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Published on 2024-11-27 23:47:56 - Phil Bruner, N@N
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  • Guzman learned pizza-making under Josh Mason, an expert pizza-maker who worked with legends such as James Beard award-winning Chris Bianco. Guzman recalls when he first stepped into the kitchen with Mason, he had an emotional moment lighting the big wood-burning oven.

The article from the Los Angeles Times discusses the transformation of a wine bar and wood-fired pizza shop in Old Towne Orange, now under the management of a new sommelier. This sommelier has introduced a more adventurous wine list, focusing on natural and biodynamic wines, which has revitalized the establishment's appeal. Alongside the new wine selections, the menu continues to offer its signature wood-fired pizzas, but with innovative toppings and pairings suggested by the sommelier. The changes have not only attracted a new clientele but also enhanced the dining experience with educational wine tastings and events, making it a notable destination for both wine enthusiasts and casual diners.

Read the Full Los Angeles Times Article at [ https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2024-11-27/sommelier-turns-up-the-heat-at-old-towne-orange-wine-bar-and-wood-fired-pizza-shop ]