# Baseball-Inspired Pizzas California Pizza Kitchen Just Debuted a New Dodger Dog Pizza By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodger-dog-pizza References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/04/13/cpk-serving-new-dodger-dog-pizza-at-boomtown-brewery-in-downtown-la-on-april-14-2022/)  [Major League Baseball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series) is back and [California Pizza Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza) is celebrating with the launch of new Dodger Dog Pizza. For those unfamiliar, a Dodger Dog is a hotdog named after the MLB team, the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-baseball-fans). The famous hot dog is a 10-inch pork wiener wrapped in a fluffy steamed bun. Now, California Pizza Kitchen has managed to take the same flavor and transform it into a personal pizza. The new Dodger Dog Pizza starts with the brand’s original hand-tossed crust, which is topped with mozzarella, pepperoni, Dodger Dogs, arugula, red onion, and avocado. The whole thing s then finished with yellow mustard, sweet relish, and fried serrano – all of which are classic hot dog toppings. The new Dodger Dog will be served on Thursday, April 14, 2022, while supplies last. Image Credit: California Pizza Kitchen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sports-inspired Cuisine:** The trend of creating dishes inspired by sports teams or events offers opportunities for restaurants to create new menu items and attract fans to their establishment. - **Personalized Pizzas:** Creating personalized pizzas with unique ingredients beyond traditional toppings allows for a customized dining experience that can attract a diverse range of customers. - **Celebrity Collaborations:** Partnering with well-known brands or individuals, such as a popular sports team, can draw attention and create a buzz around a product or menu item. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from offering unique menu items inspired by popular sports teams or events to attract customers and stand out in a competitive market. - **Sports Merchandise:** Creating merchandise and memorabilia inspired by food and beverage partnerships with sports teams has the potential to tap into a new market of fans and customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using collaborations with popular sports teams or events in marketing and advertising campaigns creates a connection with fans and can lead to increased brand awareness and sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Dog-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-hot-dog-pizza.md) - [Meaty Baseball Team Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chitown-pizza.md) - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Crispy Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-dog.md) - [Deep-Fried Cheese Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-mozza-dog.md) - [Korean BBQ-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-bbq-steak-pizza.md) - [Fresh Dog-Friendly Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-pizza.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-hot-dogs.md)