{"id":404855,"date":"2021-11-15T14:02:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T20:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=404855"},"modified":"2021-11-15T18:34:15","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T00:34:15","slug":"ayo-pizza-cafe-shop-opens-in-lincoln-park-november-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/ayo-pizza-cafe-shop-opens-in-lincoln-park-november-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &#038; Shop Opens In Lincoln Park November 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve just talked about the best places to order pizza in Lincoln Park, and Voila! The beloved neighborhood now welcomes a new pizzeria this week. With a unique atmosphere and authentic menu offerings as well as being the Northside\u2019s only minority-owned pizzeria, Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop sets itself apart from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWOvTiBvvDH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWOvTiBvvDH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\" color:#3897f0; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CWOvTiBvvDH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop (@ayopizzachicago)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Melting Pot of Italian-American Cultures and Dishes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ayopizza.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Ayo) a local pizzeria, caf\u00e9 and specialty bodega nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park officially opens on Wednesday, November 17, catering to neighborhood businesses, residents, and visitors to the North Avenue and Clybourn shopping district. Founded by hospitality veterans Eldridge Williams, Chris (Cap) Scardina, and Chef-partner Christian Sia, Ayo is one of the few minority-owned pizzerias in Chicago, and (based on their research) the only minority-owned pizzeria on Chicago\u2019s Northside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to other concepts the trio operates, manages, and have in the pipeline \u2013 Ayo represents a melting pot of rich Italian-American cultures, which are reflected in the pizzeria and caf\u00e9\u2019s dishes \u2013 from classic Italian staples like caciocavallo (cheese), to Southern (sweet potato) twists on tiramisu \u2013 Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop offers unique, but familiar flavors and ingredients to suit every taste. The location, however, is special to ownership, as co-founder Chris Scardina \u2013 an Italian African American \u2013 grew up in the neighborhood and frequented the previous pizzeria (Amato\u2019s) for nearly 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI have a lot of fond memories of the neighborhood and grabbing slices of pizza at Amato\u2019s, as I grew up around the corner and played pick-up basketball on the courts nearby\u201d says Chris (Cap) Scardina, co-founder and operating partner of Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop. \u201cAyo is a special project I\u2019ve been building with my partners for a long time, and we look forward to breathing fresh life into the space for those in the neighborhood to frequent and enjoy for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVx0x9FLu-E\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CVx0x9FLu-E\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Ayo Pizza Caf\u00e9 &amp; Shop (@ayopizzachicago)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Unique Neighborhood Spot To Hang Out<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo is a neighborhood pizzeria and caf\u00e9 focused on take-out and delivery service for those looking for grab-and-go coffee, pastries, pizza and snacks, morning, noon and night. However, Ayo does provide limited indoor seating (up to 20 guests) \u2013 two-tops and single, counter-style seating along the windows \u2013 and seasonal patio seating (12-15 guests) for those looking to dine onsite. Filled with bright red and yellow d\u00e9cor and furniture, which is complimented with rich wood and pizza \u201cart\u201d on the walls, Ayo\u2019s space is comfortable and familiar to the neighborhood, but also sets itself apart with a unique \u2018vibe,\u2019 and authentic menu offerings. The Ayo team describes the pizza caf\u00e9 and shop as a \u201cDope pizzeria, caf\u00e9 and bodega that\u2019s warm and inviting, but lively \u2013 the ideal place to bring a date, or your mom.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Co-founder and operating partner, Eldridge Williams, who is a hospitality veteran in Chicago and has worked at and co-founded some of Chicago\u2019s most beloved restaurants, including Wicker Park\u2019s, The Delta, says, \u201cEvery aspect of Ayo, from the atmosphere to the food and music, reflects each team member\u2019s heritage and unique style. We\u2019re not trying to be anything we\u2019re not; and are positioning Ayo to be a fun subculture of Lincoln park \u2013 a neighborhood spot to hang out, be social and enjoy good food.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-404859 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-391x260.jpeg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-370x246.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-842x560.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-406x270.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo2-600x399.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza, Pastries, and More on the Menu<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Led by the talents of Chef Christian Sia, Ayo serves two types of pizza: traditional Sicilian, by the slice, and classic Chicago tavern-style pizza \u2013 14-inch whole pies. The food menu is led with quality, fresh (and when possible, locally sourced) ingredients, as well as imported meats and cheeses for their signature pizzas and pastries. Ayo\u2019s Sicilian pies pay homage to everyone\u2019s favorite Nonna (Italian Grandmother), through simple, traditional ingredients, and include classic flavors such as: (prices reflect per slice)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheese \u2013 with red sauce, mozzarella, and oregano ($3.00)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sicilian \u201cPepperoni\u201d \u2013 with salami picante, mozzarella, and red sauce ($3.25)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausage \u2013 with fennel sausage, mozzarella, and red sauce ($3.25)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verdure (vegetarian) \u2013 marinated vegetables, sweet ricotta, and Calabrian chile ($3.25)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo\u2019s signature tavern-style pizzas are sold as whole pieces (14\u201d) and include traditional Italian American ingredients, like: (prices reflect whole pizzas)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Basics \u2013 tomato sauce, mozzarella, fior di latte ($22)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein Style \u2013 calabrian salumi, nduja, tomato sauce, fior di latte ($26)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chicago Style &#8211; featuring fennel, cherry pepper relish, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella ($24)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not A Marg \u2013 flor di latte, sweet ricotta, basil redux, semi dried tomatoes, heirloom cherry tomatoes ($23)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonna Cappellano Tomato Pie (vegan) \u2013 eggplant caponata, garlic breadcrumbs, basil redux, tomato sauce, calabrian chili &amp; ricotta ($21)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_404858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-404858\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-404858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-370x208.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-842x473.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-406x228.jpeg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-600x337.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Ayo3-270x152.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-404858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Evan Packer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while pizza is the start of Ayo\u2019s menu, the caf\u00e9 also serves select pastries led by Chef Heather Summers and overseen by Chef Sia. Ayo sweet treats and breakfast items include the following, with more options being added in the coming weeks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet Potato Tiramisu \u2013 with sweet potatoes, lady fingers, mascarpone, coffee, cocoa ($6)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazelnut Torta Tenerina \u2013 hazelnut praline, gooey chocolate brownie, hazelnut whipped ganache, tempered chocolate ($5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panettone Muffin (vegan) \u2013 with rum-soaked dried fruit, pistachios, orange ($4)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collard Green &amp; Goat Cheese Danish [vegetarian] \u2013 roasted heirloom cherry tomato, collard greens, goat cheese, balsamic ($5)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bombolone (Bomboloni) \u2013 seasonal jam, powdered sugar ($3)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo will also feature a full-service coffee bar, featuring coffee partner, Dark Matter Coffee, with a variety of classic coffee and specialty coffee \/ espresso drinks, as well as breakfast pastries. Additionally, Ayo offers guests the option to purchase Pepsi products and water with their pizzas, snacks, and sweet treats. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase (for offsite consumption), soon. The pizzeria and caf\u00e9 will also offer seasonal pizzas and pastries. Guests interested in seasonal and catering offerings, can visit Ayo\u2019s website or social pages to browse the caf\u00e9\u2019s most updated menus and specials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, Ayo plans to add additional options, including vegan pizzas to the menu, as well as appetizers and salads, including Suppli.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours and Location<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayo is located at 953 W. Willow Street and is currently open five days per week, Wednesday through Sunday, with hours set to expand in the coming months. Hours of operations are Wednesday \u2013 Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. \u2013 Pizza and coffee service available open to close. Saturday \u2013 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. \u2013 Pizza and coffee service available open to close. Ayo\u2019s pastries are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis (once they run out, they\u2019re out for the day).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Featured Image Credit: Ayo Pizza<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve just talked about the best places to order pizza in Lincoln Park, and Voila! The beloved neighborhood now welcomes a new pizzeria this week. 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