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CFM (Chicago Food Magazine) Asks: Jack Weiss and Sam Weiss of Coco Pazzo
CFM: What prompted the introduction of tableside service?
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WGN - Daytime Chicago
Celebrating National Pasta Day with Coco Pazzo. Recipe for Pappardelle ai Funghi • View online
Chicago Reader - On Culture
​"The food scene in Chicago is incredibly wide-ranging and of outstanding quality, so choosing specific places is very hard. Here goes: Coco Pazzo for exceptional Tuscan food in an elegant and calm dining room..." -- Anthony Freud; CEO Lyric Opera of Chicago • Read Interview
WGN - Midday News
LUNCHBREAK: Coco Pazzo: Peto di Pollo Arrostoe • View online
Forbes
Inside Two Classic Chicago Italian Restaurants
Coco Pazzo - literally “the crazy chef” - located in the River North district of Chicago, brings a more clubby, contemporary look to its dining room ... what they have in common is a first-rate dining experience. • View Online
Windy City Times
SAVOR: Coco Pazzo: Lunch at a longtime Italian favorite • Read more
NW Indiana Times
Coco Pazzo marks three decades of bringing Tuscan cuisine to Chicago.
ABC7 - Eyewitness News
Coco Pazzo in River North is marking 30 years in Chicago.The Italian restaurant was one of the first to serve Tuscan-inspired food in the city. •Click below
NBC5 - The Food Guy: A Special Focus on Classic Italian Dishes
"An old school restaurant known for recreating popular Italian classics recently celebrated 30 years in business. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky went for a visit" • Click below
Chicago Magazine
"Excitng food in a vibrant loftlike space."
Thrillist 2021- The 16 Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
"One of the first Tuscan-inspired restaurants to grace Chicago ..." read more
Chicago Magazine Review Update, Chef Aces the Italian Classics
"... return to this River North standby." . . .read more
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American Express Open Forum, How Staying the Course Led to Restaurant Success for a Husband-And-Wife Team
"After nearly 25 years in business, Coco Pazzo's Jack and Tamra Weiss know that dedication to their brand is a big reason" . . .read more
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"Here's how to get dinner with Charles Tillman AND score World Series tickets this weekend." . . . read more
Crain's Chicago Business, Laura Bianchi
"Coco Pazzo earns every accolade; Tuscan charm, fresh ingredients" . . . read more
Zagat
"Outstanding Italian food" including Tuscan "classics" and "seasonal offerings" in a lovely and civilized setting" . . . read more
Michigan Avenue, Italian Icon
"I first came to Coco Pazzo a year ago for Valentine's Day on a whim" . . .read more
Gayot, Top 10 Italian restaurants in Chicago
"Coco Pazzo is one of Chicago's finest Italian restaurants; its seasonal cuisine a sight (and taste) to behold" . . . read more
Today’s Chicago Woman (TCW), A Way With Wine
"How travel and wine have inspired Tamra Weiss and her work at Coco Pazzo" . . . read more
USA Today 10 Best
"Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant focuses on hearty Tuscan cuisine. The dining room has a spacious, airy interior, upscale but still comfortable. The food is full of assertive flavors". . . read more
Crain’s Chicago Business, These Quiet Restaurants Are Best for Dealmaking
"There's a reason Coco Pazzo is a classic business go-to: You can actually conduct business here". . . read more
Steve Dolinsky ABC-7, CSO's Riccardo Muti seeks taste of Italy at Coco Pazzo in River North
"I come here because I'm sure of what I eat and it gives satisfaction to my desire, my taste," [Muti] said. . . read more
Check Please!
"Wine consultant Diana recommends it for seamless service and fantastic food". . . view video
Chicago Sun-Times, 18 Chicago Restaurants Earn Authentic Seal
"The Italian government has for the first time identified 600 "authentic" Italian restaurants worldwide — and 18 of them are in Chicago" . . . read more
Kansas City Star, Dave Eckert: Trip to Chicago Allows for Return to Coco Pazzo
"But, every now and then, I experience something that makes me realize how much I love the restaurant scene in my hometown of Chicago" . . . read more
Crain’s Chicago Business, Best Blue Chip Restaurants for Business
"Lawyers, politicos, developers and the Merchandise Mart's design crowd have given a thumbs-up to this Tuscan charmer". . . " read more
Michigan Avenue, 4 Luxurious Dishes to Have During Truffle Season
"River North’s go-to for Tuscan-inspired Italian eats recently launched a three-course menu showcasing truffles and other fresh ingredients imported straight from Italy". . . read more
Thrillist, The 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago
". . .Coco Pazzo was one of the first Tuscan-inspired restaurants to open in Chicago. Since, it has consistently churned out a solid mix of classic and contemporary eats every bit as delicious as they are simple. . ." read more
Pure Wow, Give Yourself a Pasta Pass
"If there's any spot in town that's worth the carbs, it's Coco Pazzo in River North". . . read more
Michigan Avenue, Chicago Menus Brimming with Spring Produce
"Perennial Tuscan-inspired favorite Coco Pazzo has more than a few spring items up its sleeve". . . read more
