Jacquelyn and Michael Baker reside in Walnut Creek however have been commuting to Marin each day to make their artisanal pizzas.
Come late spring, they’ll be throwing pies a lot nearer to house.
The Bakers, who personal and function Pizzalina in San Anselmo, are opening a second location of the beloved pizzeria and Italian restaurant at 2064 Deal with Blvd., contained in the Countrywood Buying Heart, in Walnut Creek. Jacquelyn Baker is hoping for a Could debut however says the opening depends on how briskly issues transfer with the Metropolis of Walnut Creek. Pizzalina is taking on the spot that previously housed Sorrento Italian Restaurant & Pizza.
Search for a menu of basic spherical pies and pan pizzas together with freshly made pastas, salads and rustic Italian delicacies. Michael, who’s the chef and beforehand labored at Piatti’s in Danville, makes use of locally-milled flour, Bianco di Napoli tomatoes and native house-made mozzarella on his pies in San Anselmo, which whole 13 and begin at $21. Standouts embrace the Alto, that includes rosemary potatoes, leeks, recent garlic and Pt. Reyes Toma, and the Manzanita with roasted winter squash, Fra Mani pancetta, balsamic roasted crimson onions and mozzarella.
The San Anselmo restaurant additionally serves antipasti, like burrata and meatballs, and a collection of entrees, together with risotto and King salmon with gnocchi. Don’t miss the edges, house-made desserts and Italian-centric wine checklist. Particulars: www.pizzalina.com