With current locations in Downtown Milwaukee and Fox Point, the Fazzari family is expanding its Calderone Clubs into the Village of Shorewood with Al Calderone Club, a tribute to Antonio, the father who passed away this fall.
The Fazzari name may not be top of mind for Milwaukee area diners, but the family behind Calderone Club restaurants consistently makes stellar Italian dishes and one of the city's best, if not the very best, pizzas.
Al Calderone Club will open in January at 4475 N. Oakland Ave.
It will feature pizza carry out and delivery and seating inside a new development that's steps away from Alterra Coffee and nearly across the street from the Village Pub. Owner Carmelo Fazzari is seeking a conditional use permit Tuesday at the Plan Commission in Shorewood.
Carmelo Fazzari concepted the idea for the pizzeria with his late father, and the restaurant will be a tribute to mom, Maria Rosa, and their parents' four sons, daughter, 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Stay tuned to OnMilwaukee.com for more details and an official opening day.
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