In 1969, Colonel Eure opened the first Gatti's Pizza in Austin. The small pizza shop—which took its moniker from the maiden name of the colonel's wife—focused on handcrafting pies using real cheese, yeast-risen dough, and a signature tangy sauce. Today, more than 40 years later, Gatti’s Pizza has expanded into more than 140 locations across 13 states. But despite the brand’s growth, its mission to make quality food remains the same.

At one of Gatti’s outposts, patrons can build their own pies or select favorite pizzas such as the bacon double cheeseburger loaded with smoked provolone, beef, and bacon. Sides including four-cheese breadsticks and spicy chicken wings round out meals, and dessert pizzas topped with apples and streusel offer a sweet end to a savory meal. The restaurants also provide hot and cold buffet bars, allowing guests to sample every item on the menu without having to sneak into the kitchen.