Washingtonian Magazine has unveiled its coveted roster of the “100 Very Best Restaurants in Washington, DC,” and a notable entry is AP Pizza Shop, a pizzeria that is gearing up to open its first Maryland location in Bethesda.
Scheduled to open its doors at 4747 Bethesda Ave., Maryland, along with its sister-restaurant Aventino on January 31, AP Pizza Shop is a venture by MoCo resident Chef Mike Friedman (from Olney), along with Colin McDonough, Gareth Croke, and Mike O’Malley. This team, renowned for their success with DC restaurants like All-Purpose Pizzeria, The Red Hen, and Boundary Stone Public House, brings their culinary expertise to the Bethesda area.
AP Pizza Shop, an extension of Friedman’s All-Purpose Pizzeria, which currently operates two locations in D.C., is set to introduce “Jersey-style, deck-oven pies.” The menu will feature Italian coffee and pastries in the morning, followed by paninis, salads, and slices for lunch. As the day progresses, a wider array of pizzas will be available for dinner, providing a diverse and delicious dining experience to the Bethesda community.
Featured image courtesy of @APpizzashop on Instagram
