California Pizza Kitchen – Brentwood

California Pizza Kitchen is synonymous with gourmet pizza in So Cal, especially because it was the first to introduce the concept. The menu offers various pie concoctions, including ones that feature Peking duck, barbecue chicken (a definite favorite), and Japanese eggplant. For something that doesn't come in slices, choose Portobello mushroom ravioli, jambalaya, or a grilled rosemary chicken sandwich. There are several locations in Los Angeles county.