I have sung the praises of Lefty's Place for quite some time. When the pizza restaurant first opened in Morgantown, I was hesitant to try what I thought might be another gimmicky, average, college-town pizza joint.

But after the first bite, I was sold. Imagine my delight when I found out that Lefty's was coming to Charleston. They have partnered with Short Story, which also started in the north and migrated the Charleston, to provide the food for the brewery.



Lefty's Place specializes in Detroit-style pizza. Detroit-style pizza is a rectangular pizza with a thick, airy crust that's crispy on the bottom due to being baked in a well-oiled pan. The cheese is spread to the edges, creating a caramelized crust, and the sauce is typically ladled on top in thick stripes.



It is a hearty and delicious pizza. It almost eats more like cheesy bread with sauce. Crispy, caramelized and quality ingredients. I like topping mine with ricotta and mushrooms, and then having a side of sauce to dip in on the side. I also like ordering the Betty White, which has spinach, ricotta, garlic, and olive oil. I do the same technique with a sauce on the side. It is absolute perfection.



I also tried the pepperoni balls here, which are also quite tasty. But, considering how much food we had, I didn't have much room for these. It is a good take on a pepperoni roll, but it's hard to beat that pizza.



Grade: A