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Last time I checked- Pizza, in America is sold hot.

justjoan, antonius and santander.....just wondering if you heard of a Company(s) called Domino's, Little Caesers, Spacca Nappoli and others
that sell Pizza?
Yes ? ?
OK - Good- and how many of those successful business, making all kinds of money sell "cold" pizza ?
(I'll wait for the answer....take your time.....)

It seems, that many on lth- will not allow, or accept ANYONE who wants to critique, or comment less than favorably about some small and inflexible small business (nee Patty's).


gets ripped to shreds........when they receive less than steller customer s

all I wanted, was for the son of the owner to warm up my Pizza....

To: Our Loyal Customers, Family and Friends

From: The Saccameno Family owners of Soccobros Inc. DBA “Italian Superior Bakery”

Date: October 17, 2012

Subject: Notice of closure

It is with great sadness and with very heavy heart, that we the Saccameno Family – Italian Superior Bakery is informing our customers that effective January 1, 2013, Italian Superior Bakery
will no longer be open for business.

It was our hope that we (the bakery) may be able to survive the incredible hardship the current economy has placed on us all. We know that many of you have struggled in your personal lives trying to manage one day at a time. We too at the Bakery have struggled very hard particularly in the past two years to manage this very historic and traditional business known to many as “Western Ave Bread”. Unfortunately, the decrease in the volume of sales coupled with the rising cost of goods needed to produce our offerings has just pushed our ability to remain a viable business.

Beyond these economic issues that we and many others have had to overcome, the ever increasing commercialization of food production in our society such as the offerings by the Walmart, Costco of the world and any of the number of fast food chain, have created a trend for purchasing goods out of convenience rather than purchasing those products that are handmade with quality materials and are rooted in Artisan and traditional methods. These changes in societal ways will be the demise of the mom and pop stores across our nation.

The decision to close was not an easy one as we know there are many who value our product as much as we do. We do however want to extend our greatest gratitude to our loyal patrons who have continued to show their support over the last five years. We also would like to give many thanks to our family and friends who have offered their time and help during our five years of learning. Surely, without all of you, we would not have sustained this long.

As we leave, be assured that we have shared and have learned about many great memories, all of which we will cherish forever. We have experienced many life altering events and situations. Most of all, we are so very thankful and grateful for all the people whom we have shared our time with. We wish you all good fortune and good health.

Again, thank you all for five years of business.
The Saccameno Family
“Western Ave Bread”

I'm being very cynical here but I blame this on Chicagoans. We get what we deserve - chain stores and sports bars.

I'm being very cynical here but I blame this on Chicagoans. We get what we deserve - chain stores and sports bars.

True, we are to blame, at least in part, for Oprah-fication of America

Agreed. Maybe one of the mods can split this diversion from the matter at hand into its own thread.

Steve,

I agree with you in agreeing with boudreaulicious... That said, my post remains relevant to this thread, with my remarks being a comment on the broader issues that the Saccamenos themselves brought up in their announcement. I would much prefer that my comment stay here and not be moved to the proposed new thread.

A