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MARISI: PHOTO BY MANDIE GELLER What's New Colosseo Cucina Italiana, a new Roman-Italian restaurant led by Sicilian-born chef Roberto Ciacciofera, has opened in Solana Beach in the former Pizza Nova building, which has been fully transformed to offer guests an elevated dining experience paired with warm hospitality. "Colosseo Cucina Italiana is my way of inviting people into the kind of meals I grew up with, moments that brought everyone around the table," Ciacciofera says. Menu highlights include classic Roman-Italian dishes such as amatriciana, carbonara, and cacio e pepe, alongside fresh fish, lamb, and rotating chef's specials. The beverage list highlights Italian wines from various regions, complemented by a full-service bar with thoughtfully crafted cocktails. California Pizza Kitchen has marked its return to North County after previously serving the community for more than 30 years at its Solana Beach location. The new restaurant in Encinitas Village Square reflects the brand's continued growth and investment in its home state, featuring CPK's Original BBQ Chicken Pizza while pushing culinary boundaries with a long list of industry firsts including gluten-free crust, cauliflower crust, and healthy Power Bowls handcrafted with fresh, seasonally-inspired ingredients. What's Now When you dine out lately, have you noticed tables of stylish girls, dressed to the nines and clearly having the time of their lives? Well, it's a thing. "Girl Dinner" is the latest social media trend, and Marisi in La Jolla has jumped on board with a three-course, prix fixe dinner every Wednesday night from 5 to 9pm, designed especially for the "girls." The meal even arrives on a "Gram-worthy" silver platter. Start with a "Marisi Spritz," followed by the little gem salad and focaccia, then dive into the Spicy Rigatoni. Price: $45 per person. Fun, delicious, and totally photo-worthy. New, Now, Next: Dining Edition Colosseo Cucina Italiana Marisi California Pizza Kitchen 26 JANUARY 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE