Marginal OT*: Detroit Pizza
*Marginal due to Jeff Smokevitch being quoted.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/04/01/detroit-style-pizza/2043279/
Agree with the statements in the article about what Detroit Pizza is all about...just don't blow up into a Zingerman's is/isn't debate, please! (And don't blame me for the source article...thought it was a fun subject in these dark days before 2-a-days.)
The original Buddy's, I believe, is at 6 mile and John R. and it's still there and doing great. The neighborhood is a little rough these days, but the place is always filled with cops.
Living in Chicago, I have no complaints. I love the variety of pizza, Italian Beef, Chicago style hot dogs, and if I want it, a coney. Variety is a good thing. What really makes it great are local mfg. of good hot dogs. (Hard to find pasties here, though.)
Depending on the mood, a traditional round, thin New York, Chicago style pie, or a deep dish Detroit can all hit the spot.
But keeping on topic, the places that really separate deep dish from Detroit do it right an dmake sure they get that crispy edge burn on the crust, as well as the cheese/sauce mix. I find whenever I'm swinging by the IMAX in Dearborn, you almost have to plan a side trip to Buddy's.
I must say that the best pizza is pizza made by those who have spent a lifetime making pizza.
That's deep, man.
I know it isn't Detroit style, but it rivals John's of New York and pretty much every place in Italy itself.
Down by Eastern Market.
Go to Gracie-See's on Detroit's west side, South-West corner of Greenfield and Warren. Best greasy-cup pepperoni pizza on the planet.
Also, Green Lantern on 12 and John R is good.
For a chain, Buddy's is the best, followed by Jets.
Gracie-See is some great pizza. I haven't been there in a few years, but I would bet that it hasn't changed. Loui's in Hazel Park is the best pizza I've ever had, regardless of style.
coney stand set up for late snacks at my daughter's reception on Saturday. Most of her friends were here from DC, where coneys are unknown. In fact, we sent a coney care package for her Superbowl Party a couple of years ago.
Most of the out-of-town guests stayed at the Dearborn Inn. By sheer coincidence, we had a rather large group at Buddy's in Dearborn on Sunday. Everyone was impressed with the pizza, including contingents from both coasts.
I worked in Southfield for years and Shields was more convienent than the Buddy's in Farmington Hills. I like Cottage Inn but Shields is better. I've never tried Jets as their crappy commercials made me think they sucked.
I'm on a diet so no Pizza for me for awhile.
I worked at Domino's HQ in Ann Arbor in the late 90's and they would deliver a hot pie to your desk. You could not just get a slice, contributing to my current weight siuation years later. For some reason a Domino's Pizza at HQ was pretty good. Plus you could volunteer to "help out" in the test kitchen by trying new pies, dough etc
is making me crave Thano's Lamplighter pizza. God, I miss that place. It was the best pizza in A2 and arguably the best now defunct Ann Arbor restaurant. Heck, I bet we probably could even start a thread on great establishments that have made that long trip to restaurant heaven.
Bimbo's, Pretzel Bell, Village Bell...
the greek pizza after a bball game with frieder and the gang.
as far as defunct places...steve's lunch was unique and good. bee bim bop.
April 15th, 2013 at 11:45 PM ^
Dang, well done sir! I loved the be bim bop at Steve's Lunch and I've recently re-discovered Korean food, especially Kim-Chi Jigae at several local joints in the Madison Heights area.
April 15th, 2013 at 10:51 PM ^
Their ranch is exquisite, though. They make it in-house and it's fantastic. If you like ranch on your pizza (or even on your salad), look no further.
April 15th, 2013 at 11:16 PM ^
Had Jet's for dinner tonight because of this conversation. Thankfully they recently opened one in Chicago not far from me.