D.C. just can’t get enough of cheese, dough and red sauce. It’s a timeless combination of three delicious flavors (plus endless toppings).
The District is the ninth most pizza-obsessed city according to an analysis conducted by the frozen pizza brand Home Run Inn. It even ranked above New York City, the self-proclaimed home to the “world's best pizza.” If you are a District resident who has pizza on the brain, celebrate your cravings on National Pizza Day.
This year, several pizzerias in D.C. are working to fight food insecurity with nonprofits and for Pizza Across America, when pizza shops donate and deliver pies to local shelters. Plus, it's almost guaranteed that a pizza for a good cause will taste better.
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Here’s where to find deals on slices and pies in the D.C. area on Friday, Feb. 9 (go here for deals from national chains):
BurnBox Pizza
📍 Waldorf and Watkins Park
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Here's an order you can feel good about any day of the year. BurnBox says it's mission is to give back to the community by donating a pie for each one sold.
Pizza Paradiso
📍 Various locations in D.C.; Hyattsville, Maryland
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“Eat your pizza” at Pizza Paradiso for a feel-good craving fix. The restaurant is donating one pizza for every three pizzas sold on Feb. 9 to Bread for the City, a nonprofit that helps the D.C. community access resources.
Manny & Olga's
📍 Various locations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
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The beloved Greek pizzeria is participating in Pizza Across America to help fight hunger. This week, the Georgetown and 14th street locations made their first donations! See which locations are working with Slice Out Hunger here.
Wiseguy Pizza
📍 Various locations in D.C.
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Another "damn good pizza" spot is Wiseguy Pizza. The Italian-style pizzeria is known for its unique pies, including Chicken Paneer and Korean Chicken.
National Pizza Day in Barracks Row
📍 8th Street SE, Washington D.C.
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Go on a tour of the best pizza places in the 8th Street Barracks Row area. Eight of the neighborhoods' pizza restaurants plan to serve up slices with all-day specials, including Ledo Pizza and Lola's. The Miracle Theatre will show the romantic comedy "Mystic Pizza" at 7 p.m.
Pupatella
📍 Various locations in Virginia; Dupont, D.C.
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Have a pizza party at Pupatella with Neapolitan pies prepared in the Naples, Italy, tradition. The neighborhood restaurant recommends the spicy Diavola or savory Mushroom Tart and their house-made limoncello for dessert.
Editor's note: A previous version of this article said Wiseguy Pizza in Chinatown and Navy Yard were working with Slice Out Hunger. The article has been updated to reflect that is no longer the case.
