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Worst Press Release Ever?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Manny & Olga’s will be offering heart-shaped pizzas this Valentines Day.

Silver Spring , MD – February 6, 2007 – The babysitter’s booked, dinner reservations are made, now what to do for the kids? Manny & Olga’s Pizza, voted “Top 100 New Franchises” two years running, has a simple, heart-felt solution: A heart-shaped pizza. Manny & Olga’s Pizza heart-shaped pizzas are a perfect way for parents to express their love on Valentine’s Day, especially when leaving the kids for a night on the town.”

Heart shaped pizzas?  Really?  How about a free soda or something.  I mean if your looking for promotional ideas.  This ranks up there with, gosh, I don’t know what this ranks up there with, I think this could be the worst.

While We Are On The Subject of Pizza

By Prince Of Petworth

I know we weren’t talking about pizza but it is seldom far from my mind. So I’ve never been to Radius in Mt. Pleasant [Ed. note: Can you tell I walked around Mt. Pleasant recently?] but I was taken by the sign “A slice of New York Pizza”. So what’s the word, pizza aficionados? Rate the pizza compared to Red Rocks, Maroni and Bros. and Vace’s.

It’s Official Manny and Olga’s Pizzeria is Coming to Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

I had heard a rumor a while back that Manny and Olga’s was coming but I just received an official press release today. The press release says:

“Silver Spring, MD – January 8th 2008 – Manny & Olga’s Pizza Systems Inc. announced today the expansion of its newest unit in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. With construction getting ready to begin the opening of the store is scheduled for early Summer 2008.”

Oddly it doesn’t give a location. But I do think this is a good development. I have a buddy who lives near the 14th Street location and he swears by it as a great (drunken) late night snack . I can certainly appreciate having that option closer to home.

Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema Gives Red Rocks A Paltry 1 1/2 Stars

By Prince Of Petworth

Sietsema concludes: “RedRocks has some details to fine-tune. Pacing is one of them. Chances are high that you’ll be eating your appetizer when your entree appears. Variety — easy on the carbs, please — is another issue. On the other hand, pizza is the purpose, and RedRocks, with a tweak here and a more generous hand there, could well become a destination for other than just its neighbors.”

Read the full article here.

Consider Me Converted To Moroni & Brothers Pizza

By Prince Of Petworth

So after a number of emails from readers I returned to Moroni & Brothers for pizza this weekend. Moroni & Brothers is located at 4811 Georgia Ave. NW. I think it is very telling that the owner (perhaps one of the nicest people in the business) has written to Petworth News to ask the community for suggestions on improvements. And I’d have to agree with most commenters – the pizza needs no improvement. The crust really is exceptional.  I officially and publicly shall concur that the pizza is superior to Red Rocks. But I still feel that Red Rocks has a superior dining area and of course outdoor patio.  Thankfully, I think there is room for both pizza joints.   I have no doubt that Moroni & Brothers pizza will become a Petworth institution in no time.

Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema Gives Red Rocks a Great Review!

By Prince Of Petworth

Read the full article here.

A sample:”The focus is pizza, but you don’t have to eat crust to fuel up here. The kitchen also makes bruschetti, panini, salads and a handful of main courses, including a roast fish of the day and golf ball-size meatballs served on runny polenta. And the bar pours refreshing chasers in the form of Chimay Triple and Allagash White beers on tap — among RedRocks’ 30 or so available suds.”

Want More Pizza?

By Prince Of Petworth

Moroni & Brother’s Restaurant is located at 4811 Georgia Ave. NW . You can see from the picture that the have a brick oven which makes the pizza out of this world. But I have to tell you that I found the menu to be a little confusing. It was odd to see the pizza and the Central American dishes, it seemed as though the restaurant wasn’t quite sure whether it wanted to be a Pizzeria or a Central American restaurant. I suppose if they do both well, than all the better. It pains me to say this but I was a little disappointed. Now, don’t get me wrong, the pizza was great. But if I’m going to get pizza I’m still going to Red Rocks. And if I want a Central American theme I’m still going to El Limeno or El Torgoraz. You can kind of tell from the picture but this place is very spartan and it just didn’t feel very relaxing. The server was super nice and I really wish them well. But for me, when you consider the whole package, Red Rocks is far superior. But that is just me, you should check it out for yourselves. As I live about equidistant from both joints I’m choosing Red Rocks. What do you think? Can both these restaurants survive? I think there is enough distance between them that they should be ok.

I Shed a Tear of Joy Tonight

By Prince Of Petworth

All the hype is true! Red Rocks Pizzeria opened tonight and I wept like a baby I was so happy. Before I get to the restaurant let me just say that I think RedRocks represents all that is good and positive about development in Columbia Heights and Petworth. I sat outside and witnessed true diversity. There were Latinos, Whites, Blacks, young and old(er) and plenty of babies. I even spotted Petworth’s very own Bill Crandall and family. It almost felt like a community get together. You could just sense how happy everyone was. Like they had been waiting so long for something like this to come along. And it didn’t disappoint. Of course, there were some minor issues that need to be worked out but on opening night it is to be expected and overall I felt that the experience was sublime.

I started off with a delicious glass of Chimay beer which tasted like what I can only imagine beer tastes like in heaven. I ordered the Napoli pizza which came with anchovies, basil and all the good stuff. For 10 bucks it was delicious and plenty filling. But I think it is the combination of great food and great atmosphere that made the experience so pleasant. I honestly feel like that is the type of restaurant people have been dreaming about. And for the first time in a long time our dreams have finally come true. It is simple but classy, cheap but delicious. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

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