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Right: Tony Troiano owner of JB Alberto’s Pizza with Tony Gemignani.
J.B. Alberto’s celebrates their 50th Anniversary Located in Chicago’s vibrant East Rogers Park, J.B. Alberto’s 1324 W. Morse Ave., celebrated their golden anniversary on October 28, 2015. Owner, Tony Troiano said, “This could never have been accomplished without our loyal customers. The celebration is to honor and thank them.” World Pizza Cup champion, celebrity chef and author Tony Gemignani appeared as guest of honor at the celebration. Gemignani is the chef and owner of several restaurants across the country featuring his award-winning pizzas. The U.S. Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza to the city of Naples, Gemignani is proprietor of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco, where he certifies chefs from around the world. J.B. Alberto’s Troiano was certified under Gemignani’s instruction. The venue included a book signing of Tony Gemignani’s most recent book, The Pizza Bible, even as Gemignani demonstrated his awardwinning pizza tossing skills to the crowd. Gemignani has been featured on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and in Forbes Magazine and USA Today, among numerous other publications, and is a Food Network Champion. J.B. Alberto’s was recently featured in Pizza Today magazine.
smokey hollow’s unique vaudeville-Themed venue Enter an era of glamour and intrigue at the intimate nightlife theater. Smokey Hollow, 343 W. Erie, has opened their doors and lifted their red velvet curtain, introducing a new wave of small stage nightlife entertainment. Smokey Hollow will pull from elements of classic theaters in a raw, industrial setting. The tables, all facing inwards, will give all guests a front row view of the unique and ever-changing live entertainment. The performances will happen periodically through the night, keeping guests entertained and on the edge of their seats. This dancehall meets theater concept elevates the idea of nightlife in Chicago and pays homage to the history of entertainment through the decades. “As the nightlife scene evolves in Chi-
cago, guests are looking for something different,” said Robbie Schloss of Entertainment Machine, Smokey Hollow’s management company. “Our exclusive environment will provide guests with a nightlife experience unlike any other.” Business partner, Ben Foreman, has worked in nightlife venues such as Paris Club and American Junkie and saw a missing piece of the nightlife scene before he began working on the concept with Schloss. “Nightlife theater brings an added element to the evening and we have seen this success in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas,” said Foreman. Entertainment includes magicians, contortionists, impersonators and more. Smokey Hollow features a unique art installation by artist Jason Brammer.
On behalf of everyone at Food industry news, we thank you for your continued support and readership. 2015 promises to be an exciting new era for exciting venues and innovative foodservice. we wish you continued success and happy holidays!
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