Giovanni's Carpinteria, Carpinteria

Pizza dough stretched by hand, then dotted with toppings such as salami, fresh basil, and jalapenos. Local brews on tap from Sierra Nevada and Firestone Walker. Live music the first Friday of every month. At Giovanni's of Carpinteria, these are the elements that turn one-time customers into repeat visitors. Here, diners can peruse the menu for a variety of thin crust and pan crust pizzas in the form of garlic chicken, Greek, and vegetarian. They can also dig into calzones, sandwiches, and salads, pairing them with a pint of beer or a glass of wine while they rock out to local bands.