EAST BAY EXPRESS’ GUIDE TO COLLEGE AVE!

Painting of a pizzeria with a red-tiled roof, labeled Zacharys Chicago Pizza. People are visible through large windows, and a car is parked on the street. A tree stands on the right side. The sky is blue with light clouds.The East Bay Express just published a super fun Guide to College Avenue! It’s chock-full of info on food, coffee, adult beverages, shopping, art and community spaces. It’s nearly Spring (!!!) and nothing beats strolling down College Avenue, supporting local shops and business and being a part of our community.

Check out the Food and Drink page for a glimpse of yours truly 🙂

YOGA AT ZACHARY’S

A group of people practicing yoga indoors, standing in the tree pose on yoga mats. They are smiling, balancing on one leg, with hands in prayer position. The room has bright lights and artwork on the walls.Big news! The first ever Zachary’s yoga class took place on Thursday, January 5th and it was AMAZING!

Zachary’s is an employee owned company (read more here: https://zacharys.com/about-us/our-people/) via our ESOP. We have a committee of dedicated employee owners who work to educate the crew about the ESOP itself and the benefits and responsibilities of being an employee owner. This year, the ESOP Committee decided to focus their efforts on a theme: Fit and Clean 2017. To kick off the year, Zachary’s hosted a yoga class, right here at our College Avenue location in Oakland, CA.

The fantastic and fun, Molly Pearson, agreed to lead the way. Amidst the cacophony that is an early morning at Zachary’s (think drilling, hammering, an industrial grater slicing major amounts of mozzarella, trucks delivering loads of produce, flour, pizza boxes and more, the whirring of the Hobart, the playful banter of the morning crew… you get the picture), a brave bunch of employee owners donned their yoga gear and stretched and twisted and Warriored together.

Though peaceful it was not, the morning was certainly full of beauty and joy. Yoga, pizza and some pretty fabulous employee owners made for a special start to another day at Zachary’s.

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS AT ZACHARY’S

Two men indoors, one with a beard and a thoughtful pose wearing a dark sweater, the other smiling in a red suit. Theyre standing close together with festive string lights and windows in the background.We have a pretty amazing crew. We’ve got folks who have been with the company since 1983 and folks who just started last week. We have stunningly fast pizza makers and exceptionally warm and welcoming hosts and servers. These amazing folks thrive in a chaotic and sometimes downright wild environment. No one, in our humble opinion, deserves a more fantastic holiday party than these truly fabulous employee owners.

We celebrated in style at the Lake Chalet in downtown Oakland. A group of seven people, mostly women, are smiling and standing close together at a social event. They are indoors, holding drinks, and dressed in casual to semi-formal attire. The background has dim lighting with festive decorations.A man and woman smiling at a holiday party. The man is wearing glasses and pointing playfully at the camera. Snowflake decorations surround the image. Text reads Zacharys Chicago Pizza Holiday Party 12/5/16.Two people embracing in a dimly lit room. One is wearing a shiny, metallic gold outfit with sequins and dramatic makeup, smiling confidently. The other person is dressed in a light pink satin outfit, standing closely behind with an affectionate pose.Four people smile and hold drinks at a table. A woman in a patterned top, a man in a collared shirt holding a glass, another man in a gray shirt with a blue cocktail, and a woman in a lace top in the foreground. The setting appears to be a bar or restaurant.A group of people smiling and holding certificates, gathered in a dimly lit room with wooden tables. Some are sitting while others stand behind them. The atmosphere appears casual and celebratory.

HAPPY NATIONAL EMPLOYEE OWNER MONTH!

Two people stand smiling next to a uniquely styled wooden holiday tree adorned with photos. Behind the tree, large green letters spell ESOP. The background features a decorative tapestry and photos displayed on a wall.October is National Employee Owner month! Woo-hoo! We kicked off the month by sending two of our fantastic employee owners, Katie Leary and Tabitha King to the ESOP Association Conference in Tahoe.

Tabitha and Katie came back from the conference filled with ideas and employee-owner enthusiasm. Here are some of their highlights from the conference:

  • Being around people who were super enthusiastic about engaging their employees and fostering the ownership mindset
  • Learning more about how an ESOP can benefit the company and individual employees
  • Getting lots of ideas for fun ESOP events and ways to engage employees in what it means to be an employee owner
  • Seeing other companies’ displays of how they celebrate their employees
  • Nerding out with fellow SF bay area ESOP members like Recology
  • Playing beginner’s poker and not knowing how to bluff
  • Getting a glowing review of Zachary’s pizza from Jackson Hardware CEO and ESOP Conference president Matthew Olson

Two smiling individuals wearing name tags, one pointing at the others tag. They are seated indoors at a table, with other patrons visible in the background. Warm lighting and casual attire suggest a social or networking event.As you can see, Tabitha and Katie stayed busy, learned a lot and had some fun. We are so excited that they were able to attend the conference and come back with so much to share!

BEAT THE CROWDS: ORDER AHEAD FOR HALLOWEEN

We LOVE Halloween at Zachary’s!

And, lucky for us, a lot of our fabulous customers love celebrating Halloween with us! If you are interested in picking up pizzas on Halloween, we suggest ordering them today. We will have your pizza ready at the exact time you want to pick it up! Better yet, order a half-baked pizza to pick up on Halloween morning, so you can avoid the to-go line at night!

Space in our ovens fills up fast, so reserve your spot now!

Check out some of our fantastic crew costumes from Halloween 2015!A person with skull-themed face paint, wearing a red shirt, holds a red phone receiver. They stand in a pizzeria, and pizza boxes are stacked in the background. A sign partially visible reads HALF-BAKED PIZZA. Leaves in autumn colors decorate the wall.A person with painted black facial mask and wearing a costume featuring metallic shoulder armor and a detailed mechanical arm accessory, stands indoors against a backdrop of shelves and a brick wall.Two people in costumes stand in a restaurant kitchen. The person on the left wears a pink dress and cap with a logo, while the person on the right is dressed as a pirate with a red bandana and cape. They are smiling and posing together.

Two people in costume pose together. The person on the left is dressed as a well-known video game plumber, wearing a red hat, shirt, and blue overalls. The person on the right is dressed as a patchwork doll, with stitched details and colorful fabric.Three people posing together indoors. One wears a tropical shirt and shorts, another wears a red top and striped skirt, and the third wears a blazer, red bow tie, and holds a phone. Background shows hanging lights and wooden counter.Two people smiling in a restaurant setting. One is wearing a yellow paper hat and a green T-shirt, and the other is in a bacon costume. They stand in front of a wall with framed pictures and awards.

 

 

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY IN SAN RAMON!

TUES 9/13 WE CELEBRATE 10 YEARS IN SAN RAMON! Please join us!

$1 PINTS (ONE DOLLAR = BEER!)
$20.06 AWARD-WINNING LARGE STUFFED SPINACH & MUSHROOM PIZZA
$10.00 LARGE THIN CHEESE PIZZA
FREE LIMITED EDITION TSHIRT WITH PURCHASE OVER $50 OR MORE
LIVE MUSIC AT NIGHT The Lost Weekend
FUN FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS!

Dine-in or take-out ($1 beer not available for take-out)
Come for lunch or dinner – MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW – SPACE IS LIMITED 925.244.1222

3110 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon

Yellow flyer for Zacharys Pizzas 10th anniversary in San Ramon on 9/13. Offers include $20.06 large stuffed pizza, $10 large thin cheese, $1 beer pints, free T-shirt for orders over $50, live music, and family activities. Call 925-244-1222 to reserve.

 

 

A slice of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza being lifted from a metal tray. The pizza has a thick crust, topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and visible layers of vegetables and toppings. Strings of cheese stretch from the slice.

ZACHARY’S WINS BEST PIZZA IN DIABLO MAGAZINE

A magazine cover titled Diablo features a Best of the East Bay design with sections on food, travel, and more. Inset highlights Zacharys Chicago Pizza, noting their stuffed spinach and mushroom deep dish and employee-owned status.We are super excited to announce that we were voted “Best Pizza” by the amazing readers of Diablo Magazine! This is always an incredible honor; we know the competition is fierce. Many thanks to Diablo and a huge congrats to the other winners!

From the article, “Order the stuffed spinach and mushroom deep dish at Zachary’s, and you’ll feel the glow that comes from supporting an employee-owned company.”

 

Black square graphic with white text reading Diablo Magazine Best of the East Bay 2016.Check out Diablo’s Best of the East Bay 2016 list here!

Woo-hoo! We are pumped!

SPROUTS SUMMER CAMP AT ZACHARY’S

A group of children, smiling and posing in a restaurant with colorful artwork on the walls. Some kids are holding pizza boxes, others have backpacks. The room has a warm, cheerful atmosphere.We had a blast with the kids from Sprouts this past Tuesday at our College Avenue location in Oakland! Sprouts brings together Bay Area youth from all backgrounds to learn about food and cooking with Bay Area chefs in Bay Area restaurants.

 

We chopped some veggies, made some mini-Zachary’s pizzas and folded a lot of togo boxes! These kids are pretty awesome! Thanks for stopping by Sprouts!

A long series of tables in a restaurant is set up with various pizza ingredients, including dough bases, sliced onions, olives, and pepperoni. Bowls and plates hold other toppings. A few backpacks are on the bench, and a person stands to the right.A group of children standing in a kitchen, watching a person operate a pizza-making machine. The children are various ages and attentive, surrounded by ingredients and pizza dough lined up on a counter.

VISIT CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA DREAM EATER COME TO ZACHARY’S!

We’re super pumped about being featured in this video from Visit California (California Travel & Tourism Commission) and California Dream Eater! CHECK IT OUT – click on image or HERE!

Two people sit at a table in a restaurant, smiling and talking. The person on the left wears a black shirt, and the person on the right wears glasses and a jacket. A banner at the bottom reads Now taking orders @CaliforniaDreamEater #DreamEats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEAM ZACHARY’S: OAKLAND RUNNING FESTIVAL!

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A group of people wearing matching red t-shirts and medals pose for a photo on grass in front of a tent. They appear to be part of a team event, with race numbers visible on their shirts.On Sunday, March 20th, Team Zachary’s woke up bright and early to line up at the starting line of the Oakland Running Festival’s Annual 5K! Forty-three people wore bright red Zachary’s shirts and ran their hearts out.

Team Zachary’s organizer, Chloe Eng, said “For me, this 5K was about combining three things that provide me great joy: beautiful Oakland, my love of running and my awesome Zachary’s coworkers. It was a proud moment to see everyone out there together, sharing so much support and so many smiles.”

“For some it was their first, for others their 100th, but we were all out there together as a team promoting camaraderie and just being healthy. It was a blast!” – Aria Vadney, Oakland runner and Zachary’s Manager

Visit the Oakland Running Festival’s website for more information about the race!

Five people wearing red Zacharys Chicago Pizza shirts pose outdoors under trees. They are smiling and wearing race bibs with numbers.

Charlotte, Chris, Reba, Cielo

Two women in red shirts with race bibs take a selfie outdoors. The bibs read Zacharys Employee Owner Team and have the names Aria and Chloe. They are smiling, and other participants are visible in the background under trees.

Aria and Chloe

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