Sacramento loses an original

Cbs13.com reports the passing of Zelda’s Original Gourmet Pizza owner Zelda Breslin.

Friends remember she ran a tight ship, riding herd on restless customers waiting in line, discouraging patrons from lingering after meals and insisting on cash-only payments.

Wow, I had no idea. I have only been a handful of times and have enjoyed the pie. I’ve never had the opportunity to experience Zelda herself, however. How disappointing. I’d love to hear from you down/mid townies on your experiences there and with Zelda.

Any way you slice it (waa waa waa), she’s a part of Sacramento history and deserves recognition on this here web log.

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4 thoughts on “Sacramento loses an original”

  1. Zelda was a good woman. We shared the same hair dresser for years, Robert Brown. I always lovd her, she would always bring Pie to her appointments w/ robert…we all shared the slices of Joy!! I saw her 3 weeks ago, she was very tired. I am sure she is making pizza for Jesus as we speak!!

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  2. Little known fact: Zelda was also the owner and landlord of the “oh-so-cute” cottages on H St. and 35. They’re the white adobe jobs with tile roofs that sit down the street from the park. It’s quite the idyllic environment right in the heart of E. Sac.

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  3. Zelda was a walking, talking, hard-working, living, breathing classic. I was with a group that was told to mosey along and did so with no hard feelings. A place that tiny needs a stage manager. I always appreciated the way she treated everyone the same way and never moved or expanded.

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