The "Bear" Pizza Keeps You Roaring

Grrrrrr! The hungry bear in me roars when I've been dabbling in my Paleo diet and I start to crave carbs. This dish is by far the most universally known and it satisfies many diverse palettes.

This week's yummy pick is of course, PIZZA!!!

A worthwhile trip when you're in North San Jose and even if you're not. I drive 15 min. from where I live.

 The founder and owner, Tony Brierly, opened Pizza California, (not to be confused with California Pizza Kitchen) in 1997.

Learn more about Pizza California here


Some words from Brierly...


"Named after the state where my family has lived for five generations, we wanted to take the best of all the local, delicious food I had loved as a kid and put a new twist on it here and there, always using the best and freshest locally abundant ingredients."

The unique difference in Pizza California is that they make their crust with a sourdough bread recipe. This offers a wonderful chew and addicting texture.

You also can purchase by the slice or try their weekly special. But I always end up buying a whole pie to share with my family. There's always cheers when I do.

Pizza California is located at 1708 Oakland Rd Suite 500 San Jose, CA 95131

Here are a few tips if you plan to visit.

Tip #1 If buying a whole pie, try the "Earthquake style pizza" it's a loaded combination that has all kinds of meat and mushrooms. Substitute bell peppers for artichokes.

Tip #2 They also have an EXQUISITE pear and gorgonzola salad made with pecans, cranberries, and a raspberry vinaigrette.

Pizza is made for sharing and I think this is another reason why I enjoy it so much. It brings folks together and evokes the spirit of community eating!

Pizza California will keep the bear in you ROARING!!! Slice after slice...