Catholic University neighbourhood in upper Northeast: Menomale's Naples-style pizza, Brookland's Finest tavern, San Antonio Bakery and a quiet Monroe Street arts strip.
Brookland is DC's Catholic University quarter, and its food scene centres on 12th Street NE, where Ettore Rusciano's Menomale bakes VPN-certified Naples-style pies from a proofed dough program. Brookland's Finest tavern and San Antonio Bakery fill in the strip, with the Monroe Street arts stretch keeping it quiet.
Menomale in Washington DC is Ettore Rusciano's Brookland Naples-style pizzeria on 12th Street NE, with VPN-certified Neapolitan pies and a dough proofed.
OrderThe Diavola with spicy salami and DOP buffalo mozzarella; the kitchen's editorial standout.
TipThe patio runs through October; cash, card, and same-day delivery are all accepted.
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