(Photo by Julia Molina)

(Photo by Julia Molina)

While it might not seem like part of the old guard of D.C. restaurants, Pizzeria Paradiso opened its Dupont Circle location inside a P St. townhouse way back in 1991. In the 25 years since, chef Ruth Gresser’s idea has found a niche in the area, expanding to its current space at 2003 P St. along with locations in Georgetown (3282 M St. NW) and Alexandria (124 King St.). There’s also a future location planned in Hyattsville, not to mention the fast-casual spinoff Veloce (1828 L St. NW), which opened in 2015.

The restaurant is celebrating this quarter-century of history by reintroducing items from its opening menu—all at 1991 prices. Examples include a 9″ tomato and mozzarella pizza for $6.95, a roasted lamb panini for $5.95, and gelati for $3.95. That qualifies as a pretty decent dining deal, as 2016 prices for margherita pie run $13 for a 9″ pizza and $19 for a 12″ and paninis go for $13 each. The specials begin today and run through November 20.

Pizzeria Paradiso certainly owes much of its following to the Neapolitan-style pies and casual atmosphere that draw groups of both tourists and city regulars. But that’s not the only reason it’s managed to remain relevant. The restaurant has also carved out a role as a beer destination and has long been a steward of the craft beer industry, both in D.C. and elsewhere.

The Georgetown birreria opened in 2006, and the restaurant frequently collaborates with local and national brewers, hosting tap takeovers and other events. And former employee Thor Cheston was one of the co-founders behind Right Proper Brewing Company, which is now among the city’s more experimental breweries.

In a nod to that history, Pizzeria Paradiso Beer Director Josh Fernands worked with Right Proper brewer Nathan Zeender on a special 25th anniversary beer, which will be available at all three restaurant locations beginning Tuesday. The Georgetown location is also planning a five-course Belgian Trappist beer dinner on November 17.