Thank you Elyse and Conner for the Yummy Holiday Snacks!!! We enjoyed them 🙂

This newly-opened traditional pizzeria has rapidly become a Washington, D.C. favorite, serving up thin-crust pies topped with a spectacular sauce and freshly-sourced meats and vegetables. The team behind this restaurant has a unique pedigree – the pizzas are handled by Ettore Rusciano, who was born in Italy and studied the art of the pizzaiolio until he was awarded the title of Master, while his partner Leland Estes brings an encyclopedic knowledge of beers to the table. The restaurant offers 20 craft beers on draft and a large list of bottled brews from all over the globe. This combination makes Menomale a favored neighborhood hangout that has diners and drinkers alike raving. The centerpiece of the restaurant is a hand-built, 6,000 pound wood-fired oven that reaches internal temperatures of 900 degrees – essential for producing that crisp char that gives pizza its character. The space is a little small, but it’s always packed with pizza lovers who proclaim it the best in D.C.

Menomale Pizza Napoletana
2711 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 248-3946

www.menomale.us
www.yelp.com/biz/menomale-pizza-napoletana-washington

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Popcorn seems like a strange concept to hang a business around, but don’t tell that to the owner of Stella’s PopKern. She’s been producing some of the most awesome snacks in Washington, D.C., pairing fresh-popped corn with a variety of delectable flavors and winning an army of fans in the process.

Some of the best flavors include the classic salty caramel, drizzled with the perfect mixture of sweetness and savoriness, as well as the clarified butter with Brazilian sea salt that delivers a high-end take on the movie theater favorite. Cheese lovers rave about the white cheddar with Old Bay seasoning as well. In addition to the regular flavors, Stella’s rotates some special offerings throughout the year, with the white chocolate blood orange a favorite. Stella’s truck ranges all over the city, but you can keep track of it on their website or Twitter.

Stella’s PopKern
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 308-6364
www.stellaspopkern.com
www.yelp.com/biz/stellas-popkern-washington

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