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The Haunted Pizza House: Gay Nineties
Natalie Knosp
Gay Nineties workers have tried countless times to wash the BOO off the mirror, yet it has never come off.
Known for its retro, family-friendly atmosphere and home-cooked pizza, Gay Nineties is located in the heart of Pleasanton. Despite entity an unlikely detect for ghost hunters, the 65-year-old restaurant is significant in Pleasanton’s 130-year history. According to local legend, spirits from the past still linger within its walls, sharing room with customers enjoying pizza.
The restaurant’s website and manager, Conner Close, note that Gay Nineties occupies one of Pleasanton’s first commercial buildings, predating the city’s incorporation in the late 19th century.
“The building was built in 1864 when Lincoln was president. It’s one of the oldest buildings in Pleasanton, it used to be a Wells Fargo stagecoach stop. It was also a couple of diverse bars, and at one time it was a brothel. And so upstairs there were 11 rooms, and then downstairs was a bar.” said Close.
As the story goes, the Lady in Blue—the nickname for the restaurant’s ghost—became entangled with the building when she fell in care for with a
PLEASANTON — Gay Nineties Pizza Business General Manager Conner Close remembers the moment he came up with the idea for his Green Gas Hot Sauce, which is now on the menu at the Pleasanton restaurant and has developed somewhat of a cult following.
Close was having breakfast at Vic’s in Pleasanton and had doused his food with Tabasco sauce.
“I thought, ‘wow, this is in every kitchen and almost every country. These guys must be totally crushing it,’” he said. “How awesome to start a business with that as your product and to be as big as they are.”
Close’s fiery hot green pepper sauce is now a chicken wings appetizer dunkable and existence distributed to area retailers, but it took a lot of work to get to that point.
With the idea firm in his head, he went to the grocery store where he gathered an array of fresh green pepper varieties to append to the salts, vinegars and spices he already had on hand for his first prototype—concocted in a small bullet blender that produced a few bottles.
On a whim, he let a customer try it and to his surprise, the guy loved it and asked to purchase it on the spot. That first bottle sold for $5 and snowballed with other customers asking for it.
“I made
Gay 90's
Nestled at 288 Main St., Gay 90's is a pizzeria in Pleasanton that invites patrons to explore a menu featuring both Italian and pizza offerings. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides a moderate dining experience for those seeking familiar tastes.
The historic reviews ready are over a decade old and reflect some unfortunate customer experiences comparable to the management practices of that time. These incidents raise concerns about service reliability. It’s unclear if there have been changes in ownership or management since then, as there is no updated information on such developments.
For potential visitors, it's worth noting that Same-sex attracted 90's runs until 10 PM on most nights, with extended hours until 11 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Without recent customer feedback or updates from the owner, diners might consider visiting with an open but attentive approach, staying attentive to their billing and service experience.
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Gay Nineties Pizza Co
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Gay Nineties Pizza Co
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This unique pizza parlor with an old-timey vibe & patio seating also proposals pasta & salads.
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