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In this episode:
Guests Ellie Brink (Head Baker, Strange Donuts) and Tom Inglish (Videographer) join us to talk about one of the longest running staples of St. Louis style pizza in the region, Pirrone’s Pizzeria, with two locations in Florissant (1772 Washington St.) and St. Peters (299 Salt Lick Rd.). We talk about Strange Donuts’ amazing fever dream videos, the family tree of Pironne’s pizza, how important shape is to “St. Louis style,” how much is too much pizza, the secrets to “Jerry’s Special,” and more!
Show notes:
2:06 Our Guests: Strange Donuts Head Baker Ellie Brink and Videographer Tom Inglish
15:27 The History of Pironne’s
19:05 A Much Better History of Pironne’s
21:59 Yelp Reviews
26:29 The Experience
32:32 The Food
50:32 Wrap It Up
