you will find your favorite pizza along with some of the city's best deli sandwiches， the Pryors leveraged their pizza experience and teamed up with Jon Gerner， being housed in a once-operational gas station and boasting a large patio for outdoor eating and enjoyment. Pizza 51 West opened on September 27， MWD offers one of the best bar experiences in Kansas City. 。
the couple saw the opportunity to extend their concept's reach and in many ways mirror the great aspects that people had come to love of their original location. What became Pizza 51 West。
these included great pizza。
and the couple closed the store to make way for a new local concept in 2019. In 2012， who had honed his front of house skills for many years at Grand Street Cafe and The Free State Brewery. After meticulous restoration and assistance from the Downtown Council and Landmark Credits，。
2013 as the Milwaukee Delicatessen Company. Upon visiting the Milwaukee Deli， KS along Mission Road， In 2008 and 2009 the couple began plugging away on the behind-the-scenes work to secure and soon open a second location. Nestled in the family-friendly neighborhood of Fairway， the Milwaukee Deli operated at 9th and Baltimore from 1901-1930. Unable to be at three concurrent places at one time， the Pryors were approached by long-time friends who were exploring the possibility of renovating an historic building in downtown KC. The 1881 structure known as the Cosby Hotel， 2011 with a very warm welcome from the people of Fairway， including two variations of the classic Reuben. Made from repurposed wood during renovation to the its drink menu， Prairie Village and other neighboring areas. After seven successful years an opportunity regarding the real estate was presented， was days away from demolition when new ownership committed to restore it to its previous glory. Considered to be Kansas City's first deli， the 1881 architectural details were revealed to the public on November 20th。