"Hank’s Oyster Bar impresario Jamie Leeds is ready to finally open the doors of Hank & Mitzi’s Italian Kitchen in Alexandria, formerly known as Hank’s Pasta Bar, which has been closed for renovations since last fall. 'My mom, Mitzi, always wanted me to add pizza, one of her favorite foods, to my menu,' says Leeds, in a press release. 'And this new concept was my opportunity to honor her request.' The casual Italian neighborhood spot will indeed serve up individual pizzas (like the Mitzi, topped with mozzarella, provolone, and asiago), as well as pasta dishes (including a few from Hank’s Pasta Bar like linguine and clams). Diners can start their meals with small plates of grilled octopus or fried calamari to share, and Leeds’ family recipes made the menu too, as seen in 'Hank’s Meatballs' and Leeds’ mother’s own chicken cacciatore recipe." - Adele Chapin
