Yes, I know. It’s February, you’ve mended your “weighs,” and you’re determined to watch what you eat in 2012. But that’s no reason to forego pizza, for Pete’s sake! No, I haven’t lost my mid-life marbles, I’ve just become a devoted fan of FUEL pizza – not only because it tastes so good but because (as pizza goes) it’s actually rather good for you. FUEL pizza was founded in North Carolina in 1998 by a couple of New York transplants who craved really good pizza… rarer than hens’ teeth in Charlotte. They yearned for REAL pizza made with the finest mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes and the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Determined to fill the void, the fellas converted a funky 1930′s gas station on Charlotte’s Central Avenue and FUEL Pizza was born. Turns out, the FUEL founders weren’t the only ones hungry for REAL food. FUEL quickly became popular throughout the south and praise be, it’s making its way to Washington this winter!
One of the many things I love about FUEL is the company’s commitment to nutrition. Teachers may bring students to FUEL for a fieldtrip where they learn to make multi-grain, five food group pizzas. For younger children, this includes an education component called “My Pizza, My Pyramid” in which the shape of a pizza slice is used to teach about the USDA food pyramid. A multi-grain slice of pizza can provide all the USDA nutrients: whole grains, fruit (tomatoes), fresh vegetables, dairy, protein and healthy fat (olive oil). It’s not all about the pie at FUEL, either: fresh salads and nutritious sandwiches also hold pride of place on the menu. Two DC locations are scheduled to open soon: one at 600 F Street near the Verizon Center, the other – a two-story space – at 1600 K Street, within walking distance of you-know-what-salon-spa. When my energy is running low, you can bet I’ll be refueling at FUEL!
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