The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria Opens In Chicago's Lincoln Park Neighborhood

THE WAREHOUSE BAR & PIZZERIA OPENS IN CHICAGO’S LINCOLN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD

Bar and Pizzeria offers unique twist on traditional sport viewing experiences with array of specialty pizzas and impressive bar selection

Cousins Carmelo Scalzo and Agostino Femminella announce the opening of their new slick, contemporary restaurant, The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria, 1419 West Fullerton. Featuring a 16 ft. overhead garage door that opens up the front of the space, the restaurant has an airy and inviting feel, imparting a sense of casual comfort and ease right away. Upholstered booth seating and exposed brick walls give the space a dynamic feeling. The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria presents a unique list of specialty 12 inch personal pizzas pies meant to dazzle even the most seasoned Chicago pizza aficionado, as well as salads, sandwiches and appetizers using fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests may enjoy red pizzas, white pizzas, or even build their own. The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria houses a 23 foot long bar and over 15 large screen TVs, perfect for enjoying Chicago Blackhawks games.

The two owners boast many years of restaurant experience. Carmelo Scalzo attended DePaul University, studying Marketing, and lived on campus in Lincoln Park. Scalzo comes from a family of Chicagoland entrepreneurs and restaurateurs. He spent a lot of time at his family’s restaurant/bar establishments and always shared the desire and passion of one day being in the same industry.

Agostino Feminella has been in the restaurant business all of his life. His grandfather came to the United States in 1956 and started working as a pizza maker in Calumet City, working in this capacity for over 40 years. Agostino’s earliest restaurant memories include watching his “Nonno” flipping pizzas for John’s Restaurant. He began working in the industry when his father and brother-in-law opened Piazza Bella in Roscoe Village when he was 21 years old. He now possesses over 16 years of experience in managing restaurants.

While attending DePaul, Scalzo became very familiar with the Lincoln Park area and when the opportunity arose where he could return to this community and reconnect with his alma matter just a few blocks away, he quickly worked with his cousin and now partner Agostino to put their restaurant concept to paper and put together a business plan and menu that they feel fits into the community, while having what they feel is a unique, authentic menu.

Signature pizzas include: The Al Forno, which contains Bolognese meat sauce baked with caramelized cheese; The Truffle Mac, which contains White Cheddar Mac, Button and Portobello mushrooms, meatballs and truffle oil. The Warehouse Combo ($16):
Italian Beef & Sausage, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella & Provolone, Choice of Sweet Peppers or Giardiniera; The Rustica ($15): Dry figs, Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese, & Balsamic Glaze, and The Southern Italian ($15): Blanched Rapini, Italian Sausage, White Beans, Mozzarella & Provolone, Garlic & Oil. All specialty pizza pies are offered at prices ranging from $15 to $18 each.

The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria features a wide array of other dining options for guests who aren’t just “feeling” pizza. Signature Appetizers include the Monster Frites ($12): Home Cut Fries topped with Shaved Beef, Bacon, Bolognese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, & Fresh Herbs Served with Chipotle Ketchup & Garlic Aioli); Sliders including the Grilled Chicken – Brie, Aioli, Charred Tomato, the Italian Beef – Mozzarella & Giardiniera, the Pork Belly – Smoked Gouda, Fried Wontons & Sweet Onion Jam, and the Meatball – Chipotle Ketchup & Smoked Gouda.

Salads include the “KALE! Caesar” Salad ($8): Chopped Kale & Romaine, Creamy Caesar, Garlic Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, & Dill, and the Asian Salad ($13): Seared Ahi Tuna, Shredded Cabbage, Shaved Red Pepper, Chopped Romaine, Wonton Strips, Peanuts, Cilantro served with a Ginger Sesame Dressing.

Featured sandwiches include the Prosciutto & Jam ($8): White Cheddar Cheese, Shaved Prosciutto, Sweet Onion Jam on Italian and the Mamma’s Meatball ($10): 1 pound Homemade Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella, on a French Roll.

The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria presents some unique and yummy Desserts including the Not Your Child’s” Root Beer Float ($10): Berghoff’s Rowdy Root Beer & Gelato; the Nutella Pizza ($14): Nutella, Bananas, Strawberries, topped with Chocolate Drizzle (serves 2-3), and the Fluffer Nutter ($12): Nutella, Marshmallow Fluff, & White Bread Grilled then topped with Cinnamon & Sugar served with a Chocolate Dipping Sauce.

For those with dietary restrictions, The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria offers tasty vegetarian selections and gluten free dough.

Along with a great selection of 16 beers on tap and their frequently updated Craft Beer List (over 40 brands of beer served), only the best is served to satisfy craft beer enthusiasts. For those who prefer something a little stronger, The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria offers a special list of cocktails featuring top shelf liquors like Tito’s Vodka and Corralejo Reposado Tequila Behind the bar. As for the wine connoisseurs, The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria presents a variety of wines that will quench any wine lover’s thirst.

For more information, call 773.661.6454 or visit www.thewarehousechicago.com.