Custom FUEL opened its
third DC location today, taking over the much sought-after 1635 Connecticut Avenue, NW space, two blocks north of Dupont Circle (former home to
Potbelly...
yawn.) Today's bow was officially a
soft opening; but that didn't stop hundreds of hungry pizza fans from getting their first (of many, many) pizza fixes.
Speaking of pizza... Co-owner Zach Current has been busy concocting
five new pizza creations, including my latest favorite,
Cipollini Onion, Chicken Sausage & Roasted Red Peppers. Trust me, you're gonna
love chicken sausage. Also debuting, the truly decadent
Mushroom & Truffle Cream, which puts the
P in Premium Pizza. I draw the line at
three pies in one sitting; but I can't wait to get my hands on
Prosciutto, Fig & Arugula with a blend of Gorgonzola and Mozzarella cheeses.
Riviera brings spinach, artichoke and Kalamata olives to the party; while
Spinach & Chicken Alfredo combines Alfredo sauce with roasted chicken, spinach and Parmesan-garlic cheese. Pies range from $6.57 for Just Cheese to $9.37 for seven different Premium pies, each one assembled before your eyes with your choice of add-ons/substitutions.
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| Dining area |
Plans for an
official opening celebration are still in the works, but Custom FUEL joins nearby
Five Guys as the ultimate 1-2 fast casual combination: Guess where
I'll be all summer? Custom FUEL's Dupont Circle location will be open seven days a week, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
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| Order station |
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| My favorite stools! |
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| Co-owner Jeremy Wladis takes a breather... sorta |
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| Classic Sausage, Pepper & Onion Pizza |
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| ½ Chicken Sausage and ½ Mushroom & Truffle Cream Pizza* |
* Don't get too excited. ½ pizzas aren't available for retail (at least not yet.) Call this one a "media sampler," one of the perks of running a food & entertainment website.
