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Lamppost Pizza in South Reno Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Saturday Nov. 22

Jay and Laura Watson love pizza. The pair, who own and operate the 5,000 square foot Lamppost Pizzeria (located in the Damonte Ranch Town Center near RC Willey), have a vision for their beloved establishment and are thrilled to be celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary this Saturday, November 22 from 11am -11pm. The event will feature buy one/get one free drink specials, live music from the group Flashback, their always extensive menu of proprietary delights, and the family friendly atmosphere that makes Lamppost Pizza one of the most unique restaurants in town.

Lamppost Pizza has arguably the best pizza in Northern Nevada. The secret sauce recipe is standout and the crust is light, crisp and full of flavor. My group recently sampled one of their thin-slice Chicken Pesto pizzas (something the cook whipped up for us to try) with garlic ranch sauce baked in and it was heavenly. The Reno Passport team visited the pizzeria and enjoyed favorites like their Pepperoni pizza, Taco pizza, the four meat Linebacker pizza and their delicious Hawaiian Pizza.

What sets Lamppost apart is the daring experimental nature of their offerings and the freshness of their ingredients. Owner Jay Watson started throwing pie dough at age 14 at one of the Orange County, California Lamppost Pizza locations. You can taste the difference that experience makes. In a December ‘07 interview with the Reno Gazette Journal, just after the grand opening of their South Reno restaurant, Watson stated, “I ran three of them (franchises) through high school and college, and I always knew I’d have one someday.” The Watson’s pizza savvy has led them to create some unlikely hits, like their breakfast pizza and dessert pies. I was initially doubtful that a dessert pizza would work–until I tried the Cinnamon dessert pizza with crispy crust topped with icing: it was amazing! Watson and his wife also make a killer Apple Strudel pizza with apple topping, sliced almonds and vanilla glaze. Cap off a fun family outing with one of these unique dessert pizzas.

Patrons can get their gaming on playing one of Lamppost’s ten Game King video poker/slot machines. Parents can enjoy premium beers and top shelf cocktails, while their kids play arcade games like Crazy Taxi, Pirates Chest, Wacky Gator, Target Terror Gold, or Spider Man pinball in Lamppost’s lively game room. Of special note to sports fans, Lamppost features ten 42-inch television screens throughout the restaurant and bar. Sunday morning football die-hards can sit at the full bar and enjoy a “Hard Arnold Palmer” made with Ketel Citreon, iced tea and a splash of lemonade for just $3.25. Mimosa’s are also $3.25 and Bloody Mary’s are $3.25 well; Bloody Mary w/Absolute Peppar is $3.75. Lamppost’s Sunday NFL game beer specials are a must: 2 for 1 on pints and pitchers of Bud & Coors Light. The fully stocked bar also has tall cans of Buckbean Brewery’s Black Noddy and the local brewery’s famous Orange Blossom Ale is on tap.

Lamppost Pizza offers fast free delivery to nearby residents in South Reno’s Double Diamond community and free delivery within a 5-mile radius of their Steamboat Parkway location. Check out Reno’s best pizza at Lamppost Pizzeria and catch their live music programming starting in January 2009. If you haven’t been to Lamppost, stop by for a visit this Saturday as the restaurant celebrates their 1 Year Anniversary, with music, drink specials and a great family atmosphere.

Lamppost Pizza – 1141 Steamboat Pkwy #930 – Damonte Ranch exit off the I-395 near RC Willey in the Damonte Ranch Town Center – 775.853.7887 – www.lamppostpizza.com
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