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It’s a treasure hunt at Zachary’s Grand Lake! We were recently contacted by one of our winning 2023 Zachary’s Art Contest artists who revealed their artwork contained a treasure hunt that had been hanging in plain site since last summer! And since this week is our 41st anniversary we thought it would be a fun time to announce it!

The painting in question is hanging on the north wall of Zachary’s Grand Lake (the wall on your right when you walk in). You’ll need to use your own ingenuity to identify the correct painting which presents a puzzle that’ll direct you to one of 15 $10 digital Zachary’s gift cards online. You will need to enter your email address to claim a found gift card which will be emailed to you by the artist.

PLEASE READ FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

1.) You must provide your email address to claim a digital gift card. If you solve the puzzle, you cannot opt for cash or a physical card at the restaurant. The gift cards are only redeemable from the artist himself who will email you a digital card.

2.) Only one gift card can be redeemed within a 24hr period. The site will automatically update. Be sure to try again the next day if you solve the puzzle but that days gift card has already been claimed!

3.) DO NOT touch the artwork. Nothing is written on the back, nothing is in the frame, there is nothing under the glass.

4.) Do not climb on anything. The hunt is perfectly solvable with two feet planted on the ground.

5.) Art can only be studied during Zachary’s Grand Lake business hours. Sunday to Monday, 11am-8:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 9pm.

6.) Participants must follow the guidance of Zachary’s employees. This includes taking a break from studying artwork so the line can move efficiently when we get busy.

7.) Since this treasure hunt is organized and hosted by the winning artist and artwork specific, it’s only taking place at Zachary’s Grand Lake.

All of us at Zachary’s and our anonymous artist hopes this treasure hunt inspires our community to always be creative and generous ❤️ Happy treasure hunting!

We are donating 20% of sales from the Matt’s Special to the Stanford Cancer Institute in support of one of our longstanding customers currently battling cancer. This special is our customers favorite Zachary’s pizza and is made with artichoke, pesto, free-range chicken breast, and mozzarella cheese. It’s available stuffed and thin crust at all locations through Sunday, 7/21, so be sure to order one this weekend. Not only will you get a tasty pizza, you’ll also be supporting a worthy cause. What’s not to love about that? Click the links below to place a pickup order or to learn more about the Stanford Cancer Institute and the important work they do.

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All locations will be closed on the 4th of July. Be sure to order and pickup half-bakes Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to finish off on the holiday! Our half-baked pizzas last up to 4 days in the refrigerator and come with easy-to-follow instructions.

We’ll return to normal hours Friday, July 5th. Here’s to a fun and safe holiday!

Pizza with a Purpose: Support Our Special Fundraiser for the Stanford Cancer Institute.

We’re coming together in support of one of our long-standing customers who is currently battling cancer. This month we’ll be featuring their favorite pizza combo as a fundraiser special for cancer research. The Matt’s Special is artichoke, pesto, and free-range chicken breast with mozzarella cheese. We’ll be donating 20% of sales from its sales to the Stanford Cancer Institute. The Stanford Cancer Institute is dedicated to discovering cancer’s causes and treatments, and applying that knowledge to improved diagnostic, therapeutic and prevention strategies.

We invite you to join us in supporting a great organization and know that besides enjoying a super delicious pizza, you’ll also help provide necessary resources and hope to those in need. The Matt’s Special will be available as both a stuffed and a thin crust pizza. If you’d like to learn more about the Stanford Cancer Institute and the important work they’re doing, click HERE.

We are bursting with gratitude for each and every one of you who took the time to cast your vote for us in East Bay Times Magazine’s Best of the East Bay 2024! It means the world to us and we are beyond honored and appreciative.

Winning ‘Best Pizza’ in the poll isn’t just about our delicious pizzas (though that’s of course part of it 😉), it’s also a testament to the unwavering support and love we’ve received from our amazing customers and community. So from the bottom of our doughy little hearts, thank you for your continuous encouragement, patronage, and enthusiasm for Zachary’s.

We also want to shine a light on and give thanks for our unbelievable crew and employee-owners, whose dedication and hard work are what consistently produce those delicious pizzas you’ve come to love and expect from us.

What an honor it is to work with such a great group of individuals and serve such a remarkable community! Let’s raise a slice and cheers for many more delicious pizzas made and shared together! ❤️🍕❤️

Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds and tease your brain? Get ready for an evening of mouthwatering pizza and mind-boggling trivia as we kick off the brand new, Pizza Puzzlers Trivia at Zachary’s Pleasanton! Join us every Wednesday as we test your knowledge against friends and fellow trivia enthusiasts, all while you sip delicious cocktails and eat award winning pizza. Our special trivia night menu with drink specials and small bite options includes $9 house cocktails and $7 draft beer!

WHEN: Every Wednesday, 7pm-9pm.

WHERE: Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, 337 Main St., Pleasanton.

WHO: Geeks Who Drink will be onsite hosting the event.

PRIZES: $25 Zachary’s Gift Certificate for 1st Place, $15 Zachary’s Gift Certificate for 2nd.

How to Join the Fun-

1.) Gather Your Team: Rally your fellow pizza aficionados and assemble a team of up to 6 players. Collaborate, strategize, and get ready to show off your trivia prowess.

2.) Arrive Hungry: A food purchase or a two drink minimum is required to play. So, come hungry and ready to indulge in our mouthwatering pizzas, delicious appetizers, and refreshing drinks. Take advantage of our trivia night menu with $9 house cocktails and $7 draft beer, plus small bite options!

3.) Reserve your spot: Click HERE to make a reservation and secure your spot!

4.) Prepare for Friendly Competition: Whether you’re aiming for victory or just simply out to have fun, Pizza Puzzlers Trivia at Zachary’s Pleasanton is sure to please. When pizza is on the table, everyone’s a winner after all 😉🍕🤗

So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on combining two of life’s greatest pleasures, good times with friends and pizza! Can’t wait to see you every Wednesday for Pizza Puzzlers Trivia at Zachary’s Pleasanton.

All locations will be closed on Easter Sunday. Be sure to order and pickup half-baked pizzas earlier in the week to finish cooking on the holiday. Since half-baked pizzas last 4 days in the refrigerator, you can beat the weekend crowd by picking up Thursday and Friday! All locations will open reopen at 11am on Monday, April 1st- and we ain’t foolin’ 😉

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes evoke the same level of universal love and satisfaction as pizza. It’s the ultimate canvas for culinary creativity and capable of satisfying a variety of tastes and preferences. That’s why we’re excited to be unveiling the five winning pizzas from our first ever pizza contest on March 21st! The crews at each of our five restaurants selected a winner for their respective locations after a taste test of finalists. Below are the five winning pizzas- each one as unique and amazing as the individuals that created them- with their chefs! Each pizza will start at it’s winning restaurant this Thursday, March 21st. Visit all five Zachary’s to taste each winning pizza and see which one is your favorite!

Special thanks again to everyone who participated in this contest and congratulations to all of our winners! We had so much fun and we think our communities are going to love these pies as much as we do 🎉🤗

NORTH BERKELEY-

PIZZA BAYOU, by Kenny Khan
Blackened seasoned chicken, sliced Andouille sausage, red and green bell peppers, garlic and mozzarella cheese.

Kenny being chosen as the winner at Zachary’s North Berkeley just felt right. Born and raised locally and having gone to elementary and high school in El Cerrito, Kenny literally grew up eating at and sharing special moments with us at Zachary’s North Berkeley, including his first date with his wife! Even his time away during college at UC Santa Cruz couldn’t deter his love of Zachary’s- he just made sure to stock up on half-baked pizzas to take with him. For Kenny, Zachary’s is more than just a pizza shop. It’s community and family. We couldn’t agree more and are so grateful and thankful to be a part of both. Having a strong knowledge of our pizza composition and flavors, Kenny was able to build his recipe from there, knowing exactly what flavors would pair perfectly with our sauce and crust. And let us tell ya, he didn’t miss. Cheers to Kenny, and cheers to many more years to come of sharing special moments and meals! Can’t wait to see the kiddos in wearing their Zachary’s t-shirts for pizza night soon 😊

PLEASANT HILL-

INDIAN SUNRISE, by Sheetal Randev
Tikka masala seasoned chicken, roasted red peppers, garlic, onions, mozzarella, topped with fresh cilantro. Available stuffed or thin crust.

When you meet Sheetal, the first thing you notice is the joy and enthusiasm she radiates, which made sitting down to chat with her a real treat! The inspiration for the Indian Sunrise came from her mother, Mama Randev. Thinking of how Mama Randev expresses love through food and how her food brings family and friends together, Sheetal wanted to connect her favorite American pizza to her mother’s home kitchen in London. With a “from our kitchen to yours” concept, she did exactly that with this delicious and comforting pizza, successfully merging our kitchen with Mama Randev’s. Our favorite part of the interview though? FaceTiming with Mama Randev in London to show her her award winning pizza recipe! Congratulations, Sheetal and Mama Randev! We can’t wait for everyone to taste this love imbued creation.

PLEASANTON-

LOADED BAKED POTATO, by Cristina Solano
Sliced russet potatoes, crumbled bacon, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese, topped with fresh green onions and swirl of crema after baking. Available stuffed or thin crust.

Cristina’s love of Zachary’s spans an amazing 26 years! She fondly remembers date nights at Zachary’s in Rockridge with her husband when they first began dating, and when they moved away from Oakland, they became regulars at our San Ramon restaurant before it relocated to Pleasanton. That relocation didn’t stop them however, they followed right along with us to Downtown Pleasanton where they remain loyal regulars. The motivation for Cristina’s pizza was combining a little of everything her family loves and enjoys into one savory and mouth watering pizza. And may we just say, well done Cristina! If you’re questioning potatoes on pizza- don’t. This masterpiece proves why potatoes absolutely belong on pizza.

ROCKRIDGE-

HONEY TRAP, by Finn Liss
Salami, serrano chilies, onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and finished with a drizzle of honey after baking. Available as a thin crust pizza only.

GRAND LAKE-

TO BEEF OR NOT TO BEEF, by Yui Ueno
Seasoned ground beef, green bell peppers, giardiniera, mozzarella cheese, sliced pepperoncinis. Available stuffed or thin crust.

Finn and his brother Yui won the pizza lottery by BOTH being chosen as winners! Finn won at Zachary’s Rockridge and Yui won at Zachary’s Grand Lake. So, it only felt right to sit down to chat with the two brothers together. Yui and Finn have a mutual love of cooking that works well with Finn’s creative focus and Yui’s technical angle. When Yui bought a house in Oakland with a brick pizza oven in the backyard, it only seemed right to start experimenting with pizza! When the brothers cook together they like to incorporate and think of the diversity of Oakland with bold, standout flavors that push boundaries while still maintaining deliciousness.

Finn’s first time at Zachary’s was in middle school where he tasted and fell in love with our classic Spinach & Mushroom pizza (can you blame him? 😉). His inspiration for the Honey Trap was to create a pizza that made you stop and think of flavors- especially how the combination of spicy and sweet flow together. You’ll notice this right away with the heat of the serrano chilis and the sweet honey that comes in to both add to, and minimize, that heat.

Yui went to school in the Midwest and Chicago areas, where the Italian Beef sandwich reigns supreme. So, obviously, creating a Chicago-style pizza that incorporated those flavors was the natural direction for him to go! The end result is a pizza that has a perfect blend of acidity and brine from the pepperoncinis and giardiniera, a mild touch of heat, and a delicious melding of seasoned ground beef with our signature chunky tomato sauce. But hey, don’t take our word for it, try it out at Zachary’s Grand Lake and taste for yourself!

Berkeley Restaurant Week kicks off on March 21st and runs through March 31st and Zachary’s North Berkeley is participating once again. Check out the specials we’ll be offering below and be sure to mention you are there for restaurant week to take advantage of our deals!

COMBO DEAL
(Dine-in, takeout, online pickup orders. Third-party delivery orders excluded)
$45
Medium stuffed or Large thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza 
+ Entrée salad of choice
Promo Code: BRW45

BEER SPECIAL
$2 off all canned beer & cider options

HALF-BAKE SPECIAL
$5 off our ‘Grab-n-Go’ refrigerated Medium stuffed Spinach & Mushroom half-baked pizzas
(Limit one person and first come, first served. Walk-in only. Orders cannot be placed over the phone)

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Valid only at Zachary’s North Berkeley March 21-March 31, 2024. 
Must reference Berkeley Restaurant Week to receive promotional pricing. 
No Substitutions. Half & Half pizzas excluded. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Third-party delivery orders excluded. Tax and gratuity not included. 

Oakland Restaurant Week returns on March 14th and runs through March 24th. Both Zachary’s Grand Lake & Rockridge are participating. Check out the specials we’ll be offering below and be sure to mention you are there for restaurant week to take advantage of our deals!

COMBO DEAL
(Dine-in, takeout, online pickup orders. Third-party delivery orders excluded)
$45
Medium stuffed or Large thin Zachary’s Favorite pizza 
+ Entrée salad of choice
Promo Code: ORW45

COCKTAIL SPECIAL
(Available for Dine-In at Grand Lake only)
Buy one Signature Cocktail, get a second half off

BEER SPECIAL
$2 off all canned beer & cider options

PALETAS SPECIAL
(Available at Grand Lake only)
Buy one Paleta, get a second free
(Fried Banana or Honey Strawberry flavors)

HALF-BAKE SPECIAL
$5 off our ‘Grab-n-Go’ refrigerated Medium stuffed Spinach & Mushroom half-baked pizzas
(Limit one person and first come, first served. Walk-in only. Orders cannot be placed over the phone)

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Valid only at Zachary’s Grand Lake & Zachary’s Rockridge March 14-March 24, 2024. 
Must reference Oakland Restaurant Week to receive promotional pricing. 
No Substitutions. Half & Half pizzas excluded. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Third-party delivery orders excluded. Tax and gratuity not included.