Forbes: Z Pizza Among Nation's Best New Chains

The popularity of artisan pizza is rising, according to their "Better Pizza" report.

Z Pizza, a chain specializing in organic pizza, pasta and salads, opened shop in Clayton in March. General manager Scott Newhouse told Patch that business in the first two weeks exceeded his expectations.  Have you already tried z pizza? Rate your experience in the comments! Artisinal pizza chains, like Z Pizza, are growing in popularity, according to a recent Forbes report. They named the restaurant among '13 tasty new chains to try.' The chain will have an estimated 115 locations by the end of this year, according to the report. "Additive- and preservative-free, featuring 100 percent whole-wheat pizza dough, zpizza was early out of the gate in the organic/natural pizza niche, and is the biggest chain in the sector," Forbes writes.  Z …

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Katie Lee's New Restaurant Will Feature Living Wall of Herbs

The second venture from the Katie's Pizzeria owner will also have pastas and sauces made in-house, Sauce Magazine reports.

Katie Lee, and her business partner and fiance Ted Collier, are hard at work on their new space in Rock Hill at 9568 Manchester Rd. Katie's Pizza and Pasta was funded with the help of a successful Kickstarter effort, and backers won't have to wait long to enjoy the fruits of their contributions--the pair is hoping to open in July, Sauce Magazine reports. The new space will include artisan cooking elements such as a wood-burning oven and living wall of herbs, according to Sauce.  Several foods--from the pastas to sauce and cheeses--will be produced in-house, they report. Are you excited to try Lee's new dishes? Tell us in the comments.   Catch up on the latest Clayton and Richmond Heights restaurant news:

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Dough Raised: Katie's Pizzeria Hits Fundraising Goal for New Restaurant

Kickstarter supporters helped Katie Lee raise more than $40,000 to open a new artisan pizza and pasta spot in Rock Hill.

There's still a day left for Katie’s Pizzeria fans to contribute to owner Katie Lee's Kickstarter to open a new restaurant.  Supporters helped her raise the full $40,000 required to receive funding, which she will use to expand her artisan cooking to Rock Hill. And it's no surprise--Katie’s Pizzeria has won Best Pizza from Sauce Magazine four out of its five years in business. Lee launched the Kickstarter campaign in late January in hopes of opening Katie's Pizza and Pasta. In exchange for their financial support, Lee is offering perks from a complimentary drink to a pizza designed and named in the backer's honor. (Lee even hosted a cocktail party for backers to sample appetizers for the new restaurant this past weekend.) Read previous …

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Raise Enough Dough, Get a Pie Named for You

Katie's Pizzeria owner is just over $6,000 away from meeting her Kickstarter goal for an artisan pizza and pasta spot in Rock Hill.

There are just a few days left to contribute to a Kickstarter campaign that would allow Katie’s Pizzeria owner Katie Lee to expand her artisan cooking to Rock Hill. Lee launched a Kickstarter campaign in late January in hopes of opening Katie's Pizza and Pasta, and is now less than $5,000 away from her $40,000 goal. Interested backers have until March 15 to contribute funds. In exchange for their financial support, Lee is offering perks from a complimentary drink to a pizza designed and named in the backer's honor. Read previous story: Clayton Pizzeria to Expand to Rock Hill With Kickstarter Help Support to the Kickstarter began rapidly. The restaurant was approximately 25 percent of the way to their goal prior to a KSDK report on Feb. 7; …

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$10K Left to Meet Kickstarter Goal for Katie Lee's New Restaurant

There's just over a week left to contribute funds. The Katie's Pizzeria owner is inviting backers to attend a cocktail party this Saturday, where they can sample appetizers from her new concept.

$10K Away: Final Push to Meet Kickstarter Goal for Katie Lee's New Restaurant

The Katie's Pizzeria owner is inviting backers to attend a cocktail party this Saturday, where they can sample appetizers from her new concept.

Katie’s Pizzeria owner Katie Lee is looking for the community's help to expand her artisan cooking to Rock Hill, and this week she surpassed the 75 percent mark to funding. Lee launched a Kickstarter campaign in late January in hopes of opening Katie's Pizza and Pasta, and is now less than $10,000 away from her $40,000 goal. Interested backers have just over one week left to contribute funds. Read previous story: Clayton Pizzeria to Expand to Rock Hill With Kickstarter Help Katie Lee is sweetening the deal for backers. Those who contribute can attend a cocktail party at the Park Pacific Building, 1226 Olive St., on March 9, according to a project update from Lee. Guests can enjoy cocktails, wine and beer--and they'll also get to sample …

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Update: Two Weeks Left to Contribute Kickstarter Funds for Katie Lee's New Restaurant

Lee, of Katie's Pizzeria, is hoping to launch an artisan pizza and pasta spot in Rock Hill.

Katie’s Pizzeria owner Katie Lee is looking for the community's help to expand her artisan cooking to Rock Hill, and support for the new restaurant is quickly growing. Lee launched a Kickstarter campaign in late January in hopes of opening Katie's Pizza and Pasta, and is a little more than $12,000 away from her $40,000 goal. Interested backers have just over two weeks left to contribute funds. Read previous story: Clayton Pizzeria to Expand to Rock Hill With Kickstarter Help Support to the Kickstarter began rapidly. The restaurant was approximately 25 percent of the way to their goal prior to a KSDK report on Feb. 7; by the end of that weekend, $22,556 had been pledged. However, the full $40,000 must be pledged by March 15 to receive the …

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Update: Katie's Pizza Halfway to Kickstarter Goal for New Restaurant

Katie Lee of the Clayton pizzeria is hoping to launch an artisan pizza and pasta spot in Rock Hill.

Update: Katie's Pizza Halfway to Kickstarter Goal for New Restaurant

Katie Lee of the Clayton pizzeria is hoping to launch an artisan pizza and pasta spot in Rock Hill.

Katie’s Pizzeria owner Katie Lee needs the community's help to expand her artisan cooking to Rock Hill, and support for the new restaurant is quickly growing. Lee launched a Kickstarter campaign less than two weeks ago in hopes of opening Katie's Pizza and Pasta, and is more than halfway to her $40,000 goal. Interested backers have one month left to contribute funds. Read previous story: Clayton Pizzeria to Expand to Rock Hill With Kickstarter Help The restaurant was approximately 25 percent of the way to their goal prior to a KSDK report on the Kickstarter effort on Friday; as of Sunday evening, $22,556 had been pledged. However, the full $40,000 must be pledged by March 15 to receive the full funding. Katie’s Pizzeria has won Best Pizza …

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