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Pizza concept opens on King Street in downtown Charleston

Jason Thomas //June 2, 2023//

Pizza concept opens on King Street in downtown Charleston

Jason Thomas //June 2, 2023//

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Hungry diners strolling King Street in downtown Charleston have a new spot to get their pizza fix.

Charleston Hospitality Group has unveiled its newest concept, Republic of Pizza, at 451 King St., adjacent to Toast! On King, according to a Charleston Hospitality Group news release.

This new eatery, which opened its doors on May 31, is CHG’s 11th property in South Carolina, joining popular sister brands Toast! All Day, Queology, Eli’s Table, John King Grill & Bar, and Honkytonk.

“With more than 18 years serving the local community with our restaurant brands, we’re thrilled to offer a new concept to the Charleston community,” said Eric Parker, chief operating officer of Charleston Hospitality Group in the release. “We hope Republic of Pizza will become downtown’s favorite spot for authentic Italian pizza, and we look forward to unveiling our second location in 2023 in Savannah, Georgia.”

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Opening in the former Monza Pizza Bar space, Republic of Pizza is open daily from 3 p.m. to midnight with ample seating for customers, the release stated. The authentic, Italian menu offers an array of starters, small plates and salads and Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas.

Antipasti offerings include wood-fired wings with caramelized onions and focaccia; chopped salad with mixed greens, cucumbers, olives, cherry peppers, pancetta and Auricchio provolone; a meatball served with San Marzano tomato and whipped ricotta; truffle Burrata with prosciutto and more.

Republic of Pizza’s Neapolitan-style pizzas are cooked  in the eatery’s wood-fired oven, the release stated. Selections are suitable for one-to-two guests and include margherita with fresh mozzarella, basil, parmigiano-Reggiano; Sicilian pesto featuring fromage blanc, ground pistachio, crème fraiche mozzarella, and parmigiano-Reggiano; shroom with roasted seasonal mushrooms, chives, black garlic aioli and Cippolini onions; white cam featuring Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, Italian parsley, garlic and EVOO, and more.

Republic of Pizza offers a full wine, beer and specialty cocktail list as well as freshly-brewed cappuccino and espresso drinks, the release stated.

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