Another Kid Friendly Restaurant ~ Pinky's Pizza Parlor

Pizza night is always a fun night for our family.  Pinky's Pizza Parlor in Petaluma is the pizza parlor of choice for us.  It's been around for 47 years....a Petaluma staple you might say.  It has a little something for everyone; it's a sports bar- type with TV's along the walls broadcasting the current baseball, football or basketball game, there's an arcade for the kids {this is big draw for my kids}, they serve beer and wine and the atmosphere is one of an old time pizza parlor. 

We found a spot at one of the picnic tables that run down the center of the room and waited for our pizza to be ready.

Three against one {me}, I like a vegetarian pizza, only because it helps me feel like I'm being somewhat healthy when eating pizza, but I lost out on this round.  Pepperoni and sausage as toppings won out. 

The crust on a Pinky's pizza is not thin,  it's crunchy and thick {but not too thick like a deep dish would be}.  I prefer the crunchier crust.  It all comes down to personal preference....you're either going to love the crunchy crust or not going to like it at all.  I find the crunchy crust makes it easier for the kids to handle a piece on their own without it flopping over and losing half the toppings.

Nothing like a good pizza and a beer on a Friday night.

Pinky's is a very popular place for 'after the game' pizza; little league, soccer, softball and such.  The place is usually packed on any given weeknight during the season.

You can't miss Pinky's as you're driving down Petaluma Blvd....'manican woman' sits atop the building, usually dressed according to the season, waving as you pass by.  Bye Bye!

Happy Friday!  Cheers!

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Pizza Night

It’s Pizza Night! We are making our own pizza – lower in fat and calories, the kids love to help me prepare it and the whole family enjoys eating it. We buy our pizza dough at Trader Joe's. At Trader Joe's, you have a choice between Garlic Herb, Plain, and Wheat dough. It’s found in the refrigerated section near the pre-made salads & wraps. A one pound bag is $1.29 ~ can’t beat that! Ingredients 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough 1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni (1/2 cup) Preparation 1.Place oven rack in the lowest position; preheat to 450°F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. 2.Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of the baking sheet. Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly crisped on the bottom, 8 to 10 minutes. 3.Whisk pumpkin puree, tomato sauce and garlic powder in a small bowl until combined. 4.Spread sauce evenly over the baked crust. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni. Bake until the crust is crispy on the edges and the cheeses have melted, about 12 minutes. Tips & Notes Make Ahead Tip: Use leftover tomato sauce and pumpkin to make a second batch of pizza sauce. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months. Nutrition Per serving: 280 calories; 6 g fat (3 g sat, 2 g mono); 30 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrates; 16 g protein; 3 g fiber; 602 mg sodium; 153 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (120% daily value), Calcium (25% dv). The addition of pumpkin puree, provides extra beta carotene and fiber. 2 Carbohydrate Serving Pin It