There are some places in Fredericksburg that you recognize before you even see the sign.
You know the building. You know the colors. And if you’ve ever walked down Caroline Street at the right time, you probably know the smell, too.
Benny Vitali’s has become one of those unmistakable pieces of downtown Fredericksburg.
Located in the historic district on Caroline Street, Benny Vitali’s has been serving up its famously enormous slices since 2014.
A Little Bit of Caroline Street Character
Downtown Fredericksburg is full of buildings and businesses that give each block its own personality. Some are historic landmarks. Others are newer additions that have become part of the landscape so naturally that it’s hard to imagine the street without them.
Benny Vitali’s falls into that second category.
Its colorful storefront and distinctive architectural details make it instantly recognizable, especially along Caroline Street. It’s the kind of place a visitor might photograph after lunch, while a local might simply walk past it without realizing how much character it adds to the street.
That’s exactly the kind of detail County View Studio loves to capture.
Turning a Favorite Spot Into a Keepsake
The new Benny Vitali’s print from County View Studio takes the familiar downtown storefront and turns it into a colorful little piece of Fredericksburg to take home.
The drawing focuses on the architecture, lines and colorful details of the restaurant rather than simply treating it as a picture of a pizza shop. It’s about capturing the feeling of walking down Caroline Street and recognizing one of those places that has become part of the downtown experience.
The result is a fun Fredericksburg keepsake for locals, former residents, visitors - and anyone who believes a giant slice of pizza is a perfectly reasonable souvenir.
The 8x10 print is created using a blend of digital and traditional techniques and printed on smooth 100lb matte paper. It’s ready to frame and makes an easy addition to a gallery wall, kitchen, office or collection of favorite Fredericksburg places.
Part of the Fredericksburg Collection
Benny Vitali’s is part of County View Studio’s Fredericksburg Collection, a growing collection inspired by the streets, buildings, landmarks and little details that make the city feel like itself.
Because sometimes the places worth remembering aren’t necessarily the grandest ones.
Sometimes they’re the places where you grabbed dinner after walking downtown.
The place where you took your kids for an enormous slice.
The colorful storefront you pass every time you walk Caroline Street.
The places that become part of your mental map of a city.
And in Fredericksburg, Benny Vitali’s has definitely earned its spot on that map.
Take a little piece of Caroline Street home with you.