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HOLIDAY HOURS 2017

A person in a blue Santa outfit lies on the ground, gazing up at a glowing Christmas tree made of pizza slices and tomatoes. The text below reads, Have yourself a very merry Zacharys Pizza.Closed – Christmas Eve

Closed – Christmas Day

Closed – New Year’s Day

New Year’s Eve – Closing Early (8:30 Dine In, 9pm Take Out)

ZACHARY’S HOLIDAY PARTY 2017!

Zachary’s celebrated the holidays at Lake Chalet in Oakland! We ate, we laughed, we took too many photo booth pics and we danced the night away! It’s always a blast to see everyone gussied up for a special event. We are truly lucky to work with so many AMAZING employee owners!

A group of five people posing at a party. They are wearing various fun and oversized glasses, and some have beaded necklaces. The background is a plain white curtain. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves.A man with a beard smiles while holding another man wearing a red bow tie and black shirt, who is laughing. They are posing playfully in front of a white curtain. Three people posing against a white curtain. One wears reindeer antlers, another has a red cowboy hat and oversized yellow glasses, and the third person holds a microphone, leaning in while smiling. They all appear to be having fun. Four people pose against a white curtain. The person in the center wears a red hat and holds a staff, while the person on the right wears a crown. The people on the left and center right smile, creating a lighthearted atmosphere. A group of six people posing playfully in a photo booth. They are wearing oversized glasses and hats, with one person holding a magnifying glass. The background is a white curtain, and everyone appears to be having fun.

Three men pose for a photo. One wears a red cowboy hat, another holds a decorative sword, and the third holds a pipe. They stand in front of a photo booth backdrop with text at the top.

Four people posing for a photo in front of a white curtain. Three men and one woman are standing together, dressed in casual to semi-formal attire, holding drinks, and looking in different directions.Three men stand together outdoors at night, smiling. The man in the center wears a scarf and casual outfit, while the other two wear suits and ties. They have their arms around each other. The background shows a building with lights.Four men are standing closely together and smiling in a warmly lit indoor setting. One is wearing a festive red sweater with a Christmas design, while the others are dressed in dark, casual attire. Holiday decorations hang from the ceiling.Two men smiling and standing together in a warmly lit room with a wooden ceiling and exposed beams. The man on the left wears a white shirt and dark suit jacket, while the man on the right wears a dark coat. People and lights are visible in the background.

A man wearing a crown and a woman with reindeer antlers smile and embrace in front of a white curtain. The man is in a dark shirt, and the woman is in a white top.

POMEGRANATE PERSIMMON SALAD IN OAKLAND AND BERKELEY

A white oval plate with a fresh salad of arugula, sliced persimmons, pomegranate seeds, and thin onion strips, set on a rustic wooden table background.We can’t think of a better way to celebrate nature’s Winter-time treats than with a brand new salad! Our Oakland and Berkeley menus will be featuring the Pomegranate Persimmon Salad (say that five times fast!) for the next several weeks! This beautiful salad sits on a bed of arugula and comes with shaved Parmesan cheese and our house-made shallot vinaigrette. The sweetness of the persimmon is a perfect match for the peppery arugula and the tart pomegranate. We are excited to try out a brand new salad and we hope you are too!

PIZZA SPECIALS: ZA-CURRY’S CHICKEN AND CHICKEN ALFREDO

Person in a blue basketball team tank top holding a cheese pizza with several slices cut, placed on a round tray.We are bringing back the Za-Curry’s Chicken pizza in Oakland and Berkeley! In celebration of our beloved Warriors, we created this flavorful special that we feature once or twice a (basketball) season. It’s packed with curry spiced free range chicken and onion, golden raisins and mozzarella cheese. It’s available as a thin crust pizza for a limited time only!

A close-up of a pizza with melted cheese, spinach, bacon, and chicken on a thick crust. The pizza is placed on a metal pan, and a slice is partially removed. The background shows a wooden table surface.

 

 

In San Ramon and Pleasant Hill, we are featuring the Zachary’s Chicken Alfredo pizza. This pizza is a bit different for us because it is tomato-sauce free! It’s made with alfredo sauce, our free range chicken breast, fresh spinach, bacon, and mozzarella cheese. It’s also available as a thin crust only for a limited time.

GOODBYE JEFF!

One of the things that we are the most proud of is our long term relationship with our suppliers. We are truly fortunate to have close relationships with several companies that keep us stocked with fresh and delicious ingredients to make our pizza and various other products that we need to keep our restaurants running smoothly. In fact, when our founders, Zach Zachowski and Barbara Gabel, decided to retire, they were keenly aware of the impact that ending a relationship with a distributor could have on the distributor’s business. A perk of Zach and Barbara’s decision to sell the company to the employees (read more about our ESOP here), was that our relationships with our distributors stayed intact!

We were reminded of the notability of our relationship with one such supplier, Mike Hudson Distributing, based in Petaluma, CA, when we learned about one of our long term delivery drivers getting a route change. Jeff has been delivering to Zachary’s for 14 years!! He learned a few weeks ago that he could have the opportunity to drive in Humboldt County. This was a good move for him, so he let us know that he was saying good bye. The management team immediately moved to put together a Zachary’s care package for him, wrapped up in one of the pizza boxes he has been delivering to us since 2003. Here is a picture of Jeff cheesin’ with Zachary’s employee owners Mario, Arturo and Hugo:
Four men are standing in a storage room filled with stacks of pizza boxes and other supplies. They are casually dressed and smiling at the camera.

Shhhh, don’t tell anyone, but Jeff said he would miss us the most!

Best of luck to Jeff as he embarks on this new journey!

ZACHARY’S WINS BEST PIZZA FROM SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN

Illustration featuring the Golden Gate Bridge and a butterfly in shades of blue and orange. Text reads SFBG 2017 Best of the Bay is here! The background has swirling orange and blue patterns.Woo-hoo! We are pleased as pie (!!) to share exciting news from Bay Area Guardian: We won Best Pizza! We feel super honored to receive this award, especially since we don’t have any locations in San Francisco… a city of amazing food and delicious pizza!

Check out all of the winners here. There are some pretty amazing spots on this list! Time to map out our dining-destination-desires for 2018! We could not be more excited.

A woman and a man smile while holding a large certificate. The certificate reads SFBG 48hills Best of the Bay 2017 and Winner for Best Pizza awarded to Zacharys Pizza. The scene is warmly lit, and the background is a dimly lit venue.

Naji and Sammi accepting our award at the Best of the Bay Winner’s Party

NEW SPECIALS: CHICKEN ALFREDO AND ROASTED POTATO!

A freshly baked pizza topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and spinach sits on a metal tray. It has been sliced into eight pieces, with one slice slightly removed by a spatula, resting on a wooden surface near a window.We have a brand new, never-before-featured-at-Zachary’s pizza special in San Ramon and Pleasant Hill! It’s the Zachary’s Chicken Alfredo pizza! This tomato sauce-free pizza uses a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce to bind and connect the other flavors on the pizza: our free range chicken breast, fresh spinach, bacon and mozzarella cheese. It’s available as a thin crust pizza only. We are super excited to try something new; we hope that you are too. It’s only around for a limited time!

 

A deep-dish pizza topped with a chunky tomato sauce, diced potatoes, and onions. The crust is thick and golden brown, and the toppings are generously spread, giving a hearty appearance.In Oakland and Berkeley, we are bringing back the ultimate in comfort pizza… our Roasted Potato pizza. This deliciously delightful pie is made with oven roasted red potatoes, chopped onion, garlic, fresh rosemary and Monterey Jack cheese. It’s available stuffed or thin crust.

Both pizzas are only available for a limited time! Plan accordingly!

OAKLAND AND BERKELEY: ROASTED PEPPER PIZZA

A slice of deep-dish pizza being lifted from the pan, topped with chunky tomato sauce, melted cheese, and assorted vegetables. In the background, there are shakers with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese.

Our super popular and super delicious Roasted Pepper special is back in Oakland and Berkeley. This is an all-time crew favorite. It comes with red, green and yellow bell peppers, Anaheim chiles, Pasilla peppers, onions, yellow cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. It’s available stuffed or thin.

We can certainly make it vegan too! Or, if you are of the meat-eating persuasion, you are more than welcome to add your favorite protein, although we recommend pepperoni. The slightly spicy note in our pepperoni pairs perfectly with the earthy peppers!

The Roasted Pepper special is only available for a limited time, so act fast!

ZACHARY’S GREEK SALAD IS BACK

A fresh salad on a white plate featuring leafy greens, sliced cucumber, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, pepperoncini peppers, and a drizzle of red dressing, placed on a wooden surface.We’ve heard your demands! The Zachary’s Greek salad is back as of TODAY at all four locations! Made with Romaine, baby spinach, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, cucumbers, feta and our delightfully tangy, house-made red pepper vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect start to a meal! Or, add chicken to make the Zachary’s Greek a healthy, hearty entree.

It’s available fir a limited time only, so catch it while you can!

 

 

ZACHARY’S CELEBRATES EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MONTH

Happy National Employee Ownership Month!

Zachary’s is an ESOP. What is an ESOP, you ask? ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. All of Zachary’s stock is owned by the employees. ESOPs are federally governed, defined contribution plans. More info here: National Center for Employee Ownership.

When Zachary’s founders, Zach Zachowski and Barbara Gabel, decided it was time to retire, instead of selling to a third party buyer or (gasp!) dissolving our beloved restaurants, they sold the company to the employees. Little by little, the Zachary’s crew bought more and more of the company until we became officially 100% employee owned in 2010.

A group of people seated in a classroom, attentively facing the front. The room is filled, with a variety of individuals of different ages. A whiteboard is visible in the background. The atmosphere appears to be focused and engaged.To kick off employee ownership month, we hosted our Annual ESOP Meetings. This is a chance for our whole crew to get together to learn about our business and learn about the ESOP. In the photo on the left, employee owners eagerly await the start of the meeting… and the unveiling of Zachary’s 2016 share value!

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