{"id":6601,"date":"2026-04-24T13:15:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6601"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T13:15:29","slug":"extra-large-pizza-fest-serves-up-slices-from-40-different-spots-in-la-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6601","title":{"rendered":"Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s LA edition brings 40 pizzerias together in one place with unlimited tastings.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP at the LA LIVE Event Deck.<\/p>\n<p>The lineup stretches across Southern California, from Orange County and the Inland Empire to the San Fernando Valley, the Westside and Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n<p>Eleven of the participating pizzerias are making their festival debut this year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California\u2019s best pizza makers in one location. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>See live demos and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s menu of heavy hitters includes Angel City Pizza (Venice), Emmy Squared (DTLA), Joe\u2019s Pizza (Southern California), Riip Beer &amp; Pizzeria (Huntington Beach), and Tribute Pizza (San Diego). Newcomers include Bub &amp; Grandma\u2019s Pizza (Highland Park), Colossus (Long Beach, San Pedro), Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (mobile truck, Arts District), and Thunderbolt Pizza (Long Beach).<\/p>\n<p>Dessert options include Lei\u2019d Cookies (Culver City) and Uli\u2019s Gelato (Los Angeles).<\/p>\n<p>Sunday keeps the ovens hot with Bettina (Santa Barbara), Pizzana (Southern California), Prime Pizza, Prince St. Pizza, and LaSorted\u2019s (Silver Lake and Chinatown). <\/p>\n<p>Newer names include PiiZaa (mobile truck, Torrance), Due Fiori (Long Beach), and Detroit Pizza Depot (Hollywood).<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Dessert comes from Wanderlust Creamery and Levain Bakery across Los Angeles locations.<\/p>\n<p>What sets Pizza City Fest apart is the sheer variety of styles on display. <\/p>\n<p>Detroit, New York, Neapolitan, tavern-style, grandma slices and experimental artisan pies all share the same space.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza per day. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>One of the earliest documented online purchases in 1994 was a pepperoni, mushroom, and extra cheese pizza. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike cities where one style dominates, Southern California\u2019s pizza identity is built on variety.<\/p>\n<p>The lineup reflects that mix.<\/p>\n<p>There are New York-style contenders like Esco\u2019s, Detroit Pizza Depot representing its namesake style, and experimental spots like Bub &amp; Grandma\u2019s that do not fit neatly into one category.<\/p>\n<p>One standout is Colossus, based in Long Beach and San Pedro, which earned praise from the Los Angeles Times for its 100 percent sourdough crust.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of a broader artisan movement shaping the region\u2019s pizza scene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter inline-module--nypostbusinessunit aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\" data-source-unit=\"Inline Newsletter Module Cali - Morning Report\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia&#8217;s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another attention-grabber is PiiZaa, a mobile concept from the Torrance Farmers Market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The name reflects Vietnamese pronunciation, and the team is serving a b\u00e1nh x\u00e8o-inspired pizza with turmeric, shrimp and pork.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the food, the festival also features live programming.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday begins at 2 p.m. with \u201cThe Dough Whisperers,\u201d featuring Nancy Silverton and Aaron Lindell of Quarter Sheets discussing dough craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p>At 3 p.m., Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow of Flour + Water lead a home baker masterclass, followed by a Silverton book signing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Tickets are $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP at the LA LIVE Event Deck. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Pizza City Fest runs Saturday and Sunday. <span class=\"credit\">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sunday programming includes a backyard pizza oven demonstration from Daniele Uditi of Pizzana at 2 p.m. At 3 p.m., Esteban Gutierrez, Sean Lango, and Vito DeCandia take part in a discussion on New York-style pizza outside New York, moderated by KTLA Morning anchor Chris Schauble.<\/p>\n<p>Pizza City Fest runs Saturday and Sunday at the Event Deck at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available at the event\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>California Post News<\/strong>: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn<br \/><strong>California Post Sports<\/strong> Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X<br \/><strong>California Post  <\/strong>Opinion <br \/><strong>California Post Newsletters<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>California Post App<\/strong>: Download here!<br \/><strong>Home delivery<\/strong>: Sign up here!<br \/><strong>Page Six Hollywood<\/strong>: Sign up here!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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