PIZZA COMPARISON, DC UPDATE, ALL GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN

Gluten-free pizza. Mere years ago, believed to be a rare, undercooked, soggy event. Now: competition has bred bread that is crunchy and delicious with toppings that top those of the most glutenous pies. Here are links to other Still Riding gluten-free pizza crusts, surprisingly varied in their preparation!

PEPPERONI'S, BISTANGO

VILLA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES,  L'ASSO

Our nation's capital is no exception. Here, Still Riding at Ella's Wood Fired Pizza in DC:

This is the Napoletana, with a substitution of mushrooms for the anchovies, since I'm vegetarian. Note the creamy fresh mozzarella. The tiniest of capers. The super-fresh basil. Oh, and the mixed green salad (not pictured) which I ordered to accompany this beauty? Huge and delicious! Ella's, on 9th St between F ad G Streets is practically around the corner from Ford's Theater (if you're sightseeing). Friendly, allergen-knowledgeable service. Recommended!

It was hard to decide which variety to order. Here they are, all available gluten-free, and with substitutions cheerfully made for vegetarians:

ella's cheese tomato sauce & fresh mozzarella
margherita tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, basil, olive oil & sea salt
marinara tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil & sea salt
pepperoni tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & pepperoni
sausage tomato sauce, mozzarella & sweet italian sausage
quattro formaggi four cheeses, garlic & parsley
melanzane tomato sauce, mild goat cheese, red onions, olives, roasted yellow peppers, & eggplant
verdura sun-dried tomato puree, parmesan, roasted artichokes, black cured olives, & basil
wild mushroom tomato sauce, mild goat cheese, wild mushroom & spinach
bosco roasted garlic puree, wild mushrooms, roasted tomatoes & fresh thyme
lombardi caramelized onions, gorgonzola & rosemary
di mare pesto, shrimp, roasted peppers & pine nuts
napoletana tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, capers, white anchovies, & fresh basil
salsiccia piccante tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, spicy italian sausage, pepperoncini & red onion
norcia fresh mozzarella, salami, tomatoes & roasted peppers
polpotini tomato sauce, parmesan, sweet italian sausage, fennel & roasted red peppers
soppressata tomato sauce, parmesan, sweet italian sausage, fennel & roasted red peppers
pucillo tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, prosciutto & fresh arugula
genovese pesto, parmesan, fingerling potatoes & prosciutto