Pay $2 for a $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate Near you

Last day to get 80% off on Restaurant.com Gift Certificates. Restaurant.com has over 18,000 gift certificates nationwide and offers $25 gift certificates for $10. With this special offer, you’ll pay $2 for $25. Promotion is thru 6/30/11. Use code: SUMMER at checkout.


Restaurant.com Weekly Promo Offer 300 x 250

Happy Eating.

- Pizza.com

Posted in Pizza deals | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Have you tried these Pizza Recipes?

We admit it, sometimes it’s fun to make homemade pizza. While it’s free and easy to order local pizza online at Pizza.com, there are also times you want to experiment at home. We support you! Hey, we’ve even made a list of some great recipes and pizza toppings to try.

Make sure you follow us on FacebookTwitter and join our mailing list to find out about Pizza.com exclusive offers, promotions and much more.

White Pizza with Arugula
Recipe from Barefoot Contessa

Need a break from the sauce? This recipe is for the cheese lovers with a combination of fontina, mozzarella and goat cheese. Add a little red pepper to spice it up.

Full recipe at Food Network.

Mexican Deep Dish Pizza
Recipe from Rachel Ray

Perfect for those craving a hearty meal of deep dish pizza and zangy filling including jalapenos, taco sauce and beef.

Full recipe  at Food Network.

Breakfast Pizza
Recipe from Paul Deen

Nothing better than cold pizza, right? Not everyone may agree with you but we bet they’ll love this breakfast pizza. May take a little time, but well worth the wait.

Recipe at Food Network.

West Coast Grilled Vegetable Pizza
Recipe from Martha Stewart

Looking for a healthier dinner option? Look no further. This delicious recipe will get your vegetable fix while satisfying your pizza craving with spinach, avocado and goat cheese.

Full recipe at Martha Stewart.

Let us know what you think!

Posted in Everything Pizza, Pizza Recipes, Pizza styles | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pizza.com Online Deals – 3/30/11

EASY ONLINE ORDERING + DEALS = PIZZA.COM

In addition to easy online ordering, we also save you money. Here are just a few of the numerous online deals from local pizzerias only available on Pizza.com. Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter and join our mailing list to find out about other exclusive promotions. New pizzerias are added daily so check back often!

PEDONE’S
1332 Hermosa Ave. , Hermosa Beach, CA 92054
Healthy Balance Perfect Combo
$13.99 $19.99
Large Cheese Pizza and Large Salad Large Cheese Pizza and 12 Pack of Beer

Order online at Pizza.com.

TUSTIN PIZZA CO.
13842 Newport Ave. , Tustin, CA 92780
Family Fun Pack Supper Party Pac
$13.99 $26.99
1 Large Pizza (1 topping), 5 Toasted Raviolis, 1/2 LB of Potato Wedges 2 Large 1 Topping Pizzas, 10 Wings, 1 LB of Potato Wedges

Order online at Pizza.com.

SAL’S BIT OF ITALY
918 S Magnolia Ave, Anaheim CA 92804
Pasta Treat Feast for Family
$17.99 $18.99
Our “Homemade” Lasagna. Spaghetti and Cheese Raviolo, Garden Salad, and 2 Orders of Garlic Bread Large Pizza (2 Toppings), Family Chicken Alfredo, Large Garden Salad

Order online at Pizza.com.

GUIDO’S NORTHRIDGE
8650 Lindley Ave., Northridge, CA 91325
Manager’s Special Pasta for 2
$18.99 $14.99
Large 15″ 1 Topping Pizza. Large Dinner Salad. 9 Piece Chicken Wings Any 2 Home Made Pastas. Large Dinner Salad. Garlic Bread. Loaf of Bread.

Order online at Pizza.com.

Posted in LA Pizzerias, Pizza deals | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Planning a kids’ birthday party can be fun and exhausting! There are many choices and if you ask your child, he/she may want them all. Here are some ideas and resources to make your planning low stress. It’s important to establish your budget as costs can add up quickly with food, decorations, rentals, gift bags and more. If you plan to host it outside your home, make sure you call a couple months out to book the date.

Activities
Parents have gotten very creative in activities. A big factor in planning is determining where the party is going to be. They all have different advantages but once you have the location, you can plan the rest.

Outdoors/Home Parties Ideas
  • Jumpy house
  • Hire a clown, musician or magician
  • Games – Balloon toss, Twister, pinata, treasure hunts
  • Inflatable soccer net
  • Craft Table/Face painting
Party Facilities Ideas
  • Paint your Own Pottery
  • Pump it Up Party
  • Museums
  • Zoos
  • Farms
  • Puppet shows
  • Movies
Menu ideas
With the growing amount of options, allergies and diets, planning the menu has become more challenging then ever before. Put a twist on some of the traditional food options.
  • Pizza – Pizza options have come a long way and there are many pizzerias offering nutritional menu options with whole wheat crust, elimination of processed cheese and lard, gluten free and an array of vegetarian pizza toppings. Cross it off your list and order online ahead of time for delivery or pickup at Pizza.com. With Pizza Prints, you can even add a festive decoration with edible pizza toppings! See photo above.
  • Vegetable Tray - Offer some healthier dipping options such as hummus or greek yogurt dip
  • Fruit Kabob – Make a decorative display that’s easy to eat with fruit kabobs
  • Bite sized sandwiches - Egg salad, peanut butter & jelly, ham and cheese

Here are some websites to help plan your party!

Menu Ideas Pizza.com
PizzaPrints
Delish
Electronic Invites Punchbowl
Evite
Party Favors Oriental Trading
Party City

Posted in Kids Birthday Parties | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Newly Added Pizzerias – 3/17/11

The following pizzerias in LA and Portland are now offering online ordering at Pizza.com. Follow us on Facebook,  Twitter and join our mailing list to find out about Pizza.com Exclusive Deals, coupons, pizza news and more. New pizzerias are added daily so check back often!

Pizza.com is a free and easy service to order pizza online for delivery or pickup.

TOWER PIZZA
(8351 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90045)

Tower Pizza is just around the corner from Loyola Marymount University providing students and area residents great food, convenience and an affordable choices. In addition to pizza, you’ll find something for everyone from burgers to fish tacos.

One Yelper, B J M, describes it best, “Tower Pizza is a great local. Basically a beer bar with a pizza and burger leaning menu, it also cooks up some tasty fish Veracruzana, fresh salads and crispy fries. The thin crust pizza is on a par with the best in the L.A. area and good enough to order for home delivery. The mirror board lists some good deal, daily specials.”

Order online at Pizza.com.

GARLIC JIM’S
(1876 S Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach, CA 90277)

Garlic Jim’s is a concept that was designed by a group of gentlemen with a whole lot of years of “National Chain” as well as “Local” pizza experience under their belt. All of them agree that the national pizza chains understand how to deliver a pizza quickly. They also have spent years looking high and low for a higher quality pizza that is delivered quick enough that you are still hungry when it arrives.

That is when the Garlic Jim’s concept was born. The “Garlic Guys” have figured out how to make delicious gourmet pizza and at the same time provide excellent and fast service to your door. They have perfected the “science” of “prompt pizza delivery” by learning and experimenting. The exciting twist to this is GREAT PIZZA! Never again will you have to choose between great pizza and great service. Garlic Jim’s is HERE!

Order online at Pizza.com.

HANK’S PIZZA
(442 W. Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey, CA 90293)

For over forty years Hank’s Pizza has been a staple in the Playa Del Rey community. Order and experience what people have been raving about for years.

Incredible food and generous portions are the key to this place. As Lynn N. says on Yelp, “One of my friends suggested here and now its become our afternoon “snack” stop. I’ve tried their chicken, garlic, and white sauce pizza and also their deluxe pizza, both were delicious! The chicken and garlic pizza was almost like eating fettuccine alfredo, and the deluxe pizza had more toppings on one slice than Domino’s offers on an entire pizza. One of my buddies ordered a sandwich and his eyes almost fell out of his head when he saw it. Again, MASSIVE! It was a standard sandwich and he asked for extra avocados, big mistake. He almost passed out from a food coma after eating the entire thing!”

Order online at Pizza.com.

A SLICE OF NEW YORK
(7410 SW Olesen Rd, Portland OR 97223)

Craving New York Pizza in Portland? A Slice of New York makes their own pizza dough, marinara sauce and meatballs using family recipes handed down over generations. They use only the finest produce and meat. The whole milk mozzarella cheese is made in New York and in combination with all of their other ingredients gives you that truly unique and satisfying flavor that is characteristic of thin crust pizza, hero sandwiches and Italian cuisine that is made in New York!

Order Now at Pizza.com.

YUM YUM PIZZA
(3815 SW. Pacific Hwy., Tigard, OR 97223)


Yum Yum Pizza claims to be ‘the best pizza restaurant in Tigard.’ They offer a wide range of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, appetizers, and desserts for the customer’s dining pleasure. Along with their wide variety of foods, Yum Yum aims to serve every meal with a smile making it the ultimate dining experience. Yum Yum also likes to reward their loyal customers by offering a ‘royalty rewards’ system in which the customers earn points for dining which are redeemable on their next visit.

Order now at Pizza.com.

Posted in LA Pizzerias, Pizzerias, Portland Pizzerias | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Los Angeles Pizza Company – Pay $10 for $20 worth

Pizza.com Exclusive Deals! ONLINE ONLY

About Los Angeles Pizza Company!

There is no shortage of pizzerias in Los Angeles. However, there is a shortage of pizzerias providing a fresh alternative to the less than healthier pizzerias. Enter Zagat-rated Los Angeles Pizza Company (LAPC), which opened their doors in 2006 to provide the neighborhood with fresh menu options while reflecting the ethnic mix of Los Angeles.

The menu features the Bruce Lee, Chavez Ravine and the Buenos Aires pizzas with eclectic ingredients including Chinese hoisen sauce, Salvadorian Loroco and even Argentinean chimichuri. On top of that, the crusts and sauces are made from scratch and the toppings are a fresh mix of real meats, cheeses and vegetables that are bought fresh nearly every day from the downtown produce market.

Customers include the executive staff of the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as an upscale mix of hungry urban professionals. The LAPC has built its loyal following by offering the following, which sets them apart from mere fast food.

• Fresh ingredients used daily
• All pizza sauce and dough is made from scratch.
• The cheese and meats are all deli grade
• No artificial flavors or preservatives
• Community outreach supporting local schools
• Online ordering for event caterings or fast pizza delivery

What Yelp customers are saying about LAPC:

“The Chavez Ravine is the best veggie pizza I’ve ever had. I always order this first, which means a lot coming from a devoted meat eater.” – Stacy C.

“I got the small 10″ take-out special and a beef empanada. The pizza was nice and hot, all the cheese was melted and the pepperoni was wonderfully crisp. It was just the right size for one person. Thanks to the empanada, I was even able to save a slice for tomorrow.” – William M.

As the owner Oscar Arce says, “We don’t just serve pizza we serve PEOPLE!”

Posted in LA Pizzerias, Pizza deals | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Food I Never Thought I Would Eat…

Being a fish-eating vegetarian (I realize to some that may be an oxymoron), I already have a long list of things I would never eat. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been a vegetarian for almost 30 years when I decided at 12 to become both a veterinarian and a vegetarian. Gone were the days of pepperoni pizza, meatball grinders, Hebrew National Hot Dogs and even beef jerky (yes, a guilty pleasure). I remember the first night of my proclamation my father made me tasteless tofu thinking he might scare me back into eating meat but only scared me away from tofu.

As I embraced my vegetarian life I became adventurous in eating new things including both cooked and raw fish. While I still have texture issues, sushi is one of my all time favorite meals which is funny because before then I would see people eating sushi wondering how they could ever digest that. One food I honestly thought I would never eat was anchovies. Just by look itself, it was a food foul. Then I started to add anchovies to sauce when I discovered a Puttanesca recipe and realized how much flavor it added. As I perused one of my favorite go to Italian Cookbooks, The Italian Cooking Encyclopedia, I kept passing over the Pizza with Mozzarella and Anchovies with both curiosity and hesitation until I finally got up the nerve to try the recipe and it was delicious!

Here’s the recipe from the cookbook for those that might want to venture out. I will confess, I did not make homemade dough.

Pizza alla Napoletana
Pizza with Mozzarella and Anchovies

Ingredients:
1 lb. peeled plum tomatoes, fresh or canned, weighed whole, without extra juice
1 recipe Basic Pizza Dough rolled out
3 tbsp anchovy fillets in oil, drained and cut into pieces
1 2/3 cups mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice
1 tsp oregano leaves, fresh or dried
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 475 F for at least 20 minutes before baking. Strain the tomatoes through the medium holes of a food mill placed over a bowl scraping in all the pulp.
2. Spread the pureed tomatoes on the pizza dough, leaving the rim uncovered. Dot with the anchovy pieces and the mozzarella.
3. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and paper and olive oil. Immediately place in the oven. Bake for the 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

– Deb DeFanti

Posted in Everything Pizza, Pizza Recipes, Pizza styles | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Newly Added Pizzerias on Pizza.com – 2/25/11

We are excited to announce the following pizzerias in LA and Portland are now offering online ordering at Pizza.com. Be sure you ‘like’ us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join our mailing list to find out about exclusive Pizza.com Cheesy Deals. New pizzerias are added daily so check back often!

PAPA PILOS
(3414 W. Ball Rd. Ste. A, Anaheim, CA 92804)

Papa Pilos offers some of the tastiest pizza and Italian dishes for your dining pleasure. They want you to enjoy special occasions and outings to the fullest – that’s why Papa Pilo’s is here! It’s for you! So go ahead and pick out your favorite pizzas and dishes and they’ll take care of the rest. Bon Appetit!

As Cat. N describes on a recent Yelp review, “We ordered a large supreme pizza with pineapple and extra cheese and extra sauce. We also ordered some wings. Our food was at our door quickly. Everything was still extra hot and tasted very good. The ingredients on the pizza tasted fresh and was packed with toppings. The wings were extra flavorful and had tons of meat. Our food was very satisfying and tasty. “

Order online at Pizza.com.

TUSTIN PIZZA
(13842 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA 92780)

Serving Tustin, CA with quality and pride, Tustin Pizza Co. offers fast, delicious pizza for dine-in, take-out, or delivered right at your doorstep. The extensive menu of classic favorites offers hearty meals and snacks at affordable prices. You’ll also find a wide selection of toppings and signature pizza the whole family can enjoy. Specialty pizzas include the Spicy Chicken Fajita and Garlic Chicken Alfredo.

Order online at Pizza.com.

D’AMORES
(300 N. Lantana, Camarillo, CA 93010)

It’s all about the water! For the last 23 years, the D’Amore family has been importing their water from Boston, MA to develop their very unique crust. But they didn’t stop there…After a recent visit to Italy where Joe spent time sampling their bread products, he was so impressed with the crunchy buttery taste that he decided to take their pizza to a whole new, international level and import the water from Naples, Italy. This is no ordinary crust! All seven locations serve up the best and healthiest pizza around Southern California.

D’Amore’s Famous Pizza has been rated #1 Pizza by CitySearch.com (2002), America’s Best and Top Pizza (2009 & 2010) and Zagat for the past 20 years.

Order online at Pizza.com.

SCHMIZZA PUB GRUB
(415 SW. Montgomery St. Ste. B, Portland OR 97201)

Pizza Schmizza Pub Grub offers gourmet pizza by the slice, pasta, salads and exotic drinks in a youthful, kitschy, environment. Some of their unique pizzas include the vegetarian: Popeye (vegetarian), BBQ Chicken, and Schpaghetti and Meatball.

Check out some of their Yelp reviews..
“Food is really wonderful. I had the coconut shrimp pizza the other night and it was out of this world! Gotta love the bread sticks too.” – Alisa S.

“I just had some of the tastiest pizza I have ever encountered – the “No Kiss Tonight” with Garlic Chicken, Red Onion and Feta on a creamy Alfredo base. The crust was perfect, crispy and chewy and so light.”- Mandy B.

Order Now at Pizza.com.

BELLAGIOS
(See below for multiple locations)

Established in 1996, the Portland-based company is committed to delivering the very best pizza in the Northwest by combining a quality menu with outstanding customer service

Accompanying their pizza, Bellagios offers a wide range of sandwiches, salads, calzones, appetizers, and desserts. Along with their food services, Bellagios takes great pride in helping out the community by donating to local schools and non-profit organizations.

1742 SW. Jefferson St. , Portland, OR 97201
Order now at Pizza.com.

8112 SE. 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202
Order now at Pizza.com.

9055 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Order now at Pizza.com.

To find additional Bellagios near Portland, please go to Pizza.com.

Posted in Best of pizza, LA Pizzerias, Pizzerias, Portland Pizzerias | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Earn a spot on the US Pizza Team

When I first heard of the US Pizza Team, I envisioned a bunch of people competing in pizza eating contests. I then wondered how my husband might get involved. After all, it would be a perfect team sport for him; one where there is minimal exercise and one where he gets to enjoy one of his favorite foods in quantity.

It wasn’t long after I envisioned my husband as the World Champ, that I found out the US Pizza Team is a very serious and prestigious competition. The US Team participates internationally in both culinary skills and acrobatics. Per the US Team website, the mission of the team is to promote sportsmanship, camaraderie and goodwill among all pizza makers and acrobats.

It was founded in 2000 when Tony Gemignani’s, of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco , was asked to compete at the World Pizza Championships in Italy. A team was created and the three best pizza makers were sent. Tony won two consecutive years in 2000 and 2001. Tony was the first American to ever win in Italy’s World Championships!

Next month in Milwaukee, top pizza makers and acrobats will try to earn a spot in the US Pizza Team.
The events include:

Largest Dough Stretch –  Contestants have five minutes to stretch out a large dough ball as big as they can.  Arms, legs and head are allowed. But no rolling pins!
Fastest Pizza Maker – This is a race to stretch out five dough balls as quickly as possible.  No sauce or cheese required.
Freestyle Acrobatics – Pizza competition’s main attraction!  Contestants perform a dough tossing routine to music, incorporating daring tricks such as over the shoulder, under the leg, and behind the back.  Winner earns a spot on the U.S. Pizza team.
Boxfolding – Contestants race against the clock to fold five pizza boxes.

Here’s a clip featuring the US Pizza Team on Good Day New York before their appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City last November.. Next time you walk by your local pizzeria, you may have spotted the next US Pizza Team member.

Pizza Tossing: MyFoxNY.com

Posted in Everything Pizza | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Newly Added Pizzerias on Pizza.com

We are excited to announce the following pizzerias in LA and Portland are now offering online ordering at Pizza.com.

D’AMORES
(8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA)
It’s all about the water! For the last 23 years, the D’Amore family has been importing their water from Boston, MA to develop their very unique crust. But they didn’t stop there…After a recent visit to Italy where Joe spent time sampling their bread products, he was so impressed with the crunchy buttery taste that he decided to take their pizza to a whole new, international level and import the water from Naples, Italy. This is no ordinary crust! All seven locations serve up the best and healthiest pizza around Southern California.

D’Amore’s Famous Pizza has been rated #1 Pizza by CitySearch.com (2002), America’s Best and Top Pizza (2009 & 2010) and Zagat for the past 20 years.

Order online at Pizza.com.

PIZZA FUSION
(2901 Ocean Park Blvd. Ste 123, Santa Monica, CA)
Pizza Fusion is a new take on America’s favorite food. The delicious, all-natural and organic food is affordable enough to be practical for average consumers and families.

They proudly serve up delicious, gourmet pizza in its purest form – untainted by artificial additives, like preservatives, growth hormones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats (to name a few). While they are known for their pizza, the 75 organic menu features an eclectic variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Additionally, they proudly offer health conscious alternatives for guests with selective diets and food allergies.

Order online at Pizza.com.

GUIDOS PIZZA
(8650 Lindley Ave., Northridge, CA)
Guidos Pizza provides quality meals at a reasonable price. They use the freshest ingredients, which are shipped daily to the location. The pizzas are all hand tossed and cooked to order. They use the finest ingredients and are generous with the toppings. The pastas are all homemade and cooked to order. The family dinners will satisfy the entire family.

Long ago in Italy, Cesar Augustus, Emperor of the Western world, was in a rush and asked his cook for something fast for lunch. The cook took fresh dough, added sliced tomatoes and cheese, and the rest is history. The pizza was born! The cook’s name was Guido. They follow in the tradition of the just Guido, making meals fit for an Emperor.

Order online at Pizza.com.

PIZANOS
(see multiple locations below)
Pizanos Pizza launched in 2009 and already has four locations in Oregon. They claim that their pizza is so fresh that you will want to ‘slap them in the face.’ Pizanos mission is to give the customer great pizza at a fair price while still maintaining friendly customer service.

As one Yelper describes it, “Loved t! I ordered a combo #4 which was any Pazini and a regular Pepsi product for $5.99. I got the Italian Pazini which was a flat bread pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, mozzarella cheese, red onions, cucumber and romaine with italian dressing. Everything tasted delicious and fresh. thumbs up.“

Oregon City (19550 Molalla Ave. Ste. 145)
Order now at Pizza.com.

Portland (9970 SE Washington St Mall 205)
Order Now at Pizza.com.

Portand (10111 NE Cascade Parkway)
Order Now at Pizza.com.

TIGARD PIZZA KITCHEN
(11945 SW. Pacific Hwy. Ste. 228, Portland OR)
Tigard Pizza Kitchen opened in 2006 with the unique concept of serving many cuisines in one. They offer tasty, homemade fresh dough pizza and calzones, as well as a healthy choice Mediterranean cuisine featuring pies, lamb chicken gyros, falafel, dolmas, hummus, and Baba Ghanouj. Because they realize some want more traditional cuisine, they have salads, wraps and subs including Greek and Caesar salads, toasted subs like the tasty Philly Cheese Steak, and Lamb and a wide variety of Gyros. They also cater the following events: Weddings Business Meetings Working Lunches School Church Functions Parties Banquets Sales Presentations Employee Appreciation Open Houses.

Order Now at Pizza.com.
New pizzerias are added daily so check back often!

Posted in LA Pizzerias, Portland Pizzerias | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment