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A pizzeria with a memorable name is closing down at the end of this month, but another well-known pizza biz is poised to take its place. Don't Argue Pizzeria on Main Street will wrap up over five years of serving up their New York-style pies and slices at the end of August.
Don't Argue launched in 2014, when artisanal-style pizza was enjoying a bit of a moment in Vancouver.
The name was inspired by their first location pick on East Hastings, home to the old Don’t Argue tobacco shop. When the deal fell through, they decided to keep the name as an homage to a bit of East Van history, explains food writer Anya Levykh in her March 2014 coverage of the operation for The Westender.
Nathaniel Geary learned how to make pizza at at Tony Gemignani’s International School of Pizza before opening Don’t Argue Pizza with his wife Anna de Courcy. File photo from 2014 by Rob Newell/The Westender – Glacier Media
The last day for getting your Potato Mash or Salsa Verde pie, or slice of Spicy Margherita or Pancetta Pineapple will be August 30.
Don't Argue has been counting down their last days on their Instagram account, and they've recently had some soothing words for Main Street's pizza fans: "Yes we are closing for good. BUT, our friends @viateverepizza will be coming in hot with a new pizza concept. Handing over our beloved pie joint to the best Pizzeria in Vancouver makes it all right!"
Via Tevere is a Victoria Drive and food truck staple of the past several years, known for their Napoletana-style pizzas and cozy restaurant atmosphere. They've yet to reveal their plans for the Don't Argue Main Street space, but have acknowledged on social media that the "cat's outta the bag" when it comes to their take-over of the location, urging East Van's pizza lovers to "stay tuned." Indeed, we will!
