Hot Italian Restaurant Opens in San Rafael

- The restaurant is located at 909 Lincoln Avenue in the space formerly occupied by Perry's, next to the popular Sol Food. - Hot Italian was founded by Fabrizio Cercatore, a master pizzaiolo from the Italian Riviera who aims to blend Italian traditions with California's seasonal ingredients. - The menu features Pinsa Romana, a style of pizza from Rome made with a blend of wheat and rice flour for a lighter crust, in addition to Neapolitan-style pizzas, paninis, and house-made gelato. - The San Rafael location features a modern design with both indoor seating and a sunny back patio that includes a living wall and is designated as "bike safe". - This opening marks a revival of the brand, which first launched in Sacramento in 2009 and previously operated locations in Emeryville and Davis that closed by the end of 2019. - The restaurant offers daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. and weekday lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.