California Pizza Kitchen Unveils New Globally-Inspired Entrées for a Limited Time

Five unique main dishes, along with a new spritz cocktail lineup, bring fresh flavors to the spring menu

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), the iconic restaurant brand that revolutionized pizza, today announced a broad expansion to its main entrée lineup for a limited time only. Launching at locations nationwide, the menu features five chef-created dishes that live up to the high quality, flavor, and creativity the brand is known for. CPK is also expanding its spring beverage menu with four fresh and fizzy spritz cocktails.

The new main entrées reflect CPK's signature blend of global inspiration, California freshness, and familiar flavors, and include the following:

• Hearth Oven Short Rib Lasagna: A modern twist on a comfort classic, this single-layer, full-sheet lasagna features tender braised short rib, creamy garlic sauce, and fresh mozzarella, perfectly baked for crispy edges all around
• Hearth Oven Spinach, Artichoke & Mushroom Lasagna: Vibrant vegetarian version with spinach, artichoke, and mushrooms, hearth baked with the same creamy garlic sauce and crispy edges
• Filet Skewers with Chimichurri Duo: Flame-grilled filet skewers paired with both green and red chimichurri, served with crisp golden onion rings and charred broccolini
• Peruvian Pan-Roasted Chicken: Bone-in, crispy-skinned chicken breast finished with vibrant aji verde sauce, accompanied by fragrant cilantro-lime-cumin rice and pickled red onions
• Cedar Plank Salmon over Thai Crispy Rice Salad: CPK’s signature cedar-planked salmon roasted in the hearth oven and served over a salad of crispy jasmine rice, shiitake mushrooms, sugar snap peas, basil, chili, and scallions

“Our spring menu invites guests to change up their routine with an array of exciting new dishes. Just like our pizzas and pastas, these entrées bring exciting flavors to the table while staying grounded in the familiar cooking techniques CPK fans know and love," said Chef Paul Pszybylski, Vice President of Culinary Innovation at California Pizza Kitchen. "We’ve drawn inspiration from kitchens around the world, then really showcased what our hearth ovens and CPK kitchens can do.”

CPK’s limited time spritz cocktails all feature premium La Marca Prosecco. These all-new beverages go beyond the basics, making it easy for every guest to find their fresh fizzy favorite, including:

• Lavender Lemon Spritz: Skyy vodka, lavender, lemonade and prosecco topped with dried citrus and flowers.
• Blueberry Elderflower Spritz: Sweet blueberries and floral elderflower meet lemonade and prosecco.
• Hugo Spritz: A light, floral spritz made with St. Germain, prosecco, fresh mint and lime.
• Aperol Spritz: Our take on the Italian classic – Aperol, prosecco and finished with a fresh orange slice.

The new entrées and cocktails are available at participating CPK locations nationwide for dine-in, carryout, or delivery, beginning April 21 for a limited time. For more information, visit www.cpk.com and follow @cpk on Instagram, @calpizzakitchen on TikTok or @calpizzakitchen on X.

About California Pizza Kitchen

Founded in 1985, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) revolutionized casual dining with its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, introducing the world to innovative, California-inspired pizza at scale. Recently celebrating its 40th anniversary year, CPK today is beloved global brand, serving creative California cuisine in restaurants spanning 25 U.S. states along with nine countries and U.S. territories. Additionally, the CPK brand has been a premium leader in the U.S. frozen pizza grocery aisle for more than 25 years while also expanding to branded salad dressings and noodle sauces. Today, CPK continues to innovate and expand in casual dining, retail products, and non-traditional food service channels, providing more access to its fresh, imaginative twist on familiar foods that consumers continue to crave.