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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...

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza banners put up in windows of old Pizza Fire location.

New pizza restaurant moves into downtown Kent

Brynne Mann Reporter March 5, 2021

Pizza Fire is being replaced by a new restaurant called Uncle Maddio’s Pizza.The new restaurant will offer fresh ingredients and made-to-order food for customers. “It’s a great location. You look...

Pizza Hut debuts a new Detroit-style pizza

Pizza Hut debuts a new Detroit-style pizza

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business January 26, 2021

 (CNN) -- Pizza Hut's newest pizza doesn't look like its other pizzas.The chain is launching a new Detroit-style pizza, which ditches the traditional round shape for a rectangular crust with cheese...

OPINION: Brandon’s World – Thank you, Taker

Brandon Lewis Columnist December 4, 2020

“For 30 years, The Undertaker dug holes and took soles, and now it is time for The Undertaker to REST…IN…PEACE!”Those were the words delivered by The Undertaker to the WWE Universe to close the...

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...

Best of Kent Food

Best of Kent 2017: FOOD

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE | SPORTS FIRST - Ray's PlaceRay’s Place, a local restaurant and bar, has been a Kent staple since 1937. Known for its sweet potato...

Joshua Weiss begins the process of making a pizza by spinning the dough in the air at Guy’s Pizza in downtown Kent on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Pizza

Alex Delaney-Gesing April 18, 2016

1st: Guy’s PizzaLast year’s first-place winner is nes- tled among the various shops and stores on South Water Street in downtown Kent. Known for its fresh, delicious pizza, the hole-in-the-wall eatery...

GradFest holds first gathering of the semester

Andrew Keiper February 5, 2016

Kent State graduate students gathered at Dominick’s bar in downtown Kent to enjoy free pizza, cheap beer and a relaxing social atmosphere.GradFest is a recurring event sponsored by the Graduate Student...