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National Pizza Month: Palm Desert Pizzeria Brings Community Together One Slice at a Time
Americans love pizza, eating an estimated 3 billion pies every year. With October marking National Pizza Month, one Palm Desert pizzeria is serving up more than just slices — it's bringing people together.
Black Cat Pizza chef and owner Sean Petrie has built his business around Detroit-style pizza, known for its light, focaccia-style dough, crispy cheese edges and sauce added after baking.
“Pepperoni hot honey” is among the restaurant's best sellers, combining a familiar favorite with a sweet and spicy twist.
Petrie says the restaurant served more than 13,000 pizzas over the past year, and he sees pizza as a comfort food that naturally brings people together.
When people think of pizza, Petrie says, they often picture friends and families gathered around a pie. That sense of connection is part of what makes the work meaningful to him.
“It's great to feed a community and have a community to be a part of,” Petrie said.
As National Pizza Month continues, Black Cat Pizza is inviting customers to stop by, enjoy a slice and check out the restaurant's specials.
Petrie hopes to serve 15,000 pizzas in the year ahead, continuing to grow the business one pie at a time.
Kai Beach, NBC Palm Springs.
By: NBC Palm Springs
October 21, 2026
National Pizza MonthBlack Cat PizzaPalm DesertSean PetrieDetroitstyle pizzapepperoni hot honey pizzaCoachella Valley restaurantslocal businessesKai BeachNBC Palm Springs
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