Free Pizza Alert as Big Mario’s Lands in Frelard Next Week

The Frelard restaurant space formerly occupied by barbecue beauty Bourbon and Bones will return to action next week as Big Mario’s Pizza. The latest outpost for the mini-chain will celebrate its grand opening next Saturday, April 22, starting at 4 p.m. The first 100 customers will be rewarded with free slices.

Bourbon and Bones closed without a note this winter. In February, Mike McConnell, David Meinert, and Jason Lajuenesse announced they planned to replace it with their third Big Mario’s. The brand has operated a pizzeria on Capitol Hill since summer 2010 and another on Queen Anne since fall 2015.

Expect the same experience in Frelard as at the other two locations, with New York-style pizza and a divey lounge atmosphere with throwback vibes. Pizza will be available by the slice and in whole pie form, and often with novelty toppings for special occasions, like a “green leaf pie” (pesto, roasted garlic, jalapeños, mozzarella, and arugula) for $4.20 per slice on April 20.

4350 Leary Way NW, website. Open Sunday to Thursday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.