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Seg. 1: Regional Pizzas. Seg. 2: Best Pizza in Kansas City

Segment 1: What makes regional pizza styles unique?

What makes a pizza Neapolitan? Where does one draw the line between St. Louis and New York style pies? We talk with pizza chef Brent Gunnels about these distinctions. Plus, Celisa Calacal gives us a look at a local pizzeria which champions Kansas City's own style of pizza. 

  • Brent Gunnels, Chef and Entrepreneur
  • Jayson Eggers, Chef and Owner at Long-Bell Pizza Co.
  • Aaron Mulder, Chef and Owner at Long-Bell Pizza Co. 

Segment 2, beginning at 21:14: Central Standard’s food critics highlight the best pizzas in Kansas City.

Our food critics bring us their favorite pies around town. Though crust, sauce, and toppings differ, these slices are a cut above the rest.

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Chris Young