Naughty Pie Nature

"In Echo Park, Naughty Pie Nature is celebrating its first anniversary on Pi Day with an Instagram giveaway and an in-person raffle for merch, $50 dining credit, or dinner for two. Entry into the contest requires individuals to follow Naughty Pie Nature on Instagram, like the anniversary post, and tag a friend in the comments. Raffle tickets will be given out with every in-store purchase from March 14 to 17." - Cathy Chaplin

"This Echo Park pop-up-turned-pizzeria is a Neapolitan-style specialist open from 4-10pm. Say its name three times fast, and maybe you’ll catch the 90s hip-hop reference. The “Original Pepperoni Pie” (O.P.P., get it?) comes with basil and optional jalapeños, or you can opt for the Hot-N-Cheesy with four cheeses and hot honey. There’s banana pudding for dessert, too." - Sylvio Martins

"Naughty Pie Nature — a play on the name of ’90s hip-hop group Naughty By Nature — is Echo Park’s newest pop-up gone permanent. The Neapolitan pizza maker starts cranking out pies on Friday, January 19 in the former Slasher Pizza space on Glendale Boulevard near Alvarado. Naughty Pie Nature hails from chef duo Jose Ibarra and Bronwen Kinzler-Britton. The two started their pop-up in early 2023 by making pizzas with playful names including the Wake and Bake pie with mozzarella, cheddar, potato, bacon, eggs, spicy green sauce, and pickled shallots. Also try the Caesar salad, meatball, or banana pudding. Slices are on the menu for walk-ins. Naughty Pie Nature will mostly cater to third-party delivery and takeout, though there is a bit of standing counter space just outside of the eatery. Beginning Friday, Naughty Pie Nature will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1466 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026, with weekend brunch commencing in the coming months." - Mona Holmes