Comments on: California Pizza Kitchen Closes on Connecticut Ave.

By: Cass, a resident

Cass, a resident — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:45:38 +0000

Gees guys. The booths were comfy, the pizzas were filling, the salads were always fresh and the wait staff was really friendly. And the red velvet cake was TO DIE FOR. A sad day, at least for me.

By: ZZinDC

ZZinDC — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:13:34 +0000

“… it’s going to be an italian joint called Casa Nonna, under the BLT umbrella.” So where’s all the uproar from the chain haters? Or are some chains more acceptable than others. Not that I was a fan of CPK, but I had eaten there on occasion, and appreciated it for what it was – something basic, better than fast food, but not a epicurean delight. Nice to have some middle of the road options – I don’t know about “Casa Nonna” but if it’s too much like the rest of the BLT shops, it may be exquisite food, but it will probably be much too expensive for any other than a very rare treat.

By: vonstallin

vonstallin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:12 +0000

26 November 2009 11:53 AM | dodgecitydave Said:

Give me Popeye’s or give me death.

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Im rubbing some popeyes cajun fried turkey juice off my chin as we speak….nom nom nom nom……

By: DCster

DCster — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:02:48 +0000

CPK was okay, but I always will remember my boyfriend and I leaving our table only to see Secretary of State Albright take our place.

By: dodgecitydave

dodgecitydave — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:53:24 +0000

Give me Popeye’s or give me death.

By: nick b

nick b — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:18:01 +0000

If I liked CPK, I’d also like cooking a frozen pizza and tossing some pineapple on it. A chain bites the dust, and good people smile.

By: Pastor Joe

Pastor Joe — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:14:00 +0000

What are the “better” alternatives for pizza in that area that you all are talking about. I, too, would prefer a non-chain pizza place but, face it, it doesn’t exist by there. Also, it’s really hard to beat that BBQ Chicken Pizza. FInd me a local spot that does that and I’ll be there in a heartbeat.

By: GoFish

GoFish — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:30:50 +0000

I liked CPK. Fine dining experience, no. But it was healthy, affordable, and comfortable alternative to expensive, hard to get into places. It was a great option for families. I’ll miss it.

By: vonstallin

vonstallin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:46:16 +0000

I love the place….
first place i ever had pinnapples on my pizza and wheat crust….

never went to this one so as long as crystal city is still around im down.

By: fedward

fedward — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:10:26 +0000

That answer sure came fast. According to a post from Tom Sietsema on the GOGBlog, it's going to be an italian joint called Casa Nonna, under the BLT umbrella.