Armand's Pizzeria Closes After 50 Years

After 50 years of serving Chicago-style deep dish, Armand’s Pizzeria and Grille is closing its doors for good on June 20th, a heartbreaking end for a beloved D.C. staple. Rising costs, minimum wage hikes, and the inability to compete with big chains forced the owners to shut down — despite their commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients. The community has rallied, lining up around the block for final bites, honoring not just pizza, but cherished memories and generational connections. Co-owner Chris Sappe reflects on decades of gratitude and customer stories, as the neighborhood says goodbye to a true local icon. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afafc5122567611e