PPS closed for Festa della Mamma

Yes, it's true. We'll be closed on Mother's Day! We're treating the PPS team to a day of fun - playing bocce in the park and having lasagne for dinner. We know your disappointed but we also know you understand. Mille grazie.

We'll be back in action on Monday - planning expanded hours for Bridge Street (yes, dinner @ Bridge in June!), planning more mobile oven events to help fill your belly with PPS pies and still being sure to have fun!

Summer 2010 Mobile Schedule

Hello Pizza fans! Here is a schedule of this summer's public events that feature our mobile oven. Want more information? Email Andrew@primastrada.

May 22, 23:

• Victoria Highland Games

May 29:

• Selkirk Waterfront Festival

May30:

• ICC Defending Our Backyard

Every Thursday (June to September)

• Sidney Summer Market

June 11-13:

• Navy Centennial International Fleet Review

June 25-27:

• Victoria International Jazz festival

This is just a taste of where you can find delicious pizza on the go! Of course you can always visit either of our locations in Victoria to get your fix!

Prima Strada Hits The Road

In our house, Geoffrey reads all his news on-line every morning while I still like the paper edition. This morning we were both thrilled to see PPS featured in the Business Section of the Times Colonist. You'll have to get own your paper copy (I'm saving mine), but here's the on-line link:

http://www.timescolonist.com/business/PrimaStrada+hits+road/2975204/story.html

Shouts from all around our house this morning! Thanks TC!

PS - Thinking of hitting the road today? Andrew just confirmed Black Beauty has arrived at Averill Creek Vineyard for today's Open House. Beautiful spot and a perfect destination for a drive.

Poodle Skirts, T-birds and Drive-Ins!

Zoe & I are headed to VOS's production of Grease on Friday night at the McPherson Playhouse. The production runs April 30 to May 9. I know your favorite Grease tune is playing in your head - what is it? "Your The One That I Want", "Hopelessly Devoted To You", "Summer Nights"?

PPS on Shaw's The Daily

If you missed it, here's Karen Elgersma's report on Pizzeria Prima Strada for your viewing pleasure.

Averil Creek Spring Open House

This Saturday will be a lovely day of wine, art and great food. Hope to see everyone there! Averill Creek is poised to be the premier winery on Vancouver Island, specializing in estate grown Pinots (Noir & Gris/Grigio). Come show your support for Vancouver Island viticulture and wood fired pizza. I'll be working hard so be sure to say hi!

Black Beauty @ Margaret Jenkins today

Black Beauty is rolling to Ecole Margaret Jenkins School as I type. If you are in the neighborhood (corner of Fairfield & Foul Bay), stop by to see us between 9-2. We've got coffee, Kathleen baked muffins & cookies, juice and most importantly, Geoffrey, Matt & Colin will be making pizza!

Today's fundraiser is for a new play structure. As proud parents of EMJS students, Sheralynn, Geoffrey and I looked know they didn't expect Black Beauty but for us, seemed pretty simple way to support our kids' school and have fun! It helps we've got a great team that knows today will be a good time. Along with our staff, Sysco & PSC helped with a few product donations and PPS will donate a portion of today's profits toward the purchase of the new structure!

Come see the season opener for Black Beauty & support a great local school. Mangia! - Cristen