I opened Pizano’s in 1991. I learned about pizza from my father with that knowledge developed our now famous thin crust pizza that Oprah has called "her favorite" and the USA Today listed as top 10 in the Nation. We feature great food steeped in Italian tradition, skillfully prepared from the highest quality ingredients, and served in an inviting atmosphere in which to celebrate friendship and family.

A Nashville tradition began in 1961 when my father, Robert Baldwin, opened The Pancake Pantry. The idea was o build a reputation and menu around a variety of uncommonly good pancakes. Equally important was his desire to develop a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere which would keep customers coming back time and again.

In 1978, I became partners with my Dad and eventually bought the restaurant from him in 1988. (from http://www.thepancakepantry.com)

Le Castagne Ristorante features creative Northern Italian cuisine with the delicate flavors of an authentic cucina. Our menu includes modern and original interpretations of handmade pastas, seafood, veal and other traditional dishes that maximize the fresh ingredients of the season.

When Lonnie and Diane opened their Chicago style eatery in Louisville, they had to change the culture of eating here. In Chicago, the hot dog is 'walking it through the garden.' All the things you might grow in your own garden, cucumber, tomato, relish, onion, peppers, celery salt, are put on the hot dog. Louisville wasn't used to eating cucumbers on a hot dog. Lonnie would often have to offer to "buy it back" if the customer didn't like it, just to get them to try something different. Lonnie hasn't bought one back yet.