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Extra large pizza fest serves up slices from 40 different spots in LA this weekend

Nypost · · 603 words · By Daniel Farr
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“Downtown Los Angeles is about to get seriously cheesy this weekend as Pizza City Fest returns for its fourth year, running Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Pizza City Fest is returning to Downtown Los Angeles for its fourth year, running on Saturday and Sunday. The dates and times (1 to 5 p.m.) are consistent across the search results.
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“Founded by three-time Emmy and 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, the festival has expanded into a three-city operation covering Chicago, Nashville and Los Angeles.”
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Two independent web search results confirm that Steve Dolinsky founded the festival and that it has expanded to cover Chicago, Nashville, and Los Angeles.
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“This year’s LA edition brings 40 pizzerias together in one place with unlimited tastings.”
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Multiple web search results mention the festival featuring a large number of pizzerias and unlimited tastings, confirming the general scope of the LA edition.
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“Tickets are $99 for general admission and $199 for VIP at the LA LIVE Event Deck.”
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One web search result explicitly states the ticket prices for general admission ($99) and VIP ($199) at the LA LIVE Event Deck.
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“Saturday’s menu of heavy hitters includes Angel City Pizza (Venice), Emmy Squared (DTLA), Joe’s Pizza (Southern California), Riip Beer & Pizzeria (Huntington Beach), and Tribute Pizza (San Diego).”
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Two different web search results list several of the named pizzerias for Saturday, including Angel City Pizza (Venice), Emmy Squared (DTLA), and Tribute Pizza (San Diego).
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“Newcomers include Bub & Grandma’s Pizza (Highland Park), Colossus (Long Beach, San Pedro), Bianca Sicilian Trattoria (mobile truck, Arts District), and Thunderbolt Pizza (Long Beach).”
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Two independent web search results list Bub & Grandma's Pizza (Highland Park) and Thunderbolt Pizza (Long Beach) as participating pizzerias, supporting the claim regarding newcomers.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bub and Grandma’s Pizza opens on September 4 in the former Town Pizza space with eighteen-inch naturally fermented pies.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bub & Grandma’s Pizza (Highland Park)*. Emmy Squared (Downtown Los Angeles; Santa Monica). Esco’s New York Style Pizza (Mid-City).Thunderbolt Pizza (Long Beach)*. Tribute Pizza (San Diego).
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web search NEUTRAL — Bub & Grandma's Pizza (Highland Park)*. Colossus (Long Beach, San Pedro)*. Emmy Squared (DTLA). Esco's New York Style Pizza (Mid-City).
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“Dessert options include Lei’d Cookies (Culver City) and Uli’s Gelato (Los Angeles).”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Lei’d Cookies (Culver City) and Uli’s Gelato (Los Angeles) are listed as the dessert options for the festival.
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web search NEUTRAL — Culver City’s own Lei’d Cookies and Uli’s Gelato will provide the festival’s dessert offerings. Beyond the tastings, the event features a high-level educational track for enthusiasts: Saturday, April …
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web search NEUTRAL — Dessert: Lei’d Cookies (Culver City) and Uli’s Gelato (Los Angeles).L.A. LIVE is a vibrant, 4 million square foot entertainment destination located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. It is a place …
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web search NEUTRAL — Uli's Gelato (Gelateria Uli) is not active. This restaurant you are trying to reach is not available on DoorDash right now.Ok. 4.7. (50+ ratings)•. DashPass•. Voted Best Gelato in Los Angeles! We have…
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“Sunday keeps the ovens hot with Bettina (Santa Barbara), Pizzana (Southern California), Prime Pizza, Prince St. Pizza, and LaSorted’s (Silver Lake and Chinatown).”
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Two different web search results list Bettina (Santa Barbara), Pizzana (Southern California), Prime Pizza, and LaSorted’s (Silver Lake and Chinatown) as participating pizzerias on Sunday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sunday keeps the ovens hot with Bettina (Santa Barbara), Pizzana (Southern California), Prime Pizza, Prince St. Pizza, and LaSorted's (Silver Lake and Chinatown).
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web search NEUTRAL — Sunday's participating pizzerias include Apollonia's Pizzeria, Bettina, Chi-Pie, Detroit Pizza Depot, Due Fiori, Little Dynamite, LaSorted's, Nonna Mercato, Ospi, Ozzy's Apizza, Naughty Pie Nature, Pe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sunday's lineup features Apollonia's Pizzeria, Bettina, Chi-Pie, Detroit Pizza Depot, Due Fiori, Little Dynamite, LaSorted's, Nonna Mercato, Ospi, Ozzy's Apizza, Naughty Pie Nature, Petramale Pizza, P…
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“Newer names include PiiZaa (mobile truck, Torrance), Due Fiori (Long Beach), and Detroit Pizza Depot (Hollywood).”
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“Dessert comes from Wanderlust Creamery and Levain Bakery across Los Angeles locations.”
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“Detroit, New York, Neapolitan, tavern-style, grandma slices and experimental artisan pies all share the same space.”
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“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.”
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“Another attention-grabber is PiiZaa, a mobile concept from the Torrance Farmers Market.”
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“The name reflects Vietnamese pronunciation, and the team is serving a bánh xèo-inspired pizza with turmeric, shrimp and pork.”
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“Saturday begins at 2 p.m. with “The Dough Whisperers,” featuring Nancy Silverton and Aaron Lindell of Quarter Sheets discussing dough craftsmanship.”
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“At 3 p.m., Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow of Flour + Water lead a home baker masterclass, followed by a Silverton book signing.”
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“Sunday programming includes a backyard pizza oven demonstration from Daniele Uditi of Pizzana at 2 p.m.”
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“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.”
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“Pizza City Fest runs Saturday and Sunday at the Event Deck at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.”
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