Armand's Pizzeria

In 1956 childhood friends Michael Caringella and Armand Christopher purchased the Victory Tap in Elmwood Park. Mike worked at his families butcher shop on Taylor Street and Armand was a successful artist. They incorporated both of these things into their new venture. Mike bringing his experience and family recipes into the kitchen where he created many of the famous items on Armands menu and Armand exhibiting his original artwork in the main dining room. The name of the establishment was decided by a coin toss, the winner was Mike and he decided to name the place Armands Victory Tap. The concept flourished selling thousands of Mikes signature thin crust pizzas weekly. Customers could watch from Grand Avenue as the Pizzas were hand tossed and put into one of the only giant revolving pizza ovens in Chicago. Over the years Armands Victory Tap became Armands Pizzeria and Mike and his family sold millions of pizzas as well as other signature items such as Stuffed Artichokes, Baked Clams and Antipasto Salad. Armands Pizzeria continues to grow and is expanding throughout Chicago and suburbs.