{"id":283827,"date":"2026-04-24T14:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/283827\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:18:15","slug":"extra-large-pizza-fest-serves-up-slices-from-40-different-spots-in-la-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/283827\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Downtown Los Angeles is about to <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/04\/17\/lifestyle\/prince-st-pizza-is-opening-a-brooklyn-location-finally\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:get seriously cheesy this weekend;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">get seriously cheesy this weekend<\/a> as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pizzacityusa\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:has expanded into a three-city operation;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">has expanded into a three-city operation<\/a> covering Chicago, Nashville and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This year\u2019s LA edition <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/13\/lifestyle\/the-nyc-slice-shops-on-doordashs-50-best-local-pizzerias-list\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:brings 40 pizzerias;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">brings 40 pizzerias<\/a> together in one place with unlimited tastings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tickets are $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP at the LA LIVE Event Deck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Eleven of the participating pizzerias are making their festival debut this year.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California\u2019s best pizza makers in one location. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/da7c216859d1070e0d3ce5bf2efd98e8.jpeg\"\/>Pizza City Fest offers a stellar lineup of Southern California\u2019s best pizza makers in one location. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lalive.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}\" class=\"link \">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/a><img alt=\"See live demos and attend panel discussions with culinary experts over two days. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ed56fe06ef45db79bce262299f741866.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dessert options include Lei\u2019d Cookies (Culver City) and Uli\u2019s Gelato (Los Angeles).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dessert comes from Wanderlust Creamery and Levain Bakery across Los Angeles locations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p><img alt=\"Americans eat about 100 acres of pizza per day. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/a18d359168666b5914d3915b57d61b9e.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"One of the earliest documented online purchases in 1994 was a pepperoni, mushroom, and extra cheese pizza. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8c7d821c2ccd882827e34a49428e08ca.jpeg\"\/>One of the earliest documented online purchases in 1994 was a pepperoni, mushroom, and extra cheese pizza. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lalive.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}\" class=\"link \">http:\/\/www.lalive.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Unlike cities where one style dominates, Southern California\u2019s pizza identity is built on variety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The lineup reflects that mix.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is part of a broader artisan movement shaping the region\u2019s pizza scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another attention-grabber is PiiZaa, a mobile concept from the Torrance Farmers Market.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyond the food, the festival also features live programming.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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<p><img alt=\"Tickets are $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP at the LA LIVE Event Deck. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/48b5ec1ad44e7646bb22ce9f11d38673.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Pizza City Fest runs Saturday and Sunday. &lt;a href=&quot;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow noopener&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:http:\/\/www.lalive.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;http&quot;}&quot; class=&quot;link &quot;&gt;http:\/\/www.lalive.com&lt;\/a&gt;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/72b8237e04a3ec41f6a15d6035b1671d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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 class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Pizza City Fest runs Saturday and Sunday at the Event Deck at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg 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