When Bier Station announced it was closing after a decade in Waldo, beer lovers were afraid they would be losing one of their favorite neighborhood hangs until it was announced that the owners of City Barrel Brewery in the East Crossroads, James Stutsman and Joe Giammanco, would be reopening the spot as City Barrel Pizza + Patio. With Stuart Aldridge in the kitchen, the neighborhood’s newest pizza and beer spot swung its doors open in June, serving hand-tossed New York-style pizza paired with City Barrel brews. There is cheese and pepperoni pizza for the kids, or the kid in you, or you can build your own pie. More interesting specialty pizzas, such as jalapeño popper, crab Rangoon, and a cheeseburger pizza, are also available. Italian sandwiches, including Joey’s Italian beef sandwich, a meatball sub, and a caprese sandwich, are also on the menu. The upstairs party room is decked out with arcade games and a sizable covered outdoor patio with fans, heaters, tables, and swings to relax and enjoy one of 30 beers (20 of them are City Barrel’s own beers) on tap, or a beer slushie, a cross between a frozen cocktail and a beer that has been selling like hotcakes this summer. This place is the perfect spot to bring the family or your friends and catch up over pizza and a pint.Â