Emmy Squared Pizza Debuts at L.A. LIVE: DTLA’s Newest Culinary & Craft Beer Hotspot
Award-Winning Eatery Brings Its Signature Detroit-Style Pizza, Acclaimed Burgers, & Local Craft Beer to Downtown LA
Los Angeles, CA (April 3, 2025) – From Santa Monica Brew Works, LLC.
Emmy Squared Pizza, the renowned Brooklyn-born eatery, is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location at L.A. LIVE, the dynamic sports and entertainment hub in Downtown Los Angeles. This marks the brand’s second location in the greater Los Angeles area. The restaurant’s menu highlights locally sourced ingredients and bold, innovative flavors. Diners can savor Emmy’s signature Detroit-style pizzas, the critically acclaimed Le Big Matt burger, and a variety of imaginative salads and appetizers. Craft beer aficionados will appreciate a curated selection from Santa Monica Brew Works, twice voted Best Local Craft Brewery by the L.A. Times Best of the Southland (Westside/Downtown/East LA).
“We are excited to expand our working relationship with Emmy Squared Pizza by bringing to Downtown Los Angeles our second Emmy Squared Pizza in the Los Angeles area.” Said Scott Francis, President & CEO of Santa Monica Brew Works and Emmy Squared Pizza Santa Monica and DTLA. “Our new location at L.A. LIVE is the perfect setting to share our passion for elevated comfort food and great locally crafted beer, delivering an exceptional experience that redefines the traditional pizzeria.”
“We’re proud to welcome Emmy Squared Pizza to L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles,” said Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE. “This award-winning eatery brings new and exciting menu options to L.A. LIVE’s already robust lineup of culinary offerings available to all nearby businesses, residents and the fans and guests that visit our district.”
Conveniently located at 1011 S Figueroa St, nearby Crypto.com Arena, Emmy Squared Pizza is set to become a go-to dining destination at the heart of L.A. LIVE. Open Sun thru Thu: 11AM – 10PM, and Fri & Sat: 11AM – 12AM.
Emmy Squared is known for its signature square-shaped Detroit-style pizzas, featuring fluffy focaccia-like dough, a caramelized, cheesy “frico” crust, and a variety of unique toppings. Guests can also enjoy the award-winning Le Big Matt burger, served on a pretzel bun with special Sammy sauce.
Pizza and beer are natural culinary companions. In 2022, Emmy Squared opened its first West Coast location at Santa Monica Brew Works (1920 Colorado Ave.), and the collaboration has been a huge success on the Westside. Now, Angelenos can enjoy the same delicious pairing without crossing the 405.
“Hospitality and community are at the core of what we do,” Francis added. “We want to offer a space at L.A. LIVE where locals and visitors alike can gather, relax, and celebrate.”
The new Emmy Squared location features an inviting dining room with a warm brick interior that reflects the restaurant’s Brooklyn roots, along with a large outdoor seating area facing Figueroa Street.
For more information, including hours of operation, visit emmysquaredpizza.com. Stay connected with Emmy Squared Pizza and Santa Monica Brew Works on social media for the latest updates.
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About Emmy Squared Pizza
Emmy Squared Pizza is an elevated neighborhood restaurant known for its innovative approach to pizza and burgers. Featuring locally sourced ingredients and unique culinary creations, Emmy Squared has gained a reputation for its distinctive Detroit-style pizzas and award-winning burgers. With the new opening at L.A. LIVE, Emmy Squared continues to celebrate and share its passion for delicious, heartfelt food.
About Santa Monica Brew Works
Established in 2014, Santa Monica Brew Works is the first and only locally owned and operated craft production brewery on LA’s Westside. The brewery prides itself in upholding exacting standards and represents the values of independent brewers with creativity, inclusivity, and passion. Through devoted craftsmanship and a deep love for their coastal hometown, SMBW specializes in California-inspired beers for those who live the “Beach Brewed” lifestyle. Visit the original Tasting Room and Beer Garden at 1920 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. Connect with SMBW on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at santamonicabrewworks.com.
About L.A. LIVE
L.A. LIVE is a vibrant 4 million square foot entertainment destination located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. It is a place that truly captures the essence of the city's lively and dynamic atmosphere. L.A. LIVE offers a wide array of entertainment options, including world-class music venues, a sports and entertainment arena, restaurants, clubs and hotels.
Developed by Los Angeles-based AEG, L.A. LIVE is considered to be the nation's most active “live content and event campus.” It features 260,480 square feet of conference center and ballroom facilities, a 100,000 square foot special events deck, the famous Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge, a one-of-a-kind GRAMMY Museum, saluting the history of music and the genre's best-known awards show all centered around Peacock Place, a multi-use outdoor event space. L.A. LIVE showcases more events, award shows, sporting competitions, concerts and hospitality options than any other destination in the world.