Radius Pizza in Mount Pleasant is a fairly new, trendy little pizzeria/restaurant that “satisfies guests’ palates by putting a unique spin on contemporary seasonal cuisine.”
They have two menus, dominated, of course, by pizza. And they aren’t cheap, either, but nothing good in life usually is.
Their theme pizzas run from $16-$20 (for small or large), and boast quite the names, from the merely Italian-sounding exotic (Bimoto and Aprilla), to ones seemingly named after sexy two-wheeled vehicles (Vespa and Ducati).
But it gets better. At Radius, they let you build your own. Prices start off at $15 for small pies and $18 for large ones, and then you start the spending, with each topping costing you a bit (some as much as $3 for large pizzas).
But if you have a small group, it’s fairly reasonable. As long as you don’t eat like me.
The selection of toppings is very impressive. Oh, you’ve got your quotidian mushroom and pepperoni, but also your not-so-quotidian eggplant, red onion, organic spinach, feta, artichokes, house-cured pancetta, caramelized onions: in other words, some fancy-schmancy toppings.
And yes, like many new eateries, this one is vegan-friendly, with Teese Vegan Cheese available for those inclined.
Lest you need to ask, yes, Radius also features a wine list with a local flavor, and an “eclectic and local beer selection” as well.
They’ve been getting quite a few write-ups, being featured in heavy hitters like The Washington Post, the Washington City Paper and Washingtonian magazine.
Being kind folks, Radius lets you know what’s happening, literally. That’s what they call it, the what’s happening page. (Can the Rerun jokes already.)
And what’s happening these days is NFL football: “During all NFL games, we will be offering our $5 Slice and Pint Happy Hour special AND 1/2 price drafts!”
Wow, but as of this writing, with the Washington Redskins just getting clobbered 20-9 against the lowly Miami Dolphins, one has to wonder if anyone will be interested in cheering for the burgundy and gold. Good thing D.C. is such a transient town.
Radius is open Monday-Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on Saturday-Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. They also offer free delivery.
So, if you rent an apartment in Mount Pleasant or nearby Capital Heights, walk on over and order something at Radius Pizza.
Not in the neighborhood? Hit the nearby Capital Heights Metro stop on the Green/Yellow Line. A great pizza is waiting.
