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An Early Look at Fuel Pizza (Pictures)
The Carolina pizzeria chain opens its first Washington-area location.
By
Anna Spiegel
The Ultimate, a sampler of slices at Fuel Pizza. Photographs by Erik Uecke.
Washington is no stranger to high-quality gas station food (R&R Taqueria, Fast Gourmet), and now there’s a new eatery with diesel-themed decor in town: Fuel Pizzeria, which opened Wednesday at 16th and K downtown.
Co-owner Jeremy Wladis, a New York native with local family ties, is bringing the signature slices of his home state—by way of the Carolinas, where he’s road-tested eight Fuel locations—to Washington, as well as crispy hot wings, calzones, garlic knots, and stuffed subs. District-specific items include Old Bay–dusted fries and wings, and the %$^& (translation: a habanero-spiced hot wing that’ll scorch your taste buds). There’s also a pizza take on a favorite local dip, loaded with artichoke, spinach, and lump crab, and a dessert pie topped with slow-cooked cherries. Sound too snazzy for a slice? There’s still crisp-yet-chewy-crusted wedges spread with tangy tomato sauce, fresh mozz, and pepperoni. Gluten-free versions are also available.
Fuel’s model is the fast-casual/sit-down hybrid we’ve seen with places like Pork Barrel BBQ, order-at-the-counter eateries where you can still sip a cold beer or margarita (Fuel will serve both when the liquor license comes through, which it is expected to do this week), and attendants can bus your table, bring another round of drinks while you’re watching the game on a flat-screen, or, in the case of the pizzeria, show up at your doorstep with a hot pie. The initial delivery area will be within a six-mile radius, but look for that to expand, along with the operation itself: Up next is a second location in Penn Quarter. Check back here for details.
Fuel Pizza. 1606 K St., NW; 202-659-3835; fuelpizza.com. Monday through Wednesday 11 AM to 11 PM, Thursday through Saturday 10 AM to 3 AM, Sunday 10 AM to 10 PM.
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Dear heavens, WHY do people not VERIFY the meaning of unusual WORDS before they misuse THEM!?! Ugh, I miss sensible, clear statements when I see people try to sound superior by using words like PABLUM!!!
Seriously, just say what you mean, or, perhaps just ask the question reasonably: "Why is there a lemon served on one of the slices?" Or just don’t order it. There are lots of pizza places around that will at least try to satisfying your NY pizza craving.
Posted by: Smug Much?, Jan 31, 2012 10:17:45 AM
When I hear NY people complain about pizza and bagels I don’t understand why they just don’t move back. It is obviously the most important thing in their lives since it is all they ever seem to talk about.........
Posted by: DCboy, Jan 20, 2012 09:33:31 AM
There’s a lemon on the pizza because it’s a slice topped with lump crab, artichoke, and spinach (like with crab dip, a squeeze of lemon never hurts).
Posted by: C, Jan 19, 2012 04:27:51 PM
Dear heavens, WHY is there a LEMON on a PIZZA!?! Ugh, I miss NY pizza when I see pablum like this!!!
Posted by: sigmagrrl, Jan 19, 2012 12:29:59 PM
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