abolt wrote:I just read that Burt's was closed due to an illness. Can anyone confirm?

Yes. Look here: viewtopic.php?p=453474#p453474

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BuddyRoadhouse wrote:

Giovanna wrote:... "temporarily closed due to medical issues".

Anybody know anything? Buddy??

The sign says all that needs to be known at this time. There are definite plans to reopen, but no specific date has been established yet.

Sincere apologies to anyone who was inconvenienced by the closure.

Buddy

Yes. They'll be closed for August and September is up in the air.

abe_froeman wrote:Yes. They'll be closed for August and September is up in the air.

Oh my, that sounds pretty serious. I send my best wishes to Burt and his family. I sincerely hope they can overcome these problems and return to us soon.

I don't want to be insensitive, nosy or offensive, but , is there any news about Burt? It has been a long time since the last entry. I have Burt fan friends who ask me when we can go and enjoy a pizza. Obviously, I wish Burt and Sharon well, but I am nosy enough to ask if all is going well. Thanks for any response.

http://mortongrove.suntimes.com/people/burtkatz-MGC-08292013:article

Wishing Burt well, and thoughts with Sharon, too.

The King plans to return to his castle in November.

Great news. I cannot wait to have a slice of Burt's finest. Almost as fun is navigating Burt's rule--kind of a secret handshake which those who pay attention know about, but rubes who cry about it on Yelp, don't get and certainly don't get the chance for delicious pizza and a truly unique dining experience.

I just spoke to Burt and he is planning on opening up again next Thursday 11/14/13. He sounded great and happy to be back in the saddle again. You know the rules...call first starting Thursday AM.

Does he still plan on doing lunch too?

Not at first. The plan, as I understand it, is to focus on dinner hours, see how things go, then expand to lunch hours if health permits (accent on the second syllable).

Buddy

Thanks, I'm actually happy to hear that. I think it would have been too much.

Thats fantastic news!

so glad to hear this wonderful news. Wish I could be there Thursday!

He's Baaaaack

I had a chance to attend the "Friends & Family" night at Burt's last night. It was a very small gathering so Burt could do a dry run to make sure he has his mojo back. Let me just say, mojo was in the house.



Burt will be open for dinner with limited capacity starting today. Call ahead!

Damn, that's beautiful.

IN YOUR FACE, JON STEWART!

sundevilpeg wrote:IN YOUR FACE, JON STEWART!

I am sure that Jon Stewart would enjoy Bert's pizza. After all, Anthony Bourdain (who has been adamant in his loathing for deep dish pizza) really enjoyed his meal at Bert's with Chicago food writer Louisa Chu on his old Travel Channel show
"No Rervations".

I'm making a trek out to visit Burt's for the first time tomorrow.

It will just be me and one other person, so we'll be getting a single medium pizza.

Any suggestions on what to order? I've been going through this whole thread and it seems like there is a lot of variance.

Obviously it depends on what I like, but even things like do most people favor sausage or pepperoni here for their meat (seems like sausage)? Any favorite combos? Do people order it well-done here, or is there just the one way the pizza comes out?

Is it advisable to limit to a certain number of toppings, based on how the pizzas are made?

I'll be going for lunch tomorrow. Is it allowable to call in early tomorrow, or should I really try to call in tonight before they close?

DClose wrote:I'm making a trek out to visit Burt's for the first time tomorrow.

It will just be me and one other person, so we'll be getting a single medium pizza.

Any suggestions on what to order? I've been going through this whole thread and it seems like there is a lot of variance.

Obviously it depends on what I like, but even things like do most people favor sausage or pepperoni here for their meat (seems like sausage)? Any favorite combos? Do people order it well-done here, or is there just the one way the pizza comes out?

Is it advisable to limit to a certain number of toppings, based on how the pizzas are made?

I'll be going for lunch tomorrow. Is it allowable to call in early tomorrow, or should I really try to call in tonight before they close?

If you read a few posts up Buddy said they wouldn't be opening for lunch for a while. So you may have to change your plans.

I don't know if there's an advisable limit to the number of ingredients, I'm just a sausage kind of guy. But if you do order sausage, I'd advise ordering it as double sausage.

Well then I guess dinner it is!

Double sausage is an interesting suggestion. Would have never thought of that.

Just a personal preference, but I always do sausage and onion . . . never thought of double sausage . . . until now.

Does Burt do halves, or only one set of toppings per pizza.

My brother I think will be wanting just double sausage, but I'd like onions and maybe a veggie, in addition to sausage. Can we split, or will we have to come to a consensus?

I usually ordered a double sausage and onion from Burt. Lately, a pepper fan friend got me to go with some of Burt;s peppers. Most pizza places have various forms of the usual tired green peppers, from fresh to canned, to frozen-not really all that enjoyable. Burt, however, buys fresh green, red, orange, etc. peppers every morning, so when you order peppers, you are given a real, fresh and tasty pepper rush. Really enjoyable!

Got a few minutes here so...

Definitely go with the sausage over the pepperoni, and if you're a fanatic, make it a double. If you like veggies with your meat, the classic mushroom, onion, and peppers combination is an excellent compliment.

If you want to try a straight veggie pizza, I'd recommend spinach, garlic, mushroom, and sliced tomatoes. And yes, Burt will do a half and half pie, so maybe you could try it both ways. It would be an "all mushroom, half double sausage, onions, and peppers; half spinach, garlic, and sliced tomatoes" pizza.

Call as early in the day as possible (10am should do it) to insure you get the seating time you want. BTW, that time will be when the pizza is served, so show up about 15 minutes early.

Also, I'll be your waiter Thursday night, so behave yourself.

Buddy

I think we are going to shoot for right at the beginning of the night...4:30p. I'll call at 10am like you suggested and hopefully can nail down a spot.

I think we're going with a medium double sausage, with spinach and garlic.

So glad to hear things are up and running again
Gives us one more thing to be thankful for

You guys are so persuasive.....called yesterday and spoke to Burt; going tonight and can't wait.

Nice meeting you BuddyRoadhouse; the pizza was wonderful! Sicilian like, it was terrific with double sausage and garlic. About half of the 14" work of art came home with us.

In addition to the wonderful artisan pizza, the atmosphere is as much part of the art as the pizza. Just no where else like it. We'll be back, and soon.

Glad you enjoyed your experience at Burt's. Sunday night was a madhouse. We accidentally overbooked, and just made it through by the skin of our teeth. When you're working, you never know how customers are perceiving the craziness. Plus, you feel like you're not giving the kind of service you'd ideally want to provide.

So, I'm happy you were happy. See you again, soon.

Buddy