Los Angeles (June 28, 20l2) – After much anticipation, the California Market Center (CMC) is elated to announce the grand opening of Amante Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Thursday, July 5, 2012. The restaurant is located in the C-wing of the lobby, on the corner of Olympic and Main Street, with entrances accessible from the street level on Olympic, and from within the CMC lobby. Established in 2001, Amante already has thriving locations in Washington, Maryland, and Arizona. This is their first restaurant in California, with plans to open more in the near future. Their newest location looks forward to joining the downtown LA community, catering to all businesses and residents within a three mile radius.

“We can't wait to bring high quality service and food made from the finest, fresh ingredients to the downtown community” said Kevin Smith, General Manager. “The things that set us apart from most restaurants is the love we put into our food and the passion we have for taking care of our customers.  We have a large menu and nearly everything is made from scratch daily.”

All ingredients are freshly made in-house, using their own family recipes, including their own dough. Pastas, pizzas and sauces are prepared daily with only the finest, freshest local ingredients. Menu items include salads, specialty and custom pizzas, pasta, calzones, hot subs, low carb, gluten-free and vegetarian options, plus dessert, all available for dine-in, take-out, or delivery.

To celebrate their grand opening, Amante will be offering all CMC tenants a 50% discount to eat in their restaurant the first seven days they are open (excludes delivery, pick-up, and drinks), by showing their business card. After the first seven days, all CMC tenants will permanently enjoy a 20% discount for all orders placed, including delivery and pick-up.

With a three-mile delivery radius, Amante guarantees delivery in 40 minutes or less. Restaurant hours are 10:00am-4:00am Delivery and Dine-in, Monday-Friday, 11:00am-4:00am Delivery and Dine in on Saturday and Sunday. For more information including their full menu, please refer to their website at www.amantepizzaandpasta.com, and can be reached at 213-488-4999.

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