Pizza with a Purpose at Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria

September 28,2012

October is National Pizza Month, and Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria is celebrating with a month-long special menu featuring tasty and eclectic pies specially created by some of Atlanta’s premier musicians, athletes and media personalities to raise funds for charity.  CNN’s Holly Firfer, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Jennifer Brett, the Atlanta Falcons’ Mike Peterson, Southern Ground recording artist Sonia Leigh, Jessica Shops’ Jessica Dauler and Witty + Pretty’s Ashley Hesseltine are all on board to cook up some fun while championing worthy causes close to their hearts.

Max’s patrons will be treated to this mouth-watering menu throughout October and, as a bonus, get the chance to support the local community with their order. The price for all pizzas is $19, and $4 from every pizza sold will benefit the non-profit organization designated to it.

October’s “Pizzas with a Purpose” at Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria include:

Sonia Leigh’s "A little pizza my heart"
Created by: Sonia Leigh, singer-songwriter on Zac Brown's Southern Ground Artists
A pitch-perfect pizza with prosciutto, mushrooms, artichokes, green peppers and jalapeño.
Benefits: Camp Southern Ground – passion project of GRAMMY-Award winning artist Zac Brown, Camp Southern Ground is a state-of-the-art facility whose programs will serve children ages 7-17 with both typical and special needs.  Elements of the facility will be aligned with the latest innovative therapies and technology for those children affected by neurobehavioral disorders.

Jennifer Brett’s “Buzzerita”
Created by: Jennifer Brett, The Buzz reporter for Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A traditional margherita style pizza that’s all the buzz, prepared with Max’s signature coal-oven flair.  
Benefits: The YWCA of Northwest Georgia – a dynamic agency whose work focuses on programs to reduce domestic violence and sexual assault.

JessicaShops “Ciao Down” Pizza
Created by: Jessica Dauler, JessicaShops.com deal shopper, radio and TV personality 
A stylish pizza with great taste featuring goat cheese, prosciutto, artichokes and roasted red pepper.
Benefits: LifeLine Animal Project  -  LifeLine provides a safety net for thousands of Atlanta’s dogs and cats in need.  

Mike Peterson's "GameDay" Pizza
Created by: Mike Peterson, Atlanta Falcons Linebacker #53
A true touchdown for your taste buds loaded with delicious BBQ chicken, pineapples and peppers.
Benefits: Mike Peterson Foundation – supports underserved youth and socio-economically challenged families in Mike’s hometown of Alachua, FL and his NFL communities of Atlanta and Jacksonville.

Holly Firfer’s “Veggie Pizza” (no animals harmed in the making!)
Created by: Holly Firfer, Atlanta radio personality and CNN anchor/reporter 
A veggie-lover’s delight featuring olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, white wine/olive oil drizzle, feta and fresh grated parmesan. 
Benefits: Victoria Stilwell Foundation – provides financial support and canine behavior expertise to assistance dog organizations and small animal rescue shelters. 

Ashley Hesseltine’s “Witty + Pretty” Pizza
Created by: Ashley Hesseltine, “Witty + Pretty” blogger, DailyCandy Atlanta editor and TV personality
A slice of heaven with the mouth-watering combo of goat cheese, chicken, spinach, tomato and roasted red onion.
Benefits: Kate’s Club – empowers children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling through various programs, support services, outings, and friendships with peers who share the experience.

Armed with the only genuine coal-burning oven in Georgia, Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria lures die-hard and casual pizza lovers alike with its unique 1,500-degree coal burning process that creates a perfectly crisp crust and distinct taste and texture that’s been a hallmark of New York City pizzerias for more than a century.  Max’s Coal Oven Pizzeria is located in downtown Atlanta’s Luckie Marietta District at 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313.  Hours of operation are Sunday through Wednesday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.  For more information or to make a reservation, call 404.974.2941 or visit www.maxsatl.com.