Dining
‘Here’s Johnny’ NY Style Pizzas
06.20.13
Johnny’s Real New York Pizza is opening its second location (it’s flagship is in Corona del Mar on the Coast Highway) at The Bluffs shopping center in Newport Beach and celebrating with a fun family event this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Owner John Younesi’s namesake restaurant specializes in true New York style pizza that he remembers from his youth growing up in Queens, NY.
Stop by and sample a variety of Johnny’s pizza (six signature pizzas, including the Solattzo (fresh mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, artichokes, mozzarella and tomato sauce), the Andolini (housemade meatballs, Genoa salami, sweet Italian sausage, fresh herbs, mozzarella and tomato sauce), the Fontaine (pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce) and others, as well as an array of fresh toppings to create your own New York pie) as well as their signature garlic knots and cinnamon knots, enjoy entertainment by local saxophonist Gary King; cheerleaders and band members from Corona del Mar High School; a balloon artist and face painter; a special appearance by the Newport Beach Fire Department; and giveaways throughout the event.
Visitors will have the opportunity to win Johnny’s Real New York Pizza t-shirts and hats, as well as numerous $10 gift cards. In addition, one lucky winner will receive one free large pizza of their choice each week for a year.
Johnny’s at The Bluffs is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 1320 Bison Avenue, at MacArthur Blvd., in Newport Beach. Individual pizza orders as well as catering orders can be placed by calling 949.718.1337 or online at johnnysrealnypizza.com.
Johnny's orignal location is at 2756 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. 949.729.9159,
Firefighters Free Lunch Friday at Prego’s
06.17.13
To coincide with the one-year anniversary of the fire that closed Prego Ristorante in Irvine for five months, the restaurant will be thanking the efforts of local firefighters on Friday, June 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. with its inaugural Firefighter Appreciation Day. Firefighters are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch featuring Chef Ugo Allesina’s signature Italian specialties.
There will also be drink specials for off-duty firefighters. More than 70 firefighters who worked together to put out the fire last year are invited, as well as all other local firefighters.
Prego Ristorante is at 18420 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine. 949.553.1333.
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