Did you know that today, June 11, is National Margherita Pizza Day? It’s a way to pay homage to the iconic Neapolitan-style pizza, which consists of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. According to legend, this particular style of pizza was invented in Naples, Italy, back in 1889, in honor of a visit by Queen Margherita of Savoy. The pizza’s color scheme was intended to reflect those represented on the Italian flag.
Since those days, variations in ingredients and offerings have expanded abundantly. Furthermore, the popularity of pizza worldwide is undeniable. It’s even counted as a top-rated favorite food pick for many children and adults alike.
Creating customized pizzas with your own options for toppings, sauces, and even crust styles can be a fun and versatile activity. And for kids in Reston, Virginia, such an endeavor is available twice weekly at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse.
The event runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Sunday and Monday, excluding holidays (counting Mother’s Day/Father’s Day). Registration is just $25 a child. How it works is that each participating child receives a pizza-making kit, complete with dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, cheese, pepperoni, and an official “Davio’s” apron.
Kids get to build their own custom pizzas using all the resources provided, adding ingredients according to each one’s own specific tastes. The in-kitchen adult staff does all the initial baking, though. Every child gets a mini pizza dough ball to play with as the pizzas are in the oven, baking.
When all is complete, your child can take pride in knowing he or she served as a junior chef and even made their very own pizza at one of the finest Italian restaurants on Reston Row.
Since taking over a locally-owned family restaurant on Newbury Street in Boston back in 1985, owner Steve DiFillippo has established Davio’s as more than just a simple eatery. It’s now a dining destination where everything is made by hand in-house using the finest, freshest ingredients. Another signature callout is their extensive wine list. Here, they serve everything from aged steaks to simple yet unique pasta creations.
DiFillippo has expanded Davio’s locations throughout Foxborough, MA; Chestnut Hill, MA; Lynnfield, MA; King of Prussia, PA; Boston Logan Airport; Boston Seaport, MA, and Reston Row, VA, of course.
Davio’s is the kind of place that anyone and everyone can come out and enjoy, from the oldest fans to the youngest family members, as evidenced by their pizza-decorating exclusives geared toward children. So, if you have a budding chef in the family or just want to stop in for some signature Northern Italian eats, consider Davio’s in Reston.
Reservations are required for children looking to participate in Davio’s Pizza Decorating. Again, the cost is $25 a child, including pizza kits. Orders must be placed by calling at least one hour in advance of pickup. Kits are also available for pick up after 5 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays! Click on the event link to find out more.