"The Detroit-Style Pizza legacy began at Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzeria ... in 1946 when Gus Guerra and team made their first square-shaped pizza. Baked in forged-steel pans borrowed from local automotive plants, they were able to produce a very light and crispy crust which is now known as Detroit-Style Pizza. This was the first known square pizza in the U.S. and now, more than 78 years later, the pizza style has become a national favorite," reads Buddy's website.
"The style flips traditional pizza on its head by beginning with double proofed dough perfectly fit to a square pan – a process that allows the dough to rise and be stretched twice – followed by the backwards layering of toppings. The pepperoni is placed directly on the dough allowing the rich flavors of the meat to be absorbed into the crust. Next, crumbled Wisconsin brick cheese – a proprietary blend created just for Buddy’s – is sprinkled across the pie before the other toppings. Finally, to finish off the unique look, three wide stripes of sauce are skimmed across the top of the pizza before being baked to perfection," continues the website.
Of course, when traveling through Detroit, my first stop was at this location to get a real taste of Detroit-style pizza. I placed my order online, parked at the restaurant and picked up my pizza with no problems.
Piping hot directly from the box, the pizza scorched my mouth on first bite. Worth it. I devoured my first piece. It is exactly what I wanted from a Detroit style pizza. There was a nice crisp but slightly thick crust. It wasn't as caramelized as I thought it may be. Nice sauce, plenty of cheese. A legendary experience.
Grade: A
