CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN BRINGS GOLDEN STATE VIBES TO COOL SPRINGS THIS OCTOBER
New location to showcase the national pizza brand’s reimagined look and creative menu additions
Nashville, TENN – September 17, 2018 – Pizza lovers in Franklin have reason to celebrate as California Pizza Kitchen (“CPK”) announces the opening of its newest location in the CoolSprings Galleria. Coinciding with National Pizza Month, the new location will open October 9th and showcase the brand’s updated, California-inspired look and menu of signature hand-tossed pizzas, fresh salads and premium entrees, as well as several creative new seasonal and permanent menu additions that spotlight fresh ingredients and global flavor inspirations. This will be the brand’s second Nashville-area location, with the first located in Green Hill’s Hill Center.
“Since opening our Green Hills location in 2007, the Nashville area has witnessed extraordinary growth, and we are excited to grow with it by expanding to Franklin,” said Jim Hyatt, CEO and president of California Pizza Kitchen. “Whether looking for a welcoming place to grab a glass of wine and small plates after work or to enjoy our creative, California-style pizzas with the whole family, we believe CPK will be a perfect space for Franklin residents and visitors to come together for good company and a delicious meal, served with a California vibe.”
Highlights of California Pizza Kitchen’s menu coming to Cool Springs include:
- CPK’s array of signature hand-tossed artisan pizzas, including the iconic Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza and more
- New seasonal dishes, like the Spicy Chorizo Pizza with housemade guajillo pepper sauce, roasted poblanos, onions and quesadilla cheese, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro; Roasted Garlic Chicken served with hearth-roasted fingerling potatoes and cauliflower; and creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake.
- The West Coast Burger (available in Nashville exclusively at CPK Cool Springs), with CPK’s signature blend of Wagyu, Chuck and Brisket, topped with melted American cheese, Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, tomato, pickles, lettuce and our housemade burger sauce.
- Flavorful, better-for-you options, including the Shanghai Power Bowl with seared shrimp, black heirloom rice, baby broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots and watermelon radish, served warm with housemade Shanghai sauce; and our new Cauliflower Pizza Crust, a veggie-fueled alternative to traditional hand-tossed pizza dough and made with gluten-free ingredients, available as a substitute on any CPK pizza.
- Shareable small plates, including the Sonoma Grilled Chicken Flatbread topped with marinated red grapes roasted in the hearth oven with grilled chicken, double cream Brie, caramelized onions, Parmesan and fresh arugula.
- A full bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails like the Whiskey Cider Press, made with Maker’s Mark Bourbon, apple cider, lemonade, ginger ale and spiced tart cherries and the Tropical Mule, made with Grey Goose Vodka, RumHaven Coconut Rum, ginger beer, Monin Passion Fruit and agave sour served in a copper mug; served alongside premium beers and wine.
- Lunch Duos, offering guests the opportunity to pair lunch-sized versions of a favorite pizza, pasta or sandwich and a soup or salad. Lunch Duos give guests a great value, with more than 80 made-to-order options to mix, match and enjoy.
For those with specific dietary needs, CPK also has options that are vegetarian and/or gluten-free. Allergen information is also provided to those with food sensitivities. For the complete menu, visit www.cpk.com/menu.
Satisfaction, convenience and delicious rewards, guaranteed
CPK encourages guests to take control of their culinary adventure, with convenient features like mobile pay, online ordering and the ability to earn, track and redeem loyalty rewards, all from within the CPK Rewardsä app for iOS and Android. CPK at CoolSprings Galleria will also offer delivery and takeout options.
In addition, CPK offers a Menu Adventure Guarantee: If a guest tries a new dish and is not satisfied, it will be replaced with his or her favorite item from the CPK menu.
Modern design showcases CPK’s reimagined look
The California-based brand has rolled out an updated, modern look at locations across the country with a focus on sustainable materials and reclaimed elements. The Cool Springs location will offer Franklin-residents a family-friendly, yet elevated dining space with colorful décor, natural elements and local artwork, lending to a laidback, neighborhood feel. The restaurant seats approximately 203 guests and features an open kitchen centered around an open-hearth pizza oven, where guests can watch their meals prepared fresh from scratch every day, outdoor patio seating as well as a standalone bar inside the mall.
CPKids parties
CPK offers a special program that allows kids to play chef and make their own pizza from the freshest ingredients, while getting creative and learning about food along the way. Perfect for birthday parties, CPKids parties include a VIP-style restaurant tour, a meal and dessert from the award-winning CPKids menu, souvenirs and a certificate for a free CPKids Meal for each child’s next visit.
About California Pizza Kitchen
In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to innovative California-style pizza. With a passion for combining fresh, seasonal ingredients with flavor inspirations from around the world, today CPK is a global brand serving creative California cuisine in more than 250 restaurants in 13 countries and U.S. territories. From signature, hand-tossed pizzas and high-quality main plates to inventive better-for-you options, Lunch Duos, premium wines and hand-crafted beverages, CPK adds its imaginative twist to create a memorable casual dining experience. For more information, visit cpk.com. Connect with CPK on Twitter at @calpizzakitchen (#NEWCPK), Instagram at @californiapizzakitchen, and Facebook at facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen. Download the new CPK Rewards™ app for iOS and Android to earn rewards for dining creatively, pay by mobile, order online and more.
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