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More pizza coming to Locust Point

 

ChrisMaler.jpgMidnight 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.

I hope Lando Orsino is better at the Pizza business then the private ambulance business.......

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Elizabeth Large, The Sun's restaurant critic, blogs about memorable meals, dining trends, comings and goings on the restaurant scene and more.

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