Restaurant Spotlight

OGGI'S PIZZA AND BREWING COMPANY [apple valley]

The English translation of the Italian word, oggi (pronounced: Oh-Gee) simply means: Today! Fresh and innovative—from their exceptional menu and creative beverage selections to the refreshing attitudes of their staff, it’s that “todayness” that gives Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Company the edge that keeps their devoted fans coming back for more.

What a great atmosphere! Glance around Oggi’s and find smiling faces and a jovial décor. Listen, and hear the musical hum of guests chatting, laughing, and having a good time. An array of televisions and monitors decorate the walls, so that sports fans don’t have to miss a play, and an arcade is available to keep the young and young at heart entertained. Enhancing the cool ambiance is the view of the impressive micro-brewery tanks, which just happen to be brewing Oggi’s various award winning beers. An exciting and welcome first for the HD, Oggi’s is the only restaurant/micro-brewery in the area.

If you’re a beer lover, you may want to sample Oggi’s Gold Medal winning California Gold—a light and refreshing Cream Ale, or maybe try their Silver Medal winning Black Magic Stout, which is more of a full-bodied dark and malty brew, with hints of chocolate and coffee. Light and crisp or deep and malty, Randy Richey, part-owner and Master Brewer, takes great pride in the daily production of each of their eight extraordinary signature beers. Indecisive are you?  No problem. Just ask for their sampler tray and try them all, and be sure to ask Randy about Oggi’s seasonal beers. And, hey, if you’re not a beer fan, there’s no need to fret. Oggi’s has a full bar and can whip up a Berry Mango Swirl or even a tasty Jamaican Breeze, if you so please.

But wait; there’s more! The food at Oggi’s is truly outstanding! Their pizza dough is made fresh daily, and all sauces and dressings are made from scratch. The menu at Oggi’s is so wide-ranging and deliciously alluring that it’s difficult for some to make a selection.  From a variety of gourmet salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps to delicious pasta dishes, divine chicken specialties, and melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, Oggi’s offers something to please almost any palette.

Oh, let’s not forget the pizza! There’s a reason that it’s the official pizza of the San Diego Chargers, the San Diego Padres, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and the Phoenix Coyotes. They have an extensive menu of pizza masterpieces, but if you don’t see one that tickles your fancy, create your own work of genius from their list of fresh and deliciously unique toppings. Top the meal off with a slice of Oggi’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cheesecake or maybe a piece of their Black Magic Stout Brownie, and you’re good to go!

Whether you’re on a date, dining alone, or with your family; whether you’re in a suit and tie or shorts and flip flops, a pleasurable experience awaits at Oggi’s Pizza and Brewing Company.  —Stephanie Keyes

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OGGI'S PIZZA AND BREWING COMPANY
19201-D Bear Valley Rd., Apple Valley
 (760) 240-8977
http://www.oggis.com