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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

KentStater
The independent news website of The Kent Stater & KSTV

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Bartender Stephanie Pullella cuts limes in preparation for the daily opening at Bar Lucci on Nov. 18, 2023.

‘They saved our ass’: Bar Lucci attributes success to students

Savana Capp, General Assignment Editor • December 9, 2023

Bar Lucci, owned by brothers Peter and Jon Finley, has been a bar hop spot in downtown Kent for about a year and a half – but the bar hasn’t always been so popular.  Jon Finley said he and his...

Peter and Jon Finley, owners of Lucci’s Pizza and now Bar Lucci.

Lucci’s Pizza owners open Bar Lucci, expand brand on North Water Street

Gianna Cicchi, Reporter • September 1, 2022

After two years of renovations and strategic planning, Jon and Peter Finley opened Bar Lucci July 8. The brothers signed the lease at 257 N. Water St. in May of 2020. Jon and Peter also own Lucci's...

Peter Finley, co-owner of Lucci's Place, holds a pizza that is ready for the oven. Lucci's Place was named #1 for the fourth year in a row for Best of Kent. 

Best of Kent: Pizza

Sara Crawford Assigning Editor • March 8, 2020

1st Place: Lucci’s Lucci’s Place has become a Kent State favorite for four years in a row, with the close proximity to campus and the option to get one slice of pizza, students can take a quick stop...