“fast casual” Pizza Studio opening in Dupont Circle in February

1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW

Pizza Studio is opening in the former Baja Fresh space by the Dupont South metro. The press release says:

“Pizza Studio, the leader in the emerging fast casual pizza category, is thrilled to announce the arrival of its flagship location in Dupont Circle at 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW, slated to open late-February. The new restaurant is the first to hit the DC market with more openings planned as part of the company’s growth in the capital area. Since its first opening in Southern California in 2013, Pizza Studio has quickly expanded with 24 locations around the US and over 200 more already in the works for 2015 and beyond.

“We could not be happier to make our debut in DC,” said Pizza Studio Co-Founder & CEO Samit Varma. A graduate of Magruder High School in Derwood, Maryland, and the US Naval Academy, Varma is making a homecoming after traveling the country with the military. “We designed Pizza Studio to offer everything from lunch to dinner to snacking and late-night dining, because we offer pizzas with unlimited toppings, which means endless possibilities.”

Pizza Studio offers diners the opportunity to “Create Your Masterpiece™” by building personalized pizzas from an array of fresh, high quality ingredients including a choice of specialty crusts and sauces, all natural and nitrate-free premium meats, and roasted vegetables. Offering something for everyone, Pizza Studio also provides vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Always priced at $7.99 for an 11” pie, each masterpiece includes unlimited toppings at no additional cost.

In addition to “Create Your Masterpiece”, those looking for inspiration can select from any of Pizza Studio’s chef-designed ‘Studio Masterpiece’ options for $7.99, or the ‘Starving Artist’ pizzas, priced at only $5.99. They include the familiar Pepperoni, Margherita, and Buffalo Chicken, which is served on a spicy firecracker crust with cayenne pepper, buffalo sauce, freshly grated mozzarella, all natural chicken breast, topped with cool ranch dressing and fresh basil. Additional menu items include chef-crafted signature salads, as well as oven-baked cookies and a selection of fountain beverages.

The restaurant’s interior will be adorned with its signature “starving artists’ wall” featuring works of art created by locals from Washington’s thriving art community, all of which are consigned from the artists and available for purchase. As Pizza Studio is interested in supporting the local art community, the restaurant does not take any commission on art sales. For more information about submitting art for consideration, contact [email protected] and mention the Dupont Circle location.

Pizza Studio will be open daily from 11am to 10pm, with extended late night hours Thursday through Saturday; online ordering will be available for those on-the-go and can be made by visiting www.pizzastudio.com.”