Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Sunday Picnic: Mozza2Go

Since Tater was feeling better after last week's tummy bug, we decided a picnic in Elysian Park would be a perfect way to celebrate his recovery. Plus, it was a stunning summer day and we were finished with the Hollywood Farmer's Market in the AM. After my first taste of Mozza2Go on Friday with a tuna panini my husband picked up, I was itching to check it out for myself.

Really, is there anything the Mozza team can't do? The Pizzeria is my official happy place, the Osteria is sublime, and the take-out operation rounds out this holy Los Angeles trinity.
Arriving just after noon, we opted for the simple tomato, evoo, and oregano pizza and the Italian Cobb. While we waited for our order, sweet Lucy cooed at Tater and didn't mind us feeding him his lunch. After a short wait, we left with our lunch and headed back to Echo Park.

Why in the world do we not picnic more often? We live a stone's throw from Elysian Park, surely an underappreciated LA treasure, so really we have no excuse.
Tater loved sitting outside and was pretty content with the Pellegrino bottles and my wallet. We were about as relaxed as we get, of course always keeping an eye on Tater who constantly puts everything in his mouth.
Will you please look at this salad? Everything from the gooey gorgonzola dolce, the sweet tiny tomatoes, woodsy grilled chicken and smoky pancetta, buttery avocado, egg and little gem lettuce came together beautifully. We had never had Mozza's simple tomato pizza, but it hit the spot with a tangy and subtly spicy sauce and a sprinkling of oregano.
Even though we've been able to score last-minute tables at P. Mozza in the past, it's usually for that really late lunch or really early dinner. And let's face it, eating out with Tater is often not the most relaxing exercise anymore as he's all over the place and needs snacks/books/toys, etc.

With Mozza2Go, we can get our Mozza fix without having to think about an open table or Tater's mood. Thank you, Mozza team for bringing this perfect solution for hungry parents on the go.

Mozza2Go
6610 Melrose Ave.
323-297-1130

3 comments:

Daily Gluttony said...

Oh my goodness what a cute little Tater!!! LOL at him being "perfectly content w/ the Pellegrino bottles & your wallet. I can totally relate.

Anyways, thanks for posting this...this is perfect! I love having more options for park lunches! Now if it were only closer to me. :)

SinoSoul said...

why wasn't I allowed to take a pix inside? they hate me!

Unknown said...

DG: I know, I wish it were closer to us too! You're so close to Porta Via though, which I love as well. Not the same as Mozza of course, but great for picnics.

SS: They must hate you. Or maybe they just got too many people taking pictures, which seems like only good PR to me, but what do I know!