5000 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Back in February 2025 we wondered whether Rome Pizza & Sub (Friendship/Tenley/”Friendlytown”) Temporarily closed or “Temporarily closed”? We were overjoyed to learn that they had reopened in April 2025.

Alas, Thanks to Mark for sending on the sad news: (more…)



2153 P Street, NW previously home to Duffy’s and before them to Thai Pho Bistro, (also named at points Saigon Bistro Pho and EurAsian)

Ed. Note: Chicago pizza officially trending in DC!

La Merna

Chicago style tavern and pizzeria in DuPont Circle.

House made cheese, pasta, cocktails and fine foods.”

Thanks to Sam for sending: “La Merna on P Street soft open this weekend and fully open next week.” (more…)


I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I have questions. Oh yes, I do have questions.

Questions be damned – one need not know no more than “pizza is good”.

Pizza is good! This is FACT. This makes me so happy, I just can’t stop smiling.

Speaking of smiles here are a couple of sweet city ride scenes that brought me smiles on some recent walkabouts: (more…)



3282 M Street, NW

Sad news shared by the great Pizzeria Paradiso yesterday:

“ANNOUNCEMENT: After 24 incredible years, Pizzeria Paradiso will close its doors on M Street. The final day will be Sunday July 26th, when we will host an open-door farewell celebration—no ticket or reservation required. Ruth Gresser (Founder/Owner) and Carlos Delgado Gonzalez (Managing Partner) will be present at 1pm to offer a complimentary farewell toast for all guests. The farewell celebration will include free slices and salads (while supplies last) as a thank you to the community.

Since opening in 2002, this location has served as a true Georgetown anchor. We have so much to be proud of as we look back on nearly a quarter-century of memories: (more…)


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