(BPT) - National Pizza Day is just around the corner, a delicious celebration of America's all-time favorite food. Many cities across the nation have their own signature take on the savory slice - from Detroit's crust crunch to New York's champagne water pizza dough to Chicago's deep dish.

Pizza's legendary status has inspired bold variations, including BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse's unique California twist. Since 1978, the restaurant's award-winning pizzas have served as a catalyst for bringing friends, family and communities together to share a good time over a great slice.

Now, for the first time in 47 years - and just in time for National Pizza Day - BJ's has reimagined its beloved pizza from the ground up, reengineering every element of the recipe to deliver a new, elevated experience for its guests. It's the perfect slice to savor to celebrate the country's most beloved bite.

Honoring legacy with tasty innovation

How do you remix a classic? For BJ's, it means walking a fine line between honoring its past while looking to the future.

"It's undeniable that pizza is the cornerstone of BJ's legacy," said Lyle Tick, chief executive officer and president of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. "From our very first deep-dish slice in 1978, pizza has been at the heart of everything we do. This relaunch is about honoring the artisanal legacy that built BJ's reputation while taking it to the next level."

To stoke the oven of inspiration, BJ's culinary team traveled coast to coast for a deep dive into the different styles of pizza beloved by so many. The result? A California original that remixes the best influences from pizza's most iconic cities.

Because Chicago's signature pie is what started it all, BJ's has turned up the heat on this legendary pizza with these exciting new features:

• Hand-pressed, double-proofed dough for a crispier bite
• Whole milk mozzarella for a richer melt and creamier texture
• Fresh-pack tomato sauce for a brighter, bolder flavor
• Sausage roasted in-house for a zesty zing
• Cup and char pepperoni for a savory punch of craveability

You can also indulge in a mouth-watering lineup of signature creations that take familiar favorites to the next level - like the all-new Epic Five Meat and Pepperoni Extreme. Don't forget to try classics such as the BJ's Favorite and Classic Combo. From indulgent selections like Chicken Bacon Ranch and Barbeque Chicken to lighter choices such as Vegetarian or a full customizable Build Your Own, BJ's offers something for every pizza lover.

Time recipes with elevated flavors to bring folks together

BJ's creative remix of the legendary pies from across the country offers a bold and unforgettable experience.

"We're giving guests a pizza experience that's authentically BJ's - bold, unforgettable and uniquely our own," said Tick.

"California has always been about blending influences and remixing traditions into something bold and new, and BJ's pizza is no different," said Tick. "We've taken the best from New York's water, Chicago's deep dish and Detroit's signature crunch, and remixed them into a California original. BJ's doesn't play favorites - we celebrate all the great pizza traditions in one legendary creation. This is the remix we've all been waiting for."

On National Pizza Day and every Monday throughout the year, enjoy any large deep dish pizza for $19.99. To find your nearest BJ's Restaurant location to enjoy these reimagined icons, visit BJsRestaurant.com.