This Historic 1932 Chicago Pizzeria Just Partnered With A Celebrity-Owned Café To Launch A Special Plant-Based Pie

Long before tavern-style pizza became a popular choice among Chicagoans, the suburban gem Washington Gardens had already built a loyal following for its perfect yet straightforward thin-crust pie. When WG Pizzas, a spin-off of Washington Gardens, opened its first brick-and-mortar location earlier last year, it provided a convenient spot for city dwellers to enjoy its delicious cracker-thin crust *without needing a car.* The ideal way to kick off 2026: Veganuary tavern takeover --------------------------------------------------------- As we enter 2026, our eating practices are usually changing —especially in January, when many of us tend to choose plant-based diets. Fortunately, Washington Garden and WG Pizzas have prepared for this shift by collaborating with one of the North Shore’s most beloved plant-based cafés. The “Veganuay Tavern Takeover” will unite WG Pizzas with Chloe Mendel Corgan and Billy Corgan of Madame Zuzu’s, a plant-based tea shop and café located in Highland Park. The featured pizza is Grandma JoJo’s Meatball Pizza , a plant-based version inspired by Madame Zuzu’s vegan meatball sandwich. This pie includes Grandma JoJo’s Meatballs, named in honor of Chloe’s grandmother, paired with vegan mozzarella and parmesan from Cheeze & Thank You, Madame Zuzu’s pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, and olive oil. It will be available in two sizes: a 12-inch for $28 and a 14-inch for $30 . You can enjoy the pie at WG Pizzas in Lakeview or Alex’s Washington Gardens in Highwood, as well as through carryout and delivery options throughout January. Source: https://secretchicago.com/wg-pizzas-vegan-january-2026/