Professor Pizza Opens On Grand, Bacci Closing After 25 Years And Other West Town Food News trendy New year 2025

 

Professor Pizza Opens On Grand, Bacci Closing After 25 Years And Other West Town Food News





Here’s your West Town food story featuring two pivotal moments: the grand opening of Professor Pizza on Grand Avenue and the bittersweet closing after 25 years of Bacci Pizzeria’s influence
 
Professor Pizza Opens on West Town’s Grand Avenue
 A new slice of pizza innovation has landed on West Town’s Grand Avenue.
 Professor Pizza, helmed by Tony "Professor Pizza" Scardino, has now opened a carryout- and delivery-only location at 1374 W. Grand Avenue in Noble Square West Townprofessorpizza.com, Toastmasters Chicago
  Scardin a seasoned pizza maestro trained under world champions like Tony Gemignani and Laura Meyer brings a creative mix of pizza styles including cracker crust, Grandma-style, tavern, New York, and Detroit professor.pizzaEater Chicago
  This new spot follows his successful operation at Humble Park’s ghost kitchen and is a collaboration with Atomic Hospit

ality, utilizing the same rooftop space once used by Tabu Eater Chicago
 Rooftop dining is expected to debut around mid-May, pending remodeling, but for now it remains takeout/delivery only Eater Chicago
 In addition, Scardino concurrently launched a dine-in Old Town locations atN Wells Stree next to Second City Theater, featuring a full Italian-American menu including pastas, appetizers, and pizzas, in a brand-new brick-and-mortar setting thefifty50group.com0penTableChoose Chicago
Why it matters to West Town: Professor Pizza’s arrival brings chef-driven craftsmanship and multi-style pies to the neighborhood. With rooftop dining on the horizon and strong ties to Chicago’s pizza lineage, it’s poised to become a standout.
 
 Bacci Pizzeria Bids Farewell After 25 Years
 In a bittersweet turn for local pizza lovers, Bacci Pizzeria a beloved institution since 1996, is closing its doors.
 Founded on Taylor Street In little Italy by Bobby and Lesa Diana in 1996Bacci grew into a family-owned chain known citywide for the original “jumbo slice” baccipizza.comsmilepolitely.com
 Over time, the business expanded across Chicago area suburbs, including multiple dine-in locations and food trucks for events like Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, and Indy 5000 smilepolitely.com
  Now, after more than 25 years of service, Bacci Pizzeria is shuttering operations marking the end of a pizza-era ([smilepolitely.com. baccipizza.com.
 Why it matters Bacci’s departure echoes the challenges long-standing local eateries fashions in economics, staffing, and consumer habits. For West Town, it's the end of a much-loved fixture that blended comfort, consistency, and community.
 
In Summary: A Slice of Transition in West Town
  Event  Date Neighborhood  Significance 
 Professor Pizza Opens Around April–May 2025  West Town (Grand Ave)  A chef-led pizza venture offering diverse styles and soon rooftop dining 
 Bacci Pizzeria Closer 2025 (after 25 years) Chicago, including West Town  Iconic family-run jumbo-slice establishment closes; prompts reflection on preserving local legacy  West Town finds itself at a culinary crossroad embracing innovation with Professor Pizza while saying farewell to Bacci’s familiar, late-night slices.
 
 : https://www.professorpizza.com/? utm_source chatgpt.com "Professor Pizza | on Wells St next door to Second City Theater"
  https://order.toasttab.com/online/professor-pizza-1374-w-grand-ave? utm_source chatgpt.com "Professor Pizza Slice & Pie West Town"
  https://chicago.eater.com/2023/4/13/23681992/pizza-matta-giant-jason-vincent-malnatis-logan-square-professor-pizza-west-town-new-location? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Lou Malnati’s Logan Square, Giant’s New Pizzeria, and Professor Pizza ..."
https://www.professor.pizza/bio? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Professor Pizza | on Wells St next door to Second City Theater"
 https://www.thefifty50group.com/concept-professor-pizza/? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Concept- Professor Pizza | The Fifty/50 Group"
 https://www.opentable.com/r/professor-pizza-old-town-chicago? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Professor Pizza - Old Town Restaurant - Chicago, IL | OpenTable"
  https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/professor-pizza/? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Professor Pizza - Choose Chicago"
  Where is https://www.baccipizza.com/? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Specializes In Pizza, Wings, Burgers, And Chicken Tenders - Bacci Pizzeria"
  https://www.smilepolitely.com/food-drink/eat-food-by-chicagos-bacci-pizzeria-and-meet-made-in-chicago-authors-this-pygmalion/? utm_source=chatgpt.com "Eat food by Chicago’s Bacci Pizzeria and meet - Smile Politely"

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