A new pizza place Tomato Pie is coming to the northwest southwest corner of Preston and Forest in late March. I spoke with the manager John Hudnall who told me about the concept.

It’s St. Louis-style pizza, which is unheard-of around here. It’s characterized by a super thin crust and a special blend of cheeses. The meats and toppings are all fresh as opposed to chains that pile on frozen ingredients before popping the pizza into the oven.

“Instead of getting a taste of sausage here and there, it’s more like one flavor that has been cooked together,” Hudnall says.

This is the restaurant’s first location, and owner Ryan Noles plans to expand as soon as possible.