Panizzeria Laguna Beach, a takeout-focused eatery from restaurateur Gianni Chilorio, will bring a menu centered on house-made focaccia sandwiches and “pizzette,” a handheld-style pizza inspired by Italian street food. The concept is slated to open at 263 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, in August, Chilorio told WhatNow in an exclusive interview.
Chilorio, who operates the Nardò Italian Restaurant locations in Huntington Beach and Culver City, as well as the growing Doppio Zero pizzeria brand in Northern California, describes Panizzeria as a departure from the traditional full-service restaurant model.
“We wanted to do a takeout concept because it allows us to offer our product to more people,” Chilorio told What Now Orange County. “It’s something we can scale and grow.”…