Los Angeles-based Pitfire Pizza, known for its James Beard Award-nominated pizzas, opened its first San Diego outlet offering pick-up and delivery today and tomorrow, and ready for dine-in on November 1. This expansion by the American Gonzo Food Corporation is into Southern California's Carlsbad area, as reported by Eater.
Boasting a spacious 3,500-square-foot area at Beacon La Costa, the restaurant brings to San Diego its beloved style of pizzas, served on fermented sourdough crust and cooked in a Marra Forni oven. The menu includes both classic and seasonal offerings, as well as vegan choices that cater to varied dietary needs, making it easy for customers to decide the options on their pizzas.
While the primary focus is on pizza, this San Diego Pitfire outlet also offers a range of salads, starters, pastas, to desserts for a complete dining experience. For a well-rounded meal, start with roasted chicken meatballs or steak salad, follow up with pizza, and finish with delicious desserts.
The restaurant's bar shakes it up with beer, wine, and unique cocktails, including the Negroni Freezoni and Pitfire Margarita slushies. The American Gonzo Food Corporation aims to further broaden its presence and contribute to, the thriving San Diego food scene by bringing in other popular brands over the coming years.
The pizza place, which incorporates fermented sourdough to ensure a unique and high-quality dining experience, has earned popularity for not only its food but also the health benefits of sourdough, such as improved gut health via Healthline.
It’s this attention to quality and dedication to customer satisfaction that has made Pitfire a contender for the James Beard Award and spurred its expansion across Southern California, with future plans to introduce other American Gonzo Food Corporation establishments in San Diego.
In addition, the dining experience at the new San Diego location is enhanced for customers by the reputation that Pitfire carries, being a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant. With its unique offerings, Pitfire Pizza is set to attract locals and tourists alike looking to enjoy a slice of California-style pizza.
