&pizza In DC Faces Backlash For Marion Berry” Dessert [Video]

A Washington D.C.-based pizzeria is facing backlash for their newest offering. Their “Marion Berry” dessert features various disappointing drug references to the city’s former mayor, Marion Barry.

As spotted on TMZ, a restaurant is clout chasing at the expense of the late politician’s name. Last week, an establishment called &pizza launched a new item with called the “Marion Berry Knots,” a serving of doughy balls filled with fruit and topped with vanilla icing. Drizzled on top is powdered sugar, and this is where the disrespect comes in. Their advertising collateral says, “THESE KNOTS WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!” A caption of “Bump up the party with our all-new Marion Berry Knots! It’s criminal how good these are,” can be found another piece. Additionally, the pizzeria uses a photo of the sugar piled up next to a tray resembling a cocaine serving.

Naturally, the item soon went viral sparking outrage within the community. On Wednesday …