Showing posts with label pizza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pizza. Show all posts

Friday, September 5, 2014

Westwood Village Cheap Eats: Pizza

Westwood Village, a hub for many young professionals, nearby families and UCLA students, many of which visit the restaurants, theaters and shopping options on a daily basis. Here, you'll find fine-dining restaurants alongside a mix of cheap eats of all shapes and sizes under $10. Check out these budget friendly pizza joints that will satisfy the seasoned gourmet foodies and wallet.

800 Degrees/800 Degrees Takeout
10889 Lindbrook Drive
310-443-1911

The original 800 Degrees opened in Westwood Village in 2012, and was such a hit, the restaurant has recently expanded to an express to-go location just around the corner. The build-your-own pizza concept was started by the founder and chief executive of the Umami Burger chain. With basic pizzas start at $5, it's no wonder that on most days there are lines out the door! Since all of the ingredients are sourced locally, you can expect only the highest of quality and taste. All of the pizzas are all made to order with an assortment of meats, cheeses and vegetables. After you've customized the pizza, the pizza makes a quick stop in the 800 degree oven that perfectly cooks up you pizza in about a minute.


D'amore Famous Pizza
1136 Westwood Blvd.
310-209-1212 

It's all about the water! For the last 23 years, the D'Amore family has been importing its water from Boston, MA. to craft their very special crust. This has earned them critical acclaim, nationally and worldwide. But they didn't stop there. After a trip to Italy, the owner, Joe was so impressed with the crunchy, buttery taste that he decided to take pizza to a whole new, an international level and import the water from Italy. This is no ordinary crust! D'Amore's commitment to the perfect pizza will never cease. "If I can find better water on the moon, I'll find a way to bring it in!" says Joe. "This crust will have you singing Dean Martin's hit, "When the moon hits the sky like a big pizza pie, that's D'Amore's!"

Enzo's Pizza
10940 Weyburn Ave.
310-208-3696

Starting in early 2000, a group of friends decided Los Angeles needed a real New York style pizzeria, not one that just claimed to be. So when the opportunity arose to open a location in the heart of Westwood Village they jumped on it. Using only the best and freshest ingredients available, Enzo's Pizzeria quickly took over the neighborhood and became a UCLA sensation. People love their restaurant not only because of the unbeatable pizza, but also because of the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Keeping customers happy keeps them happy, which is why they put so much effort in the quality of our pizzas and customer service. They free delivery to areas within a three-mile radius.

Extreme Pizza
1067 Glendon Ave.
310-295-2535

Extreme Pizza stands behind its motto that "Life Is Too Short For Mediocrity" and ensures extreme delivery, extreme customer service and extreme dining. At Extreme Pizza, they’re always experimenting with new ways to test the palette, to push the pizza experience to a higher level. And because it's received such raving support from customers and food critics, they have made the sky the limit as to what you can create, their pizza is your canvas. Whether you eat at Extreme, have a piping hot pie delivered to your doorstep, or try a “take-n-bake” pizzas that you cook at home, you’ll need to gear up for an eating adventure. Are you ready to get extreme?

Lamonica's NY Pizza
1066 Gayley Ave.
310-208-8671

Since 1980 Lamonica's NY Pizza has been making the one of the most authentic NY pizza in Los Angeles. For over 30 years we have been serving L.A. They boast that all of their ingredients are of the highest quality, but what makes them a truly authentic NY pizza joint is the pizza dough. They ship NYC tap water to make their delicious pizza dough.

Open Oven Pizza
1131 Westwood Blvd.
310-208-8808

At Open Oven Pizza, they want to share our family’s warmth with you. Whether it’s building and personalizing your own Neapolitan thin-crust pizza with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, or choosing one of our favorite combinations, we have endless options and encourage letting your creativity run wild with our wide selection of bold flavors. Your customized, hearth-baked, crispy perfection will be ready within minutes, before you even realize it. The best part all pizzas are the same price with unlimited toppings, so pile it on!

Friday, March 7, 2014

New to Westwood Village: Retail and Restaurant Roundup

Westwood Village has some exciting new shops and restaurants! 

From businesses specializing in cool fashions to the perfect mini pies, these fresh additions fit in perfectly to our neighborhood.


New Fashion


AG Jeans Pop-Up Store
1029 Westwood Blvd.
AG Jeans opened a temporary pop-up location on Westwood Blvd., and plans to stay open for the next 6 months. This sample store will sell hip denim to cater to the jeans lover in all of us.

10918 Kinross Ave.
After major success during the Hammer Muesum’s Arts ReSTORE LA pop-up program, Clark and Madison, the LA-based line, has re-opened its doors in Westwood Village. Clark and Madison offers handmade sustainable-made leather goods, kits, wallets, clutches, luggage accessories and more! They'll be in place for the next several months.

10909 Kinross Ave.
Located in the heart of Westwood, MODLOOK 29 is a women's clothing boutique boasting fashion forward designs, jewelry and sunnies (sunglasses), all at affordable prices! It's a must-stop for your Spring wardrobe.  


New Dining

1030 Glendon Ave.
This Utah restaurant chain opened its first California location right here in Westwood! Barbacoa believes in fresh, nutritious, high-quality food. Their menu ranges from Mexican classics to their one-of-a-kind signature items, plus Barbacoa makes everything to order right in front of you. Vegan? All of the items, except the meat and cheese, (obviously), are vegan!

1135 Westwood Blvd.
Chilly Ribbons is America's newest frozen treat. It's like frozen cotton candy made from fresh fruits and other delicious ingredients that fly into your bowl. Best of all, this creamy dessert is only 100 calories! Offering forty flavors, Chilly Ribbons are the ideal warm weather snack for Westwood cubicle dwellers and UCLA students.  

1076 Gayley Ave.
Donna Sophia, a new member to the Westwood community, is located adjacent to Whole Foods Market. Donna Sophia is a family-run restaurant serving homemade-style Italian food and wine. Authentic cuisine, alongside an atmosphere centered on family and food, Donna Sophia is an ideal date-night spot where you'll feel right at home.


10874 Kinross Ave.
SimpleThings is a quaint sandwich and pie shop that recently opened its doors in Westwood Village. SimpleThings serves simple, classic American food. The shop also offers five or six mini pies daily, as well as two to three chef's special pies.