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Austin’s Best New Restaurant Pairs Rome’s Four Classic Pastas With Pizza Interpretations Inspired by Each Dish
Austin, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Moderna Bar & Pizzeria is celebrating October’s National TX, Pizza Month and National Pasta Month with a month-long culinary campaign pairing Rome’s four classic pastas with pizza interpretations inspired by each dish.
Beginning October 1, Executive Chef Michael McNeilly and the Moderna culinary team will spotlight Cacio e Pepe, Gricia, Carbonara and Amatriciana, with each Roman classic accompanied by a limited-time pizza that reimagines its signature flavors on Moderna’s signature crust.
“We wanted to do something fresh and creative that will showcase our scratch Italian dishes and unique pizzas to our guests as we celebrate National Pasta and Pizza Month this October,” said Chef McNeilly.
OCTOBER PIZZA + PASTA LINEUP
- OCTOBER 1–10 | CACIO E PEPE
- Cacio e Pepe Pasta – The quintessential Roman combination of pasta, Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper, brought together in a silky, emulsified sauce.
- Cacio e Pepe Bianca Pizza – Pecorino cream, mozzarella, fresh Parmesan, black pepper and crispy garlic.
- OCTOBER 11–17 | GRICIA
- Gricia – Rigatoni tossed with crispy rendered guanciale, sharp Pecorino Romano and freshly cracked black pepper, brought together in a velvety, starch-emulsified pan sauce.
- Gricia Pizza – Guanciale, mozzarella, Pecorino cream and black pepper finished with Lardo.
- OCTOBER 18–24 | CARBONARA
- Carbonara – Spaghetti tossed with crispy guanciale, egg, Pecorino Romano and generous cracked black pepper.
- Carbonara Pizza – Pecorino cream, guanciale, mozzarella and black pepper, finished with an egg yolk drizzle.
- OCTOBER 25–31 | AMATRICIANA
- Amatriciana – Bucatini tossed in a spicy pork and tomato sauce.
- Amatriciana Pizza – A spicy tomato pie topped with guanciale, Pecorino Romano and mozzarella.
The October series offers guests the opportunity to experience the relationship between some of Rome’s most celebrated pasta dishes and Moderna’s Heritage Post-Neapolitan pizzas, with each pairing available only during its designated dates.
The limited-time Pizza and Pasta Month specials will be available throughout October during their respective dates and subject to availability at Moderna Bar & Pizzeria, located at 1717 W. 6th St. at the Hartland Plaza – 6th and Mopac with complimentary parking available.
For reservations and additional information, visit ModernaPizzeria.com or follow @modernapizzeria on Instagram and Facebook.
About Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria is an elevated Italian dining destination located in Austin’s Hartland Plaza on West 6th St. and Mopac. Led by internationally respected pizzaiolo Chef Leo Spizzirri, the restaurant showcases Heritage Post-Neapolitan pizza alongside a menu where every dish is scratch-made daily — from the famous 20-layer Lasagna Moderna to the signature Tagliatelle alla Ruota, prepared tableside in a flaming Grana Padano cheese wheel. The menu also features classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, paired with a curated cocktail and wine program. For the latest updates, follow @modernapizzeria on social media or visit ModernaPizzeria.com.
Media Contact:
Joe Vasquez
PR/Marketing at
Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
jvasquez@modernapizzeria.com
201-889-3340