Posted by Mike Lyon
North Bay Pizza Week is pleased to announce its first round of participants.
The week of coordinated pizza specials begins January 8 in Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties. Follow NorthBayPizzaWeek.com for participant and menu announcements as the start date approaches.
Promotional partners include Weeklys Media Group, which publishes the North Bay Bohemian, North Bay Magazine, Pacific Sun and Healdsburg Tribune; Yelp!, The Marin Dish, Visit Calistoga, Eat Local Sonoma County, KWMR, The Crush 95.9, The Drive 95.5, 96.7 Bob FM, Healdsburg Chamber, Stay Healdsburg, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, Windsor Chamber of Commerce.
Announced participants include the following, and more will be added as North Bay Pizza Week approaches:
1. Creekside Pizza & Taproom – 638 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
Offers hand-crafted artisan pizzas with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and craft beer.
2. Ausiello’s Homeslice – 3795 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa
Known for its traditional New York-style pizzas and lively sports bar atmosphere. Offers a variety of toppings and thick crust options.
3. Slow Co Pizza – 6948 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol
Focuses on slow-fermented dough and locally sourced ingredients, featuring a rotation of seasonal toppings and wood-fired pizzas.
4. Rocco’s Pizza – 711 4th St, San Rafael
Provides a mix of classic and gourmet pizzas, with generous toppings and robust flavors, including their famous meat lover’s pizza.
5. VJB Cellars – 60 Shaw Ave, Kenwood
This winery offers Italian-style pizzas with a focus on fresh, simple ingredients like mozzarella and basil, paired with their wines.
6. Red Boy Pizza – 454 Ignacio Blvd, Novato
Features a distinctive sourdough base with a range of organic ingredients. Popular for both classic and innovative pizza combinations.
7. Gabbacool Provisions – 1390 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma
Known for combining unique, high-quality ingredients on a traditional pizza base, offering a modern twist to classic flavors.
8. Salt & Stone – 9900 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
A fine dining restaurant that offers a gourmet pizza menu with artisanal toppings and a focus on local ingredients.
9. Psychic Pie – 101 4th St, Santa Rosa
Offers psychic readings along with a quirky menu of pizzas, featuring unexpected toppings and flavor combinations.
10. Pizzaleah – 9240 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor
Run by a world pizza champion, it serves inventive pizzas with exceptional crusts and creative toppings, pushing the boundaries of traditional pizza.
11. Village Pizzeria & Grill – 1200 Grant Ave, Corte Madera
A family-friendly restaurant offering a wide range of pizzas from classic pepperoni to more adventurous flavors like Thai curry pizza.
12. Homerun Pizza & Sports Bar – 484 Larkfield Center, Santa Rosa
A popular spot in Santa Rosa offering a wide range of pizzas in a sports bar setting, perfect for watching games and enjoying a casual meal.
13. The Village Italian Restaurant – 1200 Grant Ave, Novato
Known for its classic Italian cuisine, this Novato restaurant serves a variety of traditional pizzas baked in a classic style.
14. Stonework Pizza & Tap – 9000 Windsor Road, Windsor
Offers a similar focus on quality and community engagement with a variety of artisan pizzas.
These establishments are set to make North Bay Pizza Week a memorable event for the area’s pizza lovers.