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That\u2019za Pizza in Cortez now sports a comfortable new lounge, artistic mood lighting, and a new full bar that specializes in martinis.<\/p>\n
Black leather couches and club chairs invite customers to enjoy a drink of their choice as they wait for a table upstairs at Lotsa Pasta. Customers may also enjoy a pizza and calzone in the new cozy seating area, at the large bar, or at one of several roomy booths.<\/p>\n
The classic, urban lounge has a night-cap vibe, perfect for relaxing with friends and family while sipping a beer or cocktail after a great meal.<\/p>\n
Owners Wayne and Julie Nadolske, along with their eight employees, put in the hard work for the extensive remodel, which stylishly transforms the lower level of the popular Cortez eatery.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to offer something extra for our customers to enjoy. It\u2019s a big change down here,\u201d Julie says. \u201cPlus, I\u2019m a martini girl!\u201d<\/p>\n
Choose from a dozen martinis. The Lemon Drop, Tiramisu and Cosmopolitan are popular, and the Triple Sec and Lemoncello are made in-house.<\/p>\n
The new lounge has a collection of classic board games as well to keep everybody entertained.<\/p>\n
A refurbished cast-iron pizza oven was added into the That\u2019za Pizza kitchen during the remodel. The multideck, gas-fired unit replaces a conveyor-belt pizza oven system.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe love our new oven,\u201d manager Josh Hayes said. \u201cIt cooks the pizzas to perfection with just the right amount of crunch in the crust.\u201d<\/p>\n
One deck in the oven is dedicated to gluten-free pizzas and calzones. And a Sicilian-style pizza will be on the menu soon.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited about our new look and improvements,\u201d says Wayne. \u201cWe\u2019ve trained our staff in bartending, and welcome people to come over and check us out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Happy Hour is from 3-5 p.m. And don\u2019t forget the popular specials. On Tuesday, kids 12 and under eat free at Lotsa Pasta; on Wednesday, enjoy all you can eat pasta and breadsticks for $5.45; Fish Friday is a local hit; and That\u2019za Pizza has daily specials as well.<\/p>\n
Lotsa Pasta and That\u2019za Pizza are located at 1020 S. Broadway in Cortez. For Lotsa, call 564-9131; for That\u2019za, call 565-8500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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