza with a fork."
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Pizza Doesn’t Have to be a Cheat Meal at This San Diego Eatery
Anisha Blodgett, owner of Powerhaus Wholesome Pizza & Eats, has been serving protein-enriched pies and superfood smoothies since January 2019.
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New Pizza Vending Machine Plans Nationwide Rollout
Another pizza vending machine company claims it will revolutionize carryout pizza, thanks to a recent infusion of millions in investment cash. According to a press release, Basil Street closed a $10 million priced round of funding, with a multi-city pilot program scheduled for April across the U.S. “Using state-of-the-art robotics … More
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This Pizzeria Operator Has Cut His Pay to Zero in Response to Coronavirus
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria has taken a number of steps to make sure employees can keep working and getting paid.