California Pizza Kitchen Introduces New Beverage Lineup

CPK Launches Wine Flights, New Craft Beer Offerings and Diet Pepsi® Mixology Program

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the authority on California-style pizza and creator of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza, today announced the launch of a new beverage series that includes wine flights, new craft beer offerings and the introduction of a Diet Pepsi® Mixology program.

“We take great pride in our food and believe that the new drink additions are a great complement to our existing menu.”

Each new progressive wine flight includes a sampling of three 3oz pours for $12 and guests can choose from a list of Whites, Reds and Adventurous wines that highlight a range of unique flavors from around the world. All red, white and Adventurous wines by the glass are also available in 6oz or 9oz pours. California Pizza Kitchen also expanded its beer selection to include several popular craft beers like Crispin Artisinal Cider, Newcastle Brown Ale, Arrogant Bastard Ale and Rogue Brutal IPA, all served in 22oz bottles. Additionally, all draft beers will now be served as 18oz pours.

California Pizza Kitchen also introduced The Diet Pepsi® Mixology program, which offers original flavors in calorie-friendly combinations. Guests will have the opportunity to choose from three unique beverage combinations: Berry Lean, a combination of SoBe® Lean, fresh blueberries, passion fruit, blood orange and pomegranate mélange; Blueberry Lime, a combination of blueberries, lime; and Diet Pepsi®; and the Dark and Red, which combines pomegranates, blood oranges and Diet Pepsi®.

“Our goal is to continually provide our guests with menu options that they can’t find anywhere else, and we believe that we are doing just that with the addition of new beverages like craft beers, wine flights and The Diet Pepsi® Mixology program,” said G.J. Hart, Chief Executive Officer for California Pizza Kitchen. “We take great pride in our food and believe that the new drink additions are a great complement to our existing menu.”

The new beverage program is available at all California Pizza Kitchen locations and can be paired with any of the innovative items on the menu including their new seasonal features, the Brussels + Bacon Pizza and Roasted Beets with Whipped Goat Cheese Salad. California Pizza Kitchen is currently offering guests a coupon redeemable for $10 off $40 [http://bit.ly/13fzNAV]. For more information or to find a location nearest you, please visit www.cpk.com.

About California Pizza Kitchen

Born in Beverly Hills in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a leader in authentic California style cuisine and is widely known for its innovative menu items. California Pizza Kitchen provides a range of creative dishes, from signature California-style hearth-baked pizzas, creative salads, pastas, soups and sandwiches. A SoCal classic, CPK incites international cravings in over 10 different countries. For more information on California Pizza Kitchen visit www.cpk.com. Follow them on Twitter @calpizzakitchen and like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/californiapizzakitchen.