When I was 13 you could ask me to name my favorite food and without hesitation I would say pizza. As an adult, I often feel obligated to give a far more “foodie-like” answer – a trendy item, a popular new restaurant, or name-drop a joint in a popular new neighborhood. Though the more I think about it the more I realize the answer at age 31 is the same as at 13 – my favorite food is still pizza. 

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As of a month ago, neither Alix or I had been to any of the &pizza locations. That quickly changed when we received the opportunity to participate in the first &tour. The 3-4 hour event took us around to four &pizza spots and provided different pizzas with beer and wine pairings. An added benefit was learning about where the company’s concept originated, and some of the goals they have moving forward. 

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Highlights from the trip were the Bacon Cheeseburger pizza, Maverick, Moonstruck, and their signature dessert the Lori Lane. Some of the pairing favorites included the &pizza proprietary wine, &Wine, DC Brau, and a newly released &beer that we sampled at the final stop.

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Many of you already count &pizza among your favorite pizza shops. After getting the opportunity to visit four of their locations, it’s earned a solid position on our list. Keep your eyes open for news on upcoming tours,  as they’re a great way to spend a couple hours on the weekend and get insight on an incredible brand.

What’s your favorite pizza shop or item from &pizza?

Cheers!