Blotto, the critically acclaimed pizzeria on Capitol Hill, will closes it doors for good this weekend. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)
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Acclaimed Capitol Hill pizzeria will close doors for good this weekend

If you want to get a slice at much-loved Seattle pizzeria Blotto, you better act fast: The pizza shop is selling slices only until it closes for good Saturday.

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