WICKER PARK — It may appear as if longtime Wicker Park staple Pizza Metro is closing, given its locked its doors and the brown paper taped to its windows.
Fear not, neighbors. The shop at 1707 W. Division St. is only closed temporarily and will reopen Monday, owner Marco Schiavoni said.
The pizzeria needed fresh paint and a deep cleaning. Most importantly, Schiavano said, the staff needed a break.
“It was a very busy year,” he said.
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