[DonRocks]

Edan Macquaid, long-time pizzaiolo at 2 Amys, is partnering with the owners of 2941 to open a pizzeria in downtown Falls Church. The name is to be determined, and the location is best kept off-the-record for now. This has been in the works for some time, and, at least on paper, has the potential to be one of the most exciting restaurants to open in 2008. Look for Macquaid back in action as a full partner, serving up wood-fired Neopolitan pizza - possibly with DOC status - antipasti, a full selection of beer and wine, possibly a liquor license, an exhibition kitchen, and seating at the bar. Not all details have been resolved, and I don't wish to overstep my bounds, so this is all I feel comfortable saying for now.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and we'll see you soon.

Cheers!
Rocks.

[Scott Johnston]

What is considered "Downtown Falls Church", Do you mean old town (intersection of Rt 7 and 29) do you mean closer to 7 Corners? or do you mean close to Tyson's? Falls Church seems to spew in several directions.

DonRocks, on Feb 27 2008, 12:51 AM, said:

Edan Macquaid, long-time pizzaiolo at 2 Amys, is partnering with the owners of 2941 to open a pizzeria in downtown Falls Church. The name is to be determined, and the location is best kept off-the-record for now. This has been in the works for some time, and, at least on paper, has the potential to be one of the most exciting restaurants to open in 2008. Look for Macquaid back in action as a full partner, serving up wood-fired Neopolitan pizza - possibly with DOC status - antipasti, a full selection of beer and wine, possibly a liquor license, an exhibition kitchen, and seating at the bar. Not all details have been resolved, and I don't wish to overstep my bounds, so this is all I feel comfortable saying for now.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and we'll see you soon.

Cheers!
Rocks.

[DonRocks]

Scott Johnston, on Feb 27 2008, 01:32 PM, said:

What is considered "Downtown Falls Church", Do you mean old town (intersection of Rt 7 and 29) do you mean closer to 7 Corners? or do you mean close to Tyson's? Falls Church seems to spew in several directions.

Old town.

[Scott Johnston]

Gosh, Do you think it will be better than the landmark Anthony's? and Zpizza? Falls Church is moving up in the world!

http://www.anthonysrestaurantva.com/

[DanCole42]

More competition for my beloved American Flatbread...

I've heard conflicting reports over declining quality in 2 Amy's pizza.... is Macquaid still on board there?

[Sthitch]

DanCole42, on Feb 27 2008, 02:50 PM, said:

More competition for my beloved American Flatbread...

I've heard conflicting reports over declining quality in 2 Amy's pizza.... is Macquaid still on board there?

No. Look up pizza man's posts and it might shed some light on why.

[Twinsdaddy]

DonRocks, on Feb 27 2008, 12:51 AM, said:

Edan Macquaid, long-time pizzaiolo at 2 Amys, is partnering with the owners of 2941 to open a pizzeria in downtown Falls Church. The name is to be determined, and the location is best kept off-the-record for now. This has been in the works for some time, and, at least on paper, has the potential to be one of the most exciting restaurants to open in 2008. Look for Macquaid back in action as a full partner, serving up wood-fired Neopolitan pizza - possibly with DOC status - antipasti, a full selection of beer and wine, possibly a liquor license, an exhibition kitchen, and seating at the bar. Not all details have been resolved, and I don't wish to overstep my bounds, so this is all I feel comfortable saying for now.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and we'll see you soon.

Cheers!
Rocks.

This confirms some scuttlebutt I heard recently. I work in downtown FC. This is what we in the news biz call "second-sourcing."

[Scott Johnston]

All kidding aside, this is great news for everyone involved! I look forward to a opening date in the near future.

[Juventino]

I've heard there are other locations set to open as well. The Master of Puppets that lured him away owns other restaurants. Also, the Pizza boy from Two Ammys (SP?) isn't the head Pizzaiolo..................it is someone else.

[themeatguy]

Juventino, on Mar 1 2008, 02:57 PM, said:

I've heard there are other locations set to open as well. The Master of Puppets that lured him away owns other restaurants. Also, the Pizza boy from Two Ammys (SP?) isn't the head Pizzaiolo..................it is someone else.

That is correct. What I know is that the owner of 2941 is going to open SEVERAL of these over the Washington Metropolitan area. One of the good things about it is that I understand Patrick Diess is overseeing the operation. Patrick was Jon Krinn's Executive Sous when he opened 2941.

THE PIZZA SHOULD BE AWESOME.

[Juventino]

themeatguy, on Mar 4 2008, 09:37 AM, said:

That is correct. What I know is that the owner of 2941 is going to open SEVERAL of these over the Washington Metropolitan area. One of the good things about it is that I understand Patrick Diess is overseeing the operation. Patrick was Jon Krinn's Executive Sous when he opened 2941.

THE PIZZA SHOULD BE AWESOME.

Have you tasted the trial pizzas? LOL

[themeatguy]

Juventino, on Mar 4 2008, 02:56 PM, said:

Have you tasted the trial pizzas? LOL

o, but if I know Pats cooking, and I do, I would have to say that it is going to be good. Pat has always put out a good plate.

[DonRocks]

DonRocks, on Feb 27 2008, 01:51 AM, said:

Edan Macquaid, long-time pizzaiolo at 2 Amys, is partnering with the owners of 2941 to open a pizzeria in downtown Falls Church. The name is to be determined, and the location is best kept off-the-record for now. This has been in the works for some time, and, at least on paper, has the potential to be one of the most exciting restaurants to open in 2008. Look for Macquaid back in action as a full partner, serving up wood-fired Neopolitan pizza - possibly with DOC status - antipasti, a full selection of beer and wine, possibly a liquor license, an exhibition kitchen, and seating at the bar. Not all details have been resolved, and I don't wish to overstep my bounds, so this is all I feel comfortable saying for now.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and we'll see you soon.

Cheers!
Rocks.

Now that some of the details have been leaked, I'll step in and add that the correct name is Pizzeria Orso, not Pizzeria Orzo.

Cheers,
Rocks

[ed209]

Juventino, on Mar 4 2008, 02:56 PM, said:

Have you tasted the trial pizzas? LOL

Fortunatly I have, and I look forward to being able to try them in situ

[danfishe]

Anyone know where this project stands?

[goodeats]

danfishe, on 21 August 2009 - 09:27 AM, said:

Anyone know where this project stands?

A random drive-by showed a nicely-painted sign in the window, at the building marked 400 S. Maple Avenue. This is right "behind" (or to the right of?) the Elevation Burger plaza. I didn't have a chance to peek inside.

[DonRocks]

DonRocks, on 12 August 2008 - 03:58 PM, said:

Now that some of the details have been leaked, I'll step in and add that the correct name is Pizzeria Orso, not Pizzeria Orzo.

Cheers,
Rocks

Edan, you told me it was Orso, no? Any idea when it's going to open?
Click here for the floor plan (which says Orzo).

[pizza man]

Yeah, It's Orso, and that's the floorplan..(although I've never seen that version before.)

*edit* actually, I've seen it before, just not the misspelled version.. Gotta have somebody fix that.

Hopefully construction will start soon.