The wood-burning grill in the open kitchen. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
Vinny Dotolo working in the kitchen of his latest restaurant. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
The interior of the former Damiano Mr. Pizza space is now filled with pale wood booths and high ceilings. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
At the back of the restaurant is a wine shop. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
Vinny Dotolo’s 1957 Chevy in back of the restaurant. No, sorry, it’s not their pizza delivery car. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
The open kitchen includes a wood-burning grill and a wood-assisted gas pizza oven. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
An “L.A. woman” pizza in a takeout box sits on the hood of Vinny Dotolo’s 1957 Chevy behind the new restaurant on Fairfax. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
Fresh pasta in the kitchen: All the pasta at Jon & Vinny’s is made in-house. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
The tables have old school plates -- and paper place mats for kids to color. (Amy Scattergood / Los Angeles Times)
