The 8.1 rating from Barstool Sport’s Dave Portnoy is displayed outside Pizza Tascio’s new spot in Mission with a bright red window wrap and large block letters.
The St. Joseph-based spot, founded in 2021 by Erik Borger, has grown to eight locations. It’s an oft-preferred choice by many Kansas Citians (and pizza reviewers, apparently).
Given its sturdy foundation as a local chain, partner Eli Lombardino said he aims to “stick to what we’re good at” at the north Johnson County location, 5422 Johnson Drive. They’ll serve more of the same New York-style pies that devoted customers love…