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California Pizza Kitchen recently opened in Town Square, bringing the number of CPK (as they like to be known) to three in Las Vegas (also in the Mirage and Fashion Show Mall). Hard to believe, but former attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax began CPK on March 27, 1985 with the idea of introducing flavors and tastes from around the world on a pizza. In 23 years, CPK has become a leader in authentic California-style cuisine with a recognized consumer brand and an established, loyal customer base. There are currently more than 210 CPKs in 29 states and seven foreign countries.
CPK is a full service restaurant that offers not only hearth-baked pizzas but also creativesalads, made-to-order pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts, including favorites like Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Singapore Shrimp Rolls and Key Lime Pie. The atmosphere is very family friendly, with a well-lit open décor, counter seating, booths, and an environment of friendly servers, managers and desire to make the casual dining experience memorable.
For starters, there is the newest entry, Carbo Crab Cakes, made from blue crab, pan-sautéed and served with roasted corn and black bean salsa and our roasted pepper aioli. Another favorite is Avocado Club Egg Rolls, with fresh avocado, chicken, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese and applewood smoked bacon, wrapped in a crispy wonton roll, served with ranchito sauce and our herb ranch dressing. Singapore Shrimp Eggs Rolls is a combination of shrimp, baby broccoli, soy-glazed Shiitake mushrooms, Romaine, carrots, noodles, bean sprouts, green onion and cilantro wrapped in rice paper and served chilled with a sesame ginger dipping sauce and Szechuan slaw.
One of the entrees offered include Blue Crab Cakes Made from blue crab, pan-sautéed and served with our homemade remoulade sauce and accompanied with fresh grilled asparagus and spaghettini in a creamy lemon-caper sauce.
As for pizzas, the variety is incredible. The Original BBQ Chicken, their most popular pizza, was first introduced in Beverly Hills in 1985. A topping of barbecue sauce, smoked Gouda and Mozzarella cheeses, BBQ Chicken, sliced red onions and cilantro, there is a reason this pizza has been around this long and remains a favorite.
The Cajun Pizza is blackened chicken and spicy Andouille sausage with a Creole sauce, roasted red and yellow peppers, mild onions and Mozzarella cheese and finally topped with green onions.
The Mango Tandoori Chicken is grilled Tandoori chicken, mango, mild onions, red peppers and Mozzarella cheese on a SPICY golden curry sauce and topped with fresh cilantro and a sweet mango-chili sauce.
The Jamaican Jerk Chicken combines grilled Jamaican Jerk spiced chicken breast with a spicy sweet Caribbean sauce, Mozzarella cheese, applewood smoked bacon, mild onions, roasted red & yellow peppers and green onions.
CPK is also known for their rich decadent desserts. The sinful Red Velvet Cake Three is layers of moist red velvet cake frosted with vanilla bean cream cheese and white chocolate curls and served on vanilla bean sauce. Their Carmel Fudge Pecan Cheesecake is a creamy New York style cheesecake layered with rich chocolate fudge on a Graham cracker crust and topped with caramel and pecans.
While CPK is a “chain,” it is really so much more. CPK is also a fun casual dining restaurant, great for a group of friends, family and just the chance for great food in a warm atmosphere. Their website is www.cpk.com.
California Pizza Kitchen
Town Square Las Vegas
6659 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Bldg. C1
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-896-5154
Available at this location:
Full Bar
Complimentary Parking
CPKids Menu
Catering Menu
Take-Out Menu
Curbside Service
Patio Seating
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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California Pizza Kitchen
Mirage Hotel
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 791-7111
Available at this Location:
Beer and Wine only
Valet Parking
Complimentary Parking
CPKids Menu
Catering Menu
Take-Out Menu
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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California Pizza Kitchen
Fashion Show
3200 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Sp. #1590
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 893-1370
Available at this Location:
Full Bar
Complimentary Parking - Parking available in the south parking garage structure off Spring Mountain Road and Industrial, across from Dillards and Bloomingdales, or in the underground garage
CPKids Menu
Catering Menu
Take-Out Menu
Delivery
Call Ahead Wait List
Curbside Service - Enter underground parking garage from North Fashion Show Drive (between Nordstrom's and Robinson's May) Make first right turn, and drive straight to the mall entrance. Parking spots are marked "CPK
Curbside Service" and call ahead
Patio Seating
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Shopping Center hours of operation differ from CPK.