Michael and Denice Hawes, founders of Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co., have created a unique dining experience inspired by their 70s and 80s childhood. Their restaurant evokes this nostalgic era when kids played until the streetlights came on and friends gathered in arcades and food courts, often dressed in the latest trends like jordache jeans or parachute pants. Darkside’s ambiance is carefully crafted with commissioned props and architecture that reflect this past era. The Hawes have traveled extensively to perfect their pizza, ensuring each slice offers a taste of history. Darkside invites guests to "come get a slice from the past," serving up not just excellent pizza but a vivid slice of simpler, cherished times.