Wedding Dresses and Pizza

There's something about trying on a wedding dress that makes everything in the world feel better.

The slight whooshing sound that ruffled taffeta makes when you twirl...

... the glimmer of embroidered crystal beads in the light as you move this way and that...

... and the delicate patterns of lace that make you feel romantic and dreamy.

After trying on different styles of dresses, combing through websites and bridal magazines, I think I've found the one.

It's not the one above, named Papillon by Jenny Packham which costs as much as a small wedding in itself. I didn't have the heart or the budget for something so extravagant.

But the dress I found is simply beautiful, and I couldn't take it off for what seemed like an eternity. My family loves it and I can't wait for MS to see me walking towards him on our wedding day.

But after a morning of wedding dress shopping, I can't think of a better way to spend my afternoon than with one of my closest friends over a good lunch.



So off to Mozza we went.

We started lunch with some refreshing homemade lemonade that had a hint of tartness and this artistically arranged Mozza Caprese Salad, $12. Ordered with a side of garlic bread, this appetizer popped in the mouth. The warm roasted tomatoes atop the crunchy bread with the creamy mozzarella and basil rich pesto could have been a nice meal in itself.

But we also ordered a couple of pizzas that would have made Mario Battali proud.

Here was the Squash Blossoms, tomato & burrata, $18 - one that I had at my first visit to Mozza and loved.

JT had the Funghi Misti, fontina, taleggio & thyme, $15 - also quite delicious with a surprisingly hearty richness from the mushrooms.

No good meal ends without dessert, though.

After a quick glance of the dessert menu, we knew that there was only one that would do - the Panna Cotta di Vaniglia with fruti di bosco e biscotti, $9. Creamy and full of vanilla, this dish was the right finish for a wonderful and almost magical day of chiffon, silk, and tulle.

For lunch or dinner, reservations are highly recommended. We got lucky when we strolled in on an early Monday afternoon and were seated at the bar. There were no tables without a reservation that day, even for a bride-to-be or her mom-to-be girlfriend.

Call ahead and make the RSVP. It's definitely worth the wait.

Pizzeria Mozza
641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
1.323.297.0101