Chef Christian Wilki Joins Crust Issues in Norwalk Ingredients Interview Restaurant Crust Issues Norwalk Chef Interview Pizza Supper Club Andrew Dominick July 02, 2026 There are a lot of team ups that would likely never happen in the restaurant community, but, like all things in life, timing is everything. Chef Christian Wilki, formerly the chef de cuisine at The Cottage in Westport, is joining forces with John Nealon, owner of Crust Issues in Norwalk. No, it’s not April, and we’re not fooling. Read More
How Crust Issues Evolved from a Local Takeout Spot to Destination Dining Features Interview Restaurant Crust Issues Norwalk Pizza Sandwiches Supper Club Breakfast Interview Homepage Andrew Dominick April 19, 2026 When John Nealon opened Crust Issues, three years ago, he wondered if he’d be able to pay the electric bill each month. He knew going in that giving it another go as an owner after Fortina and after Taco Daddy, The Lila Rose, and Cugine’s Italian, that the restaurant game is a gamble. And he was already up against it by taking a lease across the street from Bob’s Discount Furniture, next to a car wash, and in a spot in a strip mall next to a hair salon, a tattoo parlor, and an adult novelty store. Oh, and the parking there, it sucks. But Nealon’s early mornings slaving over his dough recipe wouldn’t be for nothing. He kept at it and kept pushing, daring to create pizza, pasta, and sandwich combinations that not many others would attempt. Read More