Skip to Content
Art

“Pizza Lovers” New Slices of Art From Benjie Escobar ~ Opens May 9th at Rose City Pizza

12:34 PM PDT on May 7, 2015

pizzalovers_flyer

Love pizza and art and wish there were more chances to combine the two? Your wish is Benjie Escobar's command, as this Saturday he'll take over Rose City Pizza in the SGV with a pizza-themed show. There will be unique items for sale, there will be custom pizzas to match the vibes, there will be craft beer, and it's all going down in Rosemead. Full details and preview images below...

pyramidzzz_web

about the show:
Los Angeles-based artist Benjie Escobar debuts a new body of work dedicated to the exploration of everyone's favorite food: the almighty pizza. Going down at Rose City Pizza, located in Rosemead, CA, where they will be serving custom pizza flavors for the duration of the exhibition. Come thru, have a slice, dudes!

about the artist:
Benjie Escobar is known for his food-related artwork for a wide range of outlets - everything from food-themed art gallery exhibitions, to merchandise for popular restaurants. With a vast background in skate, surf and street wear apparel his art style can be seen on the backs of plenty of people in skate parks or fashion boutiques.

about the venue:
Tucked away in the San Gabriel Valley, Rose City pizza is increasingly recognized and acclaimed for its unique and original takes on pizza, tator tots and other classic comfort foods. They began to showcase more local artists this year with multiple group art shows in the restaurant, and are well known for having an absolutely epic rotating beer tap selection.

senpai_web

Opens Saturday may 9th, 7pm at Rose City Pizza
3588 Rosemead Blvd. Rosemead, CA 91770

Benjie Escobar can be found at:
http://benjie.us/, or his instagram @benjieescobar

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from L.A. TACO

L.A. Spent Over $1.73 Million on These Controversial ‘Anti-Homeless’ Signs. Do They Actually Work?

Earlier this month, a leaked memo from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) suggested that these 41.18 zones rarely led to unhoused people being moved into interim shelter or permanent housing. After being cleared, most 41.18 zones quickly became repopulated.

March 27, 2024

Two New Lowrider-Inspired and Dodger-Blue L.A. TACO Hats Are Now Available!

Wear your L.A. TACO swag and support our inclusive, street-level community journalism!

March 27, 2024

A Morning-Only Taco Pop-Up in Northridge Is Making the Biggest Breakfast Burritos in the San Fernando Valley

What does it take to stand out in Los Angeles's saturated taco climate? Focus on San Fernando Valley-style loaded breakfast tacos, "breakfast quesadillas" with crispy cheese skirts, and the beefiest breakfast burritos Balboa Boulevard has ever seen.

March 26, 2024

The Second Round of TACO MADNESS 2024 Is Now Open for Voting! Meet ‘L.A.’s Sweet 16’ That Advanced

Save the date! Our 15th annual taco tournament is taking place on April 13th at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes near Olvera Street. Pre-sale tickets are now available. Our online tournament starts on Monday. Check out this year's contenders!

March 26, 2024

Meet L.A.’s Queen of Carnitas Succeeding In a Male-Dominated Taco Style

Her Michoacán-style carnitas are so tender, crispy, and sticky, that she's known to sell more than 1,200 pounds on Sundays alone. What sets her apart from other carnitas stars in L.A. is her commitment to making handmade corn tortillas, too. Her story of resilience is the stuff of taquera legends.

March 25, 2024
See all posts