By Rob DeTray

            As a native of Kansas City I sometimes take my city for Granted and forget about all that it has to offer.  Recently I made my way to the City Market in downtown Kansas City.  As I drove around I spotted none other than The Original Antonio's Pizzeria & Walnut Deli.  Over the years I have driven by this Pizzeria but haven't stopped. Well it was time.  I entered Antonio's and found an old charm that seems to permeate old downtown KC.  From the Red Brick to the Wood Floor, which looks to be original, to the exposed duct work suspended from a loft type ceiling, the  building itself has created an ambience that says "come in and take a load off."   Time to order:   I sat down to one of the best meatball sandwiches on earth.  It was good.  It was served on a toasted hoagie bun with marianara & mozerella and is known as the TONY SOPRANO.  You know it has to be good.  Since I'm not a person who likes to make snap judgements I went back today  and had a slice of pepperoni pizza and a slice of sausage pizza. I was not disappointed. Absolutely delicious.  Check out The Original Antonio's Pizzeria & Walnut Deli next time you visit the City Market. They are located at 527 Walnut  K.C. MO 64106