It’s Always Sunny in California – CPK Ushers in Summer with Strawberry & Watermelon Seasonal Menu
May 21 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
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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