We've been hoping someone would take over the space last occupied by the Hangar Grille (2305 Edgewater, at Vassar Street), and now we hear our wish has come true:
Armando's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, currently a Hannibal Square hotspot, will open a second location there in College Park.
When we reviewed Armando's back in 2012, we raved on Armando’s San Giovanni pizza – "fired in a custom-built brick oven, with a wonderfully blistered crust atop which lie sautéed mushrooms, shaved mozzarella, truffle oil and fried eggs" – saying, "It’s no wonder this whitewashed funhouse is so packed that reservations are an absolute must." Here's hoping this second store eases the crowding while retaining the quality.