FT. WORTH, TX (Jan. 20, 2016) – Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, a traditional casual dining restaurant known for its delicious, handmade pizza and world class craft beers, will open its first Ft. Worth location in Presidio Junction at 8933 North Freeway Ft. Worth, TX 76177 on Tuesday Feb. 16. To celebrate the upcoming opening, Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom partnered with Camp Fire First Texas and will donate proceeds from its pre-opening dinners on Feb. 11-13 to the local youth and family-focused nonprofit.
The traditional casual dining spot will offer guests both classic and signature recipes on either of its handmade Chicago Thick, Ale Crust or Gluten Sensitive mouth-watering crusts including its Meat Me Pizza loaded with Italian Sausage, Canadian bacon, andouille sausage, pepperoni, green olive garnish and fresh basil or its red sauce Italian Grinder.
Famous taproom starters such as the Sicilian Pepperoni Rolls, signature dough with pepperoni, green onions and cheese baked and served with pizza sauce, and the one-of-a-kind Italian Nachos, house-made pasta chips baked with mozzarella, provolone, pepper jack, pepperoni, pepperoncini and Italian sausage will also be sure to delight Ft. Worth visitors.
With over 36 draft beers available, more than 100 beers available on the menu and a beer expert always on staff, The Craft Beer Authority has something for everyone. All menu items will be available Sunday-Monday until 1:00a.m. and the restaurant will be open until 2:00a.m.
“Since 1976 we’ve been serving handcrafted pizzas, made from scratch, every day. That is expertise you can taste, and we can’t wait to finally get to show it off to Ft. Worth residents this February,” states General Manager Dan Childers of the restaurant opening.
More importantly, one restaurant staple that will not be on the menu is the restaurant’s strong commitment to giving back to its community. Not only will Old Chicago be joining the restaurant scene in Ft. Worth, but it will also be joining the city’s commitment to offer its residents a better and brighter future.
Camp Fire Texas First is one of the largest youth councils in the United States whose promise is to provide young people with the opportunities and tools to shape the world by helping them lift their voice and discover who they are. The Craft Beer Authority has partnered with the Texan organization and will donate all proceeds from the restaurant’s three-night pre-opening training events to the cause to help strengthen the organization’s wide range of programs including everything from camping to school readiness for boys and girls in the area.
“Camp Fire First Texas is excited for this opportunity to partner with a new neighbor like Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom. The funds raised during this time will help support the important work we do in our communities while friends and families enjoy a meal and fellowship,” states Camp Fire First Texas’ President Ann Sheets about the partnership.
Camp Fire First Texas representatives will be on-site during all three of Old Chicago’s pre-opening dinners to spread the word of its noble cause. For more information on these events along with Old Chicago’s first Ft. Worth location opening please feel free to contact Esther Hirsch by email at [email protected] or by phone at (972) 741-7833 or the new restaurant at (817) 847-7170. For any other information please visit www.oldchicago.com.
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About Old ChicagoOld Chicago Pizza & Taproom (Old Chicago) is a traditional, casual dining restaurant specializing in Chicago-style pizzas, taproom classics and craft beer. Founded in 1976, Old Chicago operates in 22 states with more than 100 restaurants. With over 30 craft beers on tap, Old Chicago is also the home of the World Beer Tour, which rewards members for enjoying 110 of the best craft beers from across the globe. Visit www.oldchicago.com to learn more and to find the restaurant nearest you. For information about franchise opportunities, visit www.ocfranchising.com.
About CraftWorksCraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc. is the largest craft brewery restaurant operator in the country with nearly 200 franchised and company-owned restaurants primarily operating under the Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurants and Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries brands. As a leader in the craft beer focused casual dining segment, CraftWorks also operates strong regional brands, and employs more than 12,000 people throughout the U.S. All of CraftWorks’ restaurant brands have innovative menus with made-from-scratch food and a vast selection of unique craft beer, as well as unbeatable service and loyalty programs with over a half-million active members. Based in Broomfield, Colo., CraftWorks is not only committed to serving its loyal guests, but also the communities in which its restaurants operate. The CraftWorks Foundation has contributed millions of dollars, positively impacting communities throughout the country. For additional information about CraftWorks, the Foundation, and its restaurant brands, please visit www.craftworksrestaurants.com.
About Camp Fire First TexasCamp Fire First Texas was founded in 1914. For 100 years, the organization has shaped youth and families. From the early days of Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls, the organization has grown into one of the largest councils in the United States with programs for boys and girls that include everything from camping to school readiness. Camp Fire serves Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Hood, Johnson and Denton counties. Camp Fire has 90 year-round employees and 88 seasonal employees. In 2013, 560 volunteers provided 19,000 hours of service to Camp Fire. Camp Fire youth and families provided more than 4,000 hours of service to our communities.
