More pizza coming to Locust Point
Midnight Sun Sam passed along a great tip to me. One of the owners of Matthew's Pizza, Chris Maler, is going to open a pizza place -- completely separate from Matthew's -- with a new partner, Lando Orsino, where Truman's bar was at 1230 Fort Ave. in Locust Point.
The only picture I could find of Maler -- you'll thank me for this, Chris -- is 11 years old.
This will happen in December at the earliest. (And we all know what that means.) Both partners have sons named Luca, so it's understandable why their new place will be named Luca's Cafe.
Note that it's not Luca's Pizzeria. There will be sandwiches, salads, appetizers and entrees as well as pizzas. The pizzas will be...
(Sun archives)
...thin-crusted, unlike Matthew's, but so far the partners haven't made a decision on whether these will be brick oven pizzas or fire roasted. I'm a little hazy on the difference even after talking to Maler, so if anyone would like to expound on what makes a particular kind of pizza oven great, feel free.
It sounds as if they're doing a pretty major renovation of the space, exposing brick and replacing the bar and other hardwoods. The bar area will seat about 25, the downstairs dining room another 25, and the upstairs 40.
Comments
Just wanted to let you know that it looks like they are working hard on 'Luca's Cafe' in Locust Point. The sign is up and I can only hope that it will open soon! I am a huge fan of Matthew's so I am excited to see what Luca's has to offer.
Thanks! I love tips. Keep us posted.
Posted by: smcm02 | November 30, 2007 11:57 AM
I hope Lando Orsino is better at the Pizza business then the private ambulance business.......
Posted by: krmiller4217 | February 12, 2008 11:22 AM
Hey - krmiller4217 -
idiot - Lando started that ambulance company from scratch and eventually merged with a bigger regional company - who kept him on as the face of the company in this area. He worked is ass off - what have you ever done?
Could we take it down a notch, please? I refer you to Rule No. 3 for commenting on the blog. Thanks. Although I appreciate your passionate defense of a friend. :-) EL
Posted by: Dave | August 26, 2009 11:21 AM