# Vegetable Pizza Pies California's Lodge Bread Co. Tops Its Pizzas with Fresh, Local Produce By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lodge-bread-co References: [laweekly](http://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/beloved-bakery-lodge-reopens-in-culver-city-this-time-with-more-pizza-8035214) & [lodgebread](http://www.lodgebread.com/) Lodge Bread Co. in Los Angeles, California, recently reopened its doors with a focus on pizza. As a new [pizza joint in California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-hexagon-chef), there is naturally a heavy focus on the inclusion of [healthy, fresh and local vegetable ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pizzas1) in dishes, such as [pickled chilies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza), black kale and arugula. One standout dish from the eatery is the The Flowering Broccoli Pie, which boasts a generous amount of greens alongside cheese and red peppers. Pizza at the Lodge Bread Co. is available daily until the dough runs out. Otherwise, the establishment also offers a complete toast bar, a range of pastries, as well as other unique bread-based items, alongside a selection of coffee, beer and wine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inclusion of Fresh and Local Ingredients:** Opportunity to source locally and emphasize the use of fresh, healthy ingredients in menu offerings. - **Variety of Vegetarian and Vegan Options:** Chance to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based dishes in the pizza industry. - **Expansion of Bread-based Offerings:** Potential to innovate and introduce unique bread-based items and concepts to enhance the menu offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity to incorporate fresh and local ingredients into menus and attract health-conscious consumers. - **Pizza Industry:** Potential to create diverse vegetarian and vegan pizzas to cater to specific dietary preferences and expand the customer base. - **Bakery Industry:** Opportunity to introduce innovative bread-based items and concepts for the toast bar and pastries, attracting customers looking for unique and delicious baked goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious Tomato Veggie Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-veggie-pizza.md) - [Cheesy Stacked Veggie Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broccoli-cheddar-pizookie.md) - [Bold Gorgonzola-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-bleu-pizza.md) - [Organic Roasted Vegetable Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-roasted-vegetable-pizza.md) - [Revamped Pizzeria Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieology-pizzeria.md) - [Brussels Sprouts-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-bacon-brussel-pie.md) - [Crispy Pickle-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-pizza.md) - [Satisfying Meat-Free Pizza Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toppers-pizza-vegan-pizzas.md) - [Viral Pizza Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calic-bagels.md)