New Union Market Stall Blends New York Slices with Italian Aperitivo Culture
A new stall opening this summer in Union Market’s bustling food hall is bringing both casual and classic Italian flavors under one roof.
Slice & Pie, a popular local pizzeria that’s already earned acclaim, is set to open its second DC location alongside a new mini-concept, Taste of Lucy—a scaled-down version of chef Giulio Adriani’s Italian cocktail bar, Lucy.
The new spot will operate out of an 800-square-foot stall inside The Market, the centerpiece of Union Market District (1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC) that houses more than 40 local vendors. The space will be divided into two: Slice & Pie on the left, focused on takeout and delivery-friendly pizza, and Taste of Lucy on the right, offering counter seating and booths for dine-in guests.
Adriani, a master pizzaiolo, launched the original Slice & Pie in 2022. It quickly drew national attention and was recently named the #2 slice shop in the country by the Italian culinary organization 50TopPizza.
The new Union Market location aims to extend that success by offering a familiar menu of New York and Detroit-style slices, including whole pies, sandwiches, and desserts.
Menu highlights from Slice & Pie include the Burrata Pie—a blend of California tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh burrata, basil, and parmesan—and the Detroit-style Pepperoni & Hot Honey, which features the popular “cup and char” pepperoni. There’s also the Federalist Pig Pie, a notable collaboration with local BBQ joint Federalist Pig, topped with brisket, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, and sticky garlic sauce.
Taste of Lucy, meanwhile, offers a lighter version of Adriani’s more traditional Italian fare, with a curated list of Neapolitan-style pizzas, one rotating pasta dish, and small plates like eggplant caponata and prosciutto di Parma.
A trimmed-down cocktail and wine list includes five classic Italian-style cocktails and several wines by the glass. The stall will also feature a daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.
Though the two concepts will operate side by side, the design sets them apart. On one side, Taste of Lucy will seat around 20 people beneath a striped Italian awning, evoking the look and feel of a European café. Across a dividing wall, Slice & Pie guests can watch pizzas being assembled and baked in full view of the oven.
The hybrid model reflects Adriani’s broader approach—one that merges fast-casual accessibility with culinary credibility. While Slice & Pie leans into big, bold flavors and grab-and-go convenience, Taste of Lucy offers a moment to sit down and linger, perhaps over a spritz or glass of Barbera.
A third Slice & Pie location is currently in the works at The Parks at Walter Reed.
