It’s Always Sunny in California – CPK Ushers in Summer with Strawberry & Watermelon Seasonal Menu

Restaurant also debuts new and improved beverage program with six handcrafted cocktails and elevated wines

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand renowned for bold, innovative flavors with a California point of view, is bringing the taste of summer to guests with new fruit-forward menu items, fresh handcrafted cocktails and California wines that will have your tastebuds California dreamin’.

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Starting today through August 18, CPK transports you to strawberry fields and watermelon patches where guests can savor the best flavors of summer, such as:

  • California Fields Salad: A vibrant medley of fresh watermelon and strawberries, creamy Feta cheese, basil leaves, and crunchy California pistachios on a bed of crisp field greens, tossed with CPK’s signature Champagne vinaigrette.
  • Strawberry Shortcake: A summertime staple with a CPK twist, this scratch-made biscuit is topped with a mountain of the season’s ripest strawberries, then finished with whipped cream and house-made candied lemon zest. For the ultimate summer smile, add a scoop of rich Vanilla Häagen-Dazs.
  • Sparkling Watermelon Cooler: This refreshing non-alcoholic cooler is summer in a glass and features freshly pureed watermelon blended with a hint of zesty lime, topped off with sparkling water to keep you cool all season long.
  • Summer Fruit Sangria: Crafted to perfection, enjoy a blend of Belleruche Rosé, fresh lemonade, juicy strawberries, and Grey Goose Vodka, served chilled and garnished with fresh summer fruits and a sprig of mint.

“This limited time menu is our love letter to Summer,” said Chef Paul Pszybylski, VP of Culinary Innovation at CPK. “We’re showcasing vibrant and classic seasonal flavors that are incredibly crave-worthy, in both dishes and drinks that will put a summertime smile on anyone’s face.”

CPK’s beverage menu is also in full bloom this season with six new handcrafted cocktails and an updated, curated selection of California wines, which can be ordered by the glass or in new wine flights. Highlights of the new menu include:

  • Bourbon Peach Smash: Balanced with sweet and savory flavors of Woodford Reserve Bourbon, peach, orange, and lemon.
  • Sparkling Mojito: Bacardi Superior Rum, agave sour, fresh mint, and lime topped with La Marca Prosecco.
  • Skinny & Spicy ‘Rita: Casamigos Blanco Tequila, agave, fresh lime, shaved serranos, and a Tajin rim.
  • Golden Cadillac 'Rita: Don Julio Resposado, agave, and fresh lime crowned with Grand Marnier.
  • French Martini: Grey Goose Vodka, pineapple, Chambord, and an orange twist.
  • Blueberry Lemon Drop: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, blueberries, and zesty lemon.
  • White Wines: Unshackled Sparkling Rosé By Prisoner, California; Emmolo by Caymus Sauvignon Blanc, California; Harvey & Harriet White Blend, Central Coast; J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco Monterey
  • Red Wines: Bonanza by Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, California; Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County

Chef Paul added: “Our new beverage menu is the best mix of sophisticated and fun, classic yet modern. We love elevating food and beverages in a simple and approachable way for our guests. This also includes our popular mocktails, ensuring there’s something for everyone who dines with us this summer.”

CPK’s Summer seasonal offerings and new beverage menu are now available in participating California Pizza Kitchen locations.

For more information, visit www.cpk.com and follow @cpk on social media.

About California Pizza Kitchen

In 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) opened its first restaurant in Beverly Hills and introduced diners to gourmet California inspired 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 over 160 restaurants across 10 countries and U.S. territories. From its innovative, hearth-baked pizzas such as The Original BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken, and California Club, to inventive salads, and unique pasta dishes that combine the old world with the new, CPK does everything with an imaginative California-inspired twist that guests love.

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