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Remembering Burt Katz: The Pizza Show

Remembering Burt Katz: The Pizza Show

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When we made plans to visit Chicago to film an episode of The Pizza Show, there was one person we had to see: Burt Katz. Burt is a legend who made some of the greatest pizza in Chicago for over 50 years. When we met up with Burt in December, he had just closed down his restaurant and was ready to start the next chapter of his life. While we never got to taste Burt's pizza, it didn't matter at all-hanging out with him and his wife Sharon was even better. We were incredibly saddened to find out that Burt passed away this week at the age of 78. Our deepest sympathies are with Burt's family and loved ones. There's no one like Burt Katz, and we will miss him dearly
Date: 2020-05-17

Comments and reviews: 9


I was raised on Gulliver's, the weird joint with tons of statuettes and mirrors and gilded frames for a lifetime and deep dish that always tastes like a revelation. I knew of Burt Katz from a swing Anthony Bourdain made thru Chicago for his show but I never knew he opened Gulliver's originally. Wow.
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The interviewer couldn't muster up a proper follow-up question? He had some great missed opportunities when Burt mentioned the dark side of owning a business. Instead, the interviewer just looks away and laughs. Shame.
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I remember 20 years ago. Fixing up the garden with Burt Katz, Enjoying all his friends coming to dine and enjoy the outdoors. Watching this, I know i am glad to of dined with Burt Katz. Pizza's where massive
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My mother and father went to Burt's place every sunday for the past 5 years or so. I would go with my brother, fiance and Friend as often as possible. Nothing compared to Burt's pizza. His legend will live on. RIP.
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Got to try Pequod's when last there. glad to have been there and OK pie but not one of the better in Chicago--His own place looked like a dusty mess. that's how Pequod's became the destination. lol
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I've been going here my childhood, haven't had it in a few years we mostly do Lou Malnatis now since its like 30 minutes closer, but wow was this some good pizza!
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Seems like he was one of those guys whos work was his life. Theres other stories like this where someone passes soon after they retire from their long term job.
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I heard the place has re open. But Burt is gone. The food might be the same but from what I have seen of Burt he seemed to have a funny persoanlity. RIP Burt
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Just saw him on Pizza Paradise the other night. I love hanging out with the old timers who tell it how it is with no filter. Rest In Peace good sir.
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