New Sign for Pizza Walay on H Street
Citi Pizza–previously New Citi Pizza–has rebranded again as Pizza Walay and has repainted its interior. There is not currently an online presence, but a Yelp review reports that they offer a variety of pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Despite the new name and sign, there is still a sign for Citi Pizza above the new one. Citi Pizza underwent a major renovation back in 2016 but had recently been listed for sale for $95,000.
We’ve known for several months that a new gourmet pizza place was coming to H Street (1118 H Street to be precise) and would add an important missing ingredient to the H Street dining scene. The new place will be called H &Pizza, and co-owners Steve Salis and Michael Lastoria have been slowly revealing the details of the restaurant in anticipation of the opening. Last week, Washington City Paper filled in some details by reporting (among other details) that H &Pizza plans to open June 1st, will allow customers to completely customize their pizzas by featuring an assembly line style format (and choosing from a variety of toppings, sauces, and crusts), and will be open late on the weekends.
This week we caught up with co-owner Steve Salis and were able to learn some exciting (and tasty) details. Most importantly, H &Pizza will not be any average pizza joint. Check out some of these sauces that diners will be able to choose from: Basil Pesto, Mushroom Tartufo (Mushroom Truffle spread) Ricotta, Red Chickpea spread, Classic Marinara, and Spicy Marinara. And how about these toppings: Smoked Bacon, Sopressata, Proscuitto, Hot Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Broccolli Rabe, Kalamata Olives, Artichokes, Arugula, Soy Cheese (lactose free) and mozzarella cheese they will make in house. If you don’t feel like designing your own pizza, H &Pizza will offer special pizzas that you can order right off the menu and they will make for you. In addition to pizza, H &Pizza will have several salads and deserts as well as a beverage menu featuring wine, beer, and specialty drinks.
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