Pizza Matta

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Introducing Pizza Matta, a take-out pizza spot run by the team at Giant and Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar. After a whole lot of delicious recipe testing, we’re thrilled to announce our soft opening this Friday, April 14. Get ready for build-your-own pies, very large salads and house made ice cream.

Address: 3211 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 661-6521

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John's Pizzeria Ristorante & Lounge - CLOSED

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Venerable eatery featuring Italian & American comfort foods plus a full bar in no-frills retro digs. Celebrating over 60 years of authentic Chicago Pizza.

Address: 2104 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 384-1755

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Restaurant Ecuador

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Small, colorful eatery providing traditional Ecuadorian meat & seafood dishes, with a BYOB policy.

Address: 2923 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 342-7870

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Van Phat Chinese Restaurant

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Casual Chinese eatery serving dishes such as chop suey, egg rolls, fried rice & kung pao chicken. Authentic family owned restaurant, established and served the Logan Square community since 1988.

Address: 2750 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 342-5222

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Vito & Angelo Pizzeria

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No-nonsense venue offering pizza & other Italian grub in basic digs or for delivery/takeout.

Address: 3644 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Phone: (773) 278-4141

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Omarcito’s Latin Cafe

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Omarcitos gets its name from Owner and Chef Omar Cadena—a first-generation born in the United States to Cuban and Ecuadorian parents and a proud Chicago native. The meaning of the name comes from being the grandson of Omar Jimenez, the successful jewelry entrepreneur of Omar's Jewelry who opened for business in Logan Square back in 1979. (In Spanish, adding ‘cito’ to the end of a name is an endearing way to refer to someone as a little version of someone.) Omar has spent over 20 years working in kitchens across Chicago including the last seven years as general manager of BIG & Littles in Wicker Park. A lot of hard work, long days, sweat and tears went into the creation of Omarcitos.

 

The vibe you get being here comes from a genuine love for cooking food and making others happy. What we can promise you is delicious Latin American street food, friendly service, and a good time with good people. Here are some final words from Omar himself: "What I want to provide at Omarcitos is an overall experience. The music is right. The vibe is inviting, warm, and welcoming. From the moment you approach the building, you should automatically feel "I'm at the right place." Because when you eat here, you're familia.

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