This looks exactly like my homemade Detroit style (the first place you went to). The only thing is that I don't have easy access to Wisconsin "Brick" cheese, which is I believe the traditional cheese for Detroit-style pizza. Instead I use a 50/50 blend of mozzarella and muenster. It's still absolutely delicious. That cheese crown is the best part, lol. The secret of the dough is high hydration, at least 70% (I usually go for 75%). That's what makes it super fluffy and airy instead of chewy and dense.
I used to be a chef in Boston. You guys are missing out on the East coast. Connecticut for pizza and Maine for lobster. Watch Mark Weins tour of New Haven and Maine for the lobster
it's starting to catch on. we have 3-4 spots here in oakland california. I went out to detroit last summer and had it at loui's -- reminded me of eating pizza as a kid in the early 90s.
Definitely my favorite, and I'm not biased. From Louisiana, where we have no regional pizza style... which honestly surprises me because New Orleans has a lot of Italians.
I agree but there is something extraordinarily special about New Haven pizza that makes it the clear number 1 here. Honestly can’t believe it only received 6% of the casted votes.
@@thebritstry The Detroit style pizza place where I live offers an ''8 corner pizza' which is just 2 square pizzas cut into 4 pieces each, and then put side by side so every single piece is a corner. The edge is by far one of the big selling points of the pizza.
I grew up in Tennessee in the ‘70s, when pizza wasn’t easily available in any form. My dad lived in Detroit as a kid in the ‘50s, before moving back to Tennessee. When I was a kid he would always talk about the pizza he had when he was a kid “up north.” I lived in New York and New Jersey in my 20s and 30s and never experienced the pizza he described. I was in Detroit a few years ago and finally realized what he was talking about. Really exceptionally good pizza.
@user-yg1jd6dt1b There's have Downtown, parts of corktown and Greek town. Go 2 or 3 blocks in any of the wrong directions and now it's Sketchy. You dont want to explore Detroit. Stay downtown because that's mostly all there is to offer I have season tickets to the Lions, I'm there every weekend. You don't want to go unless you have to
@@thebritstry While Jets is really good, it is a national chain and has hundreds of locations across the US. It's the McDonald's of detroit style pizza, lol. You did good eating at the local restaurants. Don't sully it by capping it off with a chain restaurant.
Living here in Detroit all my life, I am very proud to have anyone to come and try the food here. Detroit style pizza is finally getting recognized for how really good it is. Those of us who live here or lived here have known how good the pizza is here. Glad everyone is enjoying this gem as well. I recommended trying other food here as well Detroit is very diverse in different cultures of food.
A bit of sports history behind the name of that first restaurant, as well: the corner of Michigan and Trumbull is where Tiger Stadium used to be before the baseball team built and moved to the new Comerica Park. Ernie Harwell, the longtime radio voice of the Tigers, would welcome listeners to each home game "at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull." Just about every Michigander who was around before the move knows that phrase quite well!
Thank you for sharing this interesting tidbit of history! It's always cool to learn about the connections between sports and local landmarks. Thanks for watching
Thanks for coming to Detroit! We definitely take our pizza seriously. As a former Buddy's pizza maker/trainer, that awesome crust comes from the dough being stretched in the pan with oil. When it goes through the oven the crust is essentially getting fried, giving that delicious crispy cheese along the edge, and the color/texture on the bottom. On that note, this was not Buddy's best showing, it should have been deeper. You have to prep dough in pans early so it has time to warm and rise. From the sag in the middle I'd guess that dough was prepped later in the day and didn't have enough time to rise after the second stretch, or prepped early and stuck in a cooler with the same result. Bit of a bummer, but I'm glad you both got to check out Detroit style!
I agree I was born in 1959 and Buddy's has been a family tradition. It looks like a way too slender pizza, you are correct in noticing this. But, I still could eat a whole eight-piece by myself, so I must resist. The one they picked is one of those places that mix up the original Detroit-style pizza to make it more gourmet. It was not a good representative of Detroit style. And the second one, who ever heard of that place. Shields Pizza was always a good second, and another good one that had been around for so many years I just read closed....but a shout out to Louie's in Ferndale they had great Detroit style and authenticity of old-style Italian restaurants.
@@AnthonyKeith-xs4or Never said it was the best, just commenting on the place they went in the video. Also curious about the cornmeal.. checked in a lot of trucks in my time there, cornmeal wasn't a part of any of it.
@@comadose25 you being a buddy’s pizza maker I’m shocked you had not heard of Loui’s. It sets the standard for Detroit style pizza. Maybe the buddy’s folks don’t like to mention it, lol. It’s actually in hazel park. Como’s is in ferndale.
You don't have to use a knife and fork with deep dish, it's just easier when it's really hot. I've picked up a loaded Malnati's slice and eaten by hand.
you should have a knife and fork for a Chicago deep dish.... BUT, honestly we dont eat deep dish that often, its more special occasions. we also have great thin crust (not floppy) pizza, and thick crust pizza closer to Detroit style that we eat more regularly. I do prefer Chicago pizza, but I find Detroit style a close second. im not a fan of New York style personally.
born in Swindon, England. Moved to Detroit area in 1981. Buddys is the original, but when he opened he had a partner Louie, they split up and Louie started his own pizza joint in Warren called Louies Pizza, That's the best Detroit style that you should have tried. The thing about the Detroit style that I like is that the crust tastes like a toasted Crumpet. Good luck on your travels
Actually, Buddy's partner was Gus Guerra who opened Cloverleaf in Eastpointe with the same (i.e. HIS) recipe. Disclaimer: I've never eaten at the original Buddy's; I go to Cloverleaf). Loui (no e) was never a partner; he was an employee.
I'm from Detroit... and I'm getting older, every day! When I was in Grade School, maybe in the late 1950's or early 1960's, I went to school with another boy, whose father (and Grandfather) were the original Founders of Buddy's! I have loved Buddy's pizza, my whole life... I don't think that will ever change... but I do also love the place at Michigan and Trumble, and a few others. Over the years, everyone (even the national chains that service the Detroit communities) off a pizza in the "Detroit Style."
Hey Brits, I just wanted to let you know how much I love your channel! Your enthusiasm for America and it's foods is infectious. I am an American and suddenly, I want to join in the adventure travelling to these places and try the same foods. You are also such a sweet and fun couple. Keep up the great work and best wishes for you both!
I’m from Chicago so there’s a special place in my heart for deep dish. Make no mistake though, there are good pizzas in all of the regional varieties, and Detroit style is fantastic. Good dough and fresh ingredients is the common denominator.
I have family who live in Detroit and I have tried Detroit style pizza. My uncle and his sons (who worked for General Motors and Ford) says that on a full pepperoni pizza, has two red stripes that run parallel to each other indicative of the Ford VS. Ferrari race at LeMans.
That's cool! Who would've thought there was a pizza connection to a legendary race like Ford vs. Ferrari at LeMans? Thanks for sharing this fun tidbit!
Nicola, put down that knife and fork, girl, and "tuck in" like you mean it, lol! Man those looked good. I probably would've chosen the same one because I love garlic!
They went to the Buddies tourist location. The key to Buddies pizza is the cast iron pans they have been using since the 40s. Cast iron pans get seasoned the more you use them adding a deep favor. That location doesn't have the original cast iron pans. It opened in 2016. Locals go to The Original Conant location in the hood for a Buddies pizza.
Thanks for sharing this interesting insight about Buddies pizza, We didn't know they were not all the same. Thanks for the info and the history behind their cast iron pans!
The Detroit pizza look delectable, quality, and cruchy. It actually reminds me of the Pizza Hut's franchise when their pizza use to be succulent. However- I immensely like your British infectious cogenial accents and authentic analysis of the foods. Your opposite perspectives are complimentary of your online camera chemistry.
Thank you for coming to Detroit and trying our pizza. I really wish more people would give Detroit and our food scene the chance it deserves. There truly are some world class offerings here to enjoy if you know where to look. Also the corners are always the first part gone from the pizza for a reason, gotta have all that extra crispy cheesy lace.
This is my favorite style of pizza. The way they get the bottom crispy is they put oil in the pan, so it's basically fried bread. Just a little vocab note - we call the whole thing the crust, not just the edges, that goes for any type of pie. Also the cheese isn't burnt, it's caramelized.
So yes, the classic Detroit style pizza typically comes topped with two stripes of tomato sauce to pay homage to Fords victory at Le Mans in 66’ to resemble the stripes on the Ford GT40.
I actually said ooooo out loud when I saw that Detroit pizza. It looks goood. I’ve never had it. As an American AND a TEXAN, I’m starting to get jealous of British UA-camrs taking all our food! 😆😋
Don’t be jealous, Detroit is probably one of the cheapest vacations you could visit for a couple of days. Try our food, check out some of the local breweries if you’re into that sort of thing and check out downtown or the museums. Then of course try the pizza, Buddy’s or Cloverleaf. Buddy’s was the original that made it famous, Cloverleaf was started by the guy who made Buddy’s famous. He sold the original location downtown along with the recipe, then he moved just outside the city where he opened up another bar and pizzeria. He used the same recipe for Cloverleaf, but changed the names to avoid legal troubles and his family still owns and operates it. My favorite at Buddy’s is their “Margherita” which they also have at Cloverleaf where they call it “Bruschetta.” If I’m staying home, I get delivery from Jet’s pizza because their sauce is amazing. Their hand tossed round pizzas are great, but something magical happens in those square trays with their deep dish that’s amazing. Also, you should check out some Coney Dogs while you’re in town. They’re another Detroit original, and the best two places are literally next door to one another. The first one is called American Coney Island and next door is Lafayette. There are decent coney restaurants all over Metro Detroit, but the original two places have a particular vibe and history. I’ll throw out an honorable mention for the third Detroit original dish that was invented by an absolute mad lad/culinary genius. That would be our Corned Beef Egg rolls. There’s lots of places that sell them, and I’m not sure which place starred it but they’re amazing. I also recommend the egg rolls with Pastrami as well. They sometimes serve them with sweet and sour sauce or duck sauce, but I prefer more mayo based condiments. We also have amazing Polish food in Hamtramck as well as the best Mediterranean food in Dearborn. Detroit gets a bad rap from people who don’t live here, but folks are all extremely friendly and we’re spoiled for having some of the best food in the Midwest.
@@thebritstryyes! I wish you would have tried Chicago tavern style. It’s more what we Chicagoans actually eat as pizza goes. Thinner crust, always cut in squares, not slices. Try Pat’s!
I am not originally from here, but have lived in the Detroit area for a long time. It took me quite a while to fully appreciate the unique style of pizza.
Told yah :-) Buddy's looks to have the most legit pepperoni of the three. When cooked properly it deforms into a "cup" with fatty pepperoni oil pooling in the "cup" and crispy perimeter.
Its cup and char pepperoni not so much that its cooked right its that its a different kind of pepperoni. You can buy it and put it on a microwaveable pizza and it will still cup. I have had some that wasn't so good before though that tasted more like salami that cup and char pepperoni.
That’s the pretty standard method of eating all but the deep-dish Chicago pizza everywhere here in the US. We can always clock a tourist when observing someone go for the flatware while preparing to devour a slice! 😂
Detroit is my home town. Glad you enjoyed the visit. I enjoyed watching you. BTW Detroit style adds brick cheese (origins from Wisconsin) and that is what browns so nicely along the edge. Like Andrew, the burnt sides are my favorite part. BTW: I recommended your YT channel to the "BLANKS No One Asked For". They asked for YT channel recommendations they can collaborate with. Since they are a bunch of guys in North Carolina trying UK foods and snacks and you are Brits trying US foods, I figured it would be a good match.
“Detroit style” is also Sicilian style just like my Nona and all of her sister in laws used to make. You spread a light layer of olive oil on the pan to get the crispy base.
Thanks for your visit. You had some great choices but missed the best. The cook that brought the deep dish pizza to Buddy's and Shield's pizza bars. Louie's in Hazel Park. Buddy's is good pizza though.
The problem is that Detroit style was reinvented, I'm 66 years old, and the first was founded even before that. Most places were invented for the lunch pail, so square was best, when I was a kid we used to go to The Cloverlief Italian style restaurant. During the day men working at FORD could get a slice wrapped in a piece of tin foil. The did it closer to normal style, another words; dough, sauce, pepperoni, olives, onions, and cheese to the edge. The edge being the best part, by being on a hot assembly line meant your slice was going to be hot. Even in the dead of winter, you would know what I meant just standing on an assembly line for a moment. Good or bad thing was there weren't many mom and pop pizza shops yet, so going home on your payday you could take your family out, and it didn't have to be pizza. 😊
Thank you so much for the detailed information! its great to hear the history behind and the traditions behind it. We visited the Ford Museum, while in Detroit and it was really good!
If you are going to New York City, you should also check out New Haven, Connecticut, if you have the time, as they have been often rated as the top pizza despite being in a smaller city. The two big names there are Frank Pepe's and Sally's. Love your takes on food in the US!
Then come to Maine in the summer and buy a ticket to Cabbage Island for the lobster feast. I think it's $55 per person which includes the boat ride to the island. Mark Weins and Sunny from Best food review show
Detroit area resident here. Detroit Style is more like a Fruit Pie thickness whereas Chicago Deep Dish is more like Birthday Cake thickness. Chicago also has a very thin style called Tavern Style. Yes, Buddy's is the original, but I don't think they are the best. Michigan and Trumbell is named after the intersection where the old Tiger Stadium (where the major league baseball team The Detroit Tigers used to play) was located. It is Much better than Buddy's. Pie Sci and many other places (such as Jets Pizza) have the "Detroit Style" crust, but then a more "traditional" top with the sauce then mozzarella cheese then toppings. It's good, but not "real" Detroit Style. Detroit Style pizzas that also are better than Buddy's can be found just north of Detroit in nearby cities Hazel Park (Loui's Pizza,) and Royal Oak (Palazzo Di Pizza.) Thanks for sharing! ~Be Blessed
Very much a fan of Detroit style.I love Deep Dish and it has it's place, but I can eat Detroit Style every day while Deep Dish feels like its a once every other month or so kinda pizza.
Detroit is my personal favorite. Chicago is a bit too much and New York is a bit too little (dough and cheese wise). Online it seems most people prefer new york style due to thin and crispy, but I just love a bit of a thicker soft dough that detroit nails without overdoing it! Also weirdly enough detroit style reminds me of 1990s pizza hut (which is a good thing)😂
Detroit is one of the most welcoming cities to outside visitors. It’s one of the few places we’re it’s an even better experience if you say you’re a tourist. We’ve been through a lot of hardships but we’re the most prideful people you’ll ever meet. Give Detroit a chance, you won’t be disappointed.
The dark bit of crust on your Chicago pizza was burned crust, the dark bit around the top of the edge of a Detroit style pizza is intentional and isn't burnt dough but burnt cheddar cheese aka cheese swill and is delicious and what makes a Detroit pizza a Detroit pizza and not just another Sicilian/grandma pie.
The crust on the Detroit-style “Sicilian” squares looks much thinner and crispier than on the average square. I must admit I prefer a thin, crispy crust which is why I rarely have a Sicilian slice here in NYC, I find the square crust is usually too thick and bready for me personally.
No the Chicago pequods crispy part is also cheese (not crust)...when they make pequods pizza they specifically put cheese on the edges so it creates this crispy cheese...no doubt visually it looks burnt but it does not taste burnt...it tastes like chewy crispy cheesy goodness.
Thanks for the information. It's all about the unique flavors and techniques that make each style of pizza special! We have just uploaded our New York Pizza video. Please check out out if you have time
So happy to have stumbled across this video! Thanks for visiting and trying our pizza. I’m happy you enjoyed yourself! Safe travels whenever you head next. 🥰🍕
From Detroit, I love our pizza, so glad you got to try it!! Buscemi's party stores also sell pizza slices. It's usually where I go to get slices since they're everywhere.
@@JenniferKlumppthis is the most Detroit/Michigan exchange you could have possibly had on the subject. Folks who aren’t from here don’t actually know what a “Party Store” is! lol It’s as “Pure Michigan” as calling something a “door wall” or drinking pop, like Vernor’s or Fargo Rock N Rye.
I love the story behind Detroit pizza. It's so distinct from New York and Chicago. My winner is Chicago pizza. The herbs are perfect, the sauce is thick ad spicy and the longer cooking time gives the flavors time to meld together beautifully. Giordano's is THE place. My mother and father in law own Renaissance Faires and we'd absolutely take over the place after a long day and hoover the pizza. Hunger is the best sauce, but nothing will ever be a better pizza to me.
Thanks for sharing your Preference and your wonderful Memories! Sounds like we need to head back to to try Giordano's. New York Pizza Video is being uploaded on Saturday.
Same. Give me a paper thin crust (that snaps when folded) and just the right balance of cheeses and sauce. I could expound extemporaneously at great length, extolling the joy of this Italian taste treat! Lol 😂
I don’t know about the shape of the pan in Detroit. Here in NYC the thick, square pizza is known as “Sicilian” and the round pies are “Neapolitan” or “regular.” Fun fact; the “white” pizza was named “Margarita” after an Italian noblewoman who preferred a sauceless slice that was prepared especially for her in Naples.
Well, in Detroit “Margherita” pizza has red sauce, with tomato, basil and mozzarella. So, we obviously do our own thing-hence the reason we don’t call it Sicilian.
I am getting hungry watching this. Lived in the Detroit metro most of my adult life. The Detroit deep dish pizza has been a lifelong love of mine. Glad you are enjoying this.
Detroit Pizza is probably descended from a type of Sicilian Pizza which was very bready and rectangular.It was called sfinciuni,and I have no idea how to pronounce that.lol.Alot of commercial American pizzas use Asiago,which is a very pungent cheese compared to mozzarella.Mozzarella has a nice milky taste when fresh.
Thanks for sharing these interesting pizza facts! It's always fun to learn more about the origins of our favorite foods. Thanks for the comment. which is your favorite style?
A big difference between Detroit and Chicago styles is that with Chicago, the crust (bread) is more toasted. With Detroit style, the cheese goes all the way to the edge to keep the crust "doughy", and the cheese gets carmelized instead.
I'm from Michigan and I do love Detroit style pizza. The ones you tried look awesome! The best chain for that style is Jet's in my opinion. I like Chicago deep dish but Detroit style is something you can have more often in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by our state and I hope you had a great time here!
Thank you guys again another great video… I did comment that Detroit is my favorite. I should’ve clarified it is for deep dish however I know where you’re going and if I want traditional crust thin New York every time by the way, we all pick up our pizza.😂😊
Born and raised in Michigan. Detroit style pizza is by far my favorite. I would never put peppers on it though. I imagine that would be directly counter to the flavor profile I am looking for in a Detroit style pizza. You need. The slight sweetness of the sauce to shine through.
there are several versions on the origins of Detroit style pizza, the story that makes the most sense to me is a guy named Louis Tourtois was the chef at the original Buddy's in Detroit 1954-1970, Gus Guerra was the owner, not the chef. Louie left Buddy's and started Sheild's Pizza out of the original Sheilds bar in Detroit. in 1977 a disagreement with partners and Louie leaves Sheilds to open his own place in Hazel Park Michigan, Louie's Pizza. i consider Louie the Godfather of Detroit style pizza, he was the chef and driving force at all 3 of the OG Detroit style pizza places decades before it was called Detroit style and it was popular nationwide. Loui's to this day is still the best of the 3 OG Detroit style pizza places. its a shame that he doesnt get the credit he is due now that he is gone.
Other than a few years, I've lived my life in Detroit. In other cities, around the country, I've tried pizza. Deep dish pepperoni in Detroit is my favorite. Pizza, in Oklahoma is like eating cheese, and pepperoni on a cracker.
Thanks for the uplift after a tough day. Thanks for hitting my hometown of Detroit. Brick cheese is an American cheese. If you want to buy truly excellent preserves and jams try Michigan company called American spoon. You can order on line. The lemon curd is the best ever. But they also have a great fig, Marionberry and more.
I live in Chicago and I eat Detroit style pizza a lot. I might eat Detroit style pizza once every 2 or 3 weeks. I usually eat 1 Chicago Deep Dish pizza each year. Anyone that lives in or around Chicago always says Tavern Style pizza is the way to go and what we usually eat over here. Deep dish is usually what tourists get when they come to Chicago because it is different
The charred edge of Detroit style pizza is AMAZING! It doesn't just add flavor, it adds a complimentary crunch that's not too strong (when done right) which pairs phenomenally well with each bite. The dough, however, is where anyone can make the biggest difference in pizza. Fast food pizza places use the same bland dough from the same distributors. I started cooking pizza from scratch about 7 years ago, and corrected this crime against pizza. Just put together a savory herb oil (I take ¼tsp of 5 different herbs, mix them with vegetable oil (olive oil works best) and mix about 2tsp directly into the dough. When it's time to let the dough rise, I grab a brush and coat the outer surface of it with that same herb oil. This makes for delicious breadsticks as well, in which case you can just throw it in the oven at this point, and when it's done you take it out and give the bread another light coating of herb oil, and let it cool off before eating. Do this and you'll already outdo every global, national, regional, and many local pizza chain restaurants.
Thanks for coming to Detroit! That little burnt cheese crisp lattice on the crust is the signature of Detroit style and what elevates it above Chicago style imo.
From here checks out detroit style is the best by far. Dont get me wrong i love ny n chicago style to. But if i can only have 1 for the rest of my life utll be detroit style
I love tomatoes and also charred cheese but I still think this analysis is so fun! Good for you two going on a trip like this and exploring things you enjoy together. An inspiration to all of us!
We live in the Detroit suburbs and our favorite Detroit pizza brand is Buddy’s. Our favorite New York pizza is Grimaldi’s if you come across them there. Good eating and safe travels!
I was born and raise in the Detroit area and I used to work a couple miles from the original Buddy's location. We went there for lunch a couple times a week. I have been to all three of the places you visited and enjoyed them all. Buddy's is my personal favorite, partially because I had so many fun times there. So happy to see you visit Detroit and get a taste of what I think is the best pizza in the country.
We tried Detroit style pizza in Detroit, hopefully this was authentic Detroit pizza….Let us know if it was!
This looks exactly like my homemade Detroit style (the first place you went to). The only thing is that I don't have easy access to Wisconsin "Brick" cheese, which is I believe the traditional cheese for Detroit-style pizza. Instead I use a 50/50 blend of mozzarella and muenster. It's still absolutely delicious. That cheese crown is the best part, lol.
The secret of the dough is high hydration, at least 70% (I usually go for 75%). That's what makes it super fluffy and airy instead of chewy and dense.
Is that the pink panther theme in the background???
I used to be a chef in Boston. You guys are missing out on the East coast. Connecticut for pizza and Maine for lobster. Watch Mark Weins tour of New Haven and Maine for the lobster
Only the tourists use a knife and fork. 44 years of deep dish an never used a knife and fork
Make sure to try some white pizza in NY as well.
So few people come to Detroit, MI to visit and try our food. Thank you for visiting and I hope you had a wonderful time!
Which is a shame, we have some very good food
Detroit Style Pizza is so underrated imo
we totally agree! Detroit style pizza is a hidden gem. Thanks for watching
it's starting to catch on. we have 3-4 spots here in oakland california. I went out to detroit last summer and had it at loui's -- reminded me of eating pizza as a kid in the early 90s.
Definitely my favorite, and I'm not biased. From Louisiana, where we have no regional pizza style... which honestly surprises me because New Orleans has a lot of Italians.
As a Chicagoan i think it’s the best pan/thick pizza. And it’s all over the country (in Chicago not counting jets theirs like 20 spots now)
I agree but there is something extraordinarily special about New Haven pizza that makes it the clear number 1 here. Honestly can’t believe it only received 6% of the casted votes.
The caramelized cheese on the edges is, in fact, the best part about Detroit pizza.
So glad you appreciate the cheesy goodness on the edges. Thanks for watching
@@thebritstry The Detroit style pizza place where I live offers an ''8 corner pizza' which is just 2 square pizzas cut into 4 pieces each, and then put side by side so every single piece is a corner. The edge is by far one of the big selling points of the pizza.
I grew up in Tennessee in the ‘70s, when pizza wasn’t easily available in any form. My dad lived in Detroit as a kid in the ‘50s, before moving back to Tennessee. When I was a kid he would always talk about the pizza he had when he was a kid “up north.” I lived in New York and New Jersey in my 20s and 30s and never experienced the pizza he described. I was in Detroit a few years ago and finally realized what he was talking about. Really exceptionally good pizza.
Thank you for sharing your personal pizza journey with us. It's heartwarming to hear how food can connect generations.
Great Detroit style pizza in Brooklyn at Aces Pizza and Lions, Tigers, and Squares
Up north… yup I can confirm your dad was a true Michigander
Thanks for visiting Detroit we hope you had a good time.
It was Great!! We had an really fun time! We just wish we would have had more time there to explore.
@thebritstry You don't want to explore Detroit too much 😂
@@johnnyslokes2712 not true downtown is one of the safest downtowns in America. It’s more of the outskirts that are dangerous.
@user-yg1jd6dt1b There's have Downtown, parts of corktown and Greek town. Go 2 or 3 blocks in any of the wrong directions and now it's Sketchy. You dont want to explore Detroit. Stay downtown because that's mostly all there is to offer
I have season tickets to the Lions, I'm there every weekend. You don't want to go unless you have to
@johnnyslokes2712 you're full of it - pretty much everywhere downtown is safe. Stay in the suburbs.
The little burnt lace edge is GREAT!
Yes, Done correctly it really adds to the flavor!
It's a big make or break part of a deep dish for me!
Came here to say this.
It’s caramelized cheese, not a burned lace😂
I honestly go for the edges…..
As a Michigan native living in Colorado, I thanked the pizza gods 1000x when a Jet's franchise opened 2 months ago & 10 minutes away ❤
That feeling when a taste of home is just a stone's throw away! We will have to try Jets next time.
@@thebritstry While Jets is really good, it is a national chain and has hundreds of locations across the US. It's the McDonald's of detroit style pizza, lol. You did good eating at the local restaurants. Don't sully it by capping it off with a chain restaurant.
@@DyersEve726it’s still pretty good Detroit pizza as an only option
@@DyersEve726 Agreed. And they don't do Red Top, which for me is essential for the full Detroit style experience.
jets is okay, its missing the right cheese though, they just use mozzarella, and the layout of the pizza isn't correct.
Living here in Detroit all my life, I am very proud to have anyone to come and try the food here. Detroit style pizza is finally getting recognized for how really good it is. Those of us who live here or lived here have known how good the pizza is here. Glad everyone is enjoying this gem as well. I recommended trying other food here as well Detroit is very diverse in different cultures of food.
Detroit style is phenomenal. That cheesy crust in the edge is soooo good, lol. 👍
Right? That cheesy crust is like a little slice of heaven! Thanks for watching
A bit of sports history behind the name of that first restaurant, as well: the corner of Michigan and Trumbull is where Tiger Stadium used to be before the baseball team built and moved to the new Comerica Park. Ernie Harwell, the longtime radio voice of the Tigers, would welcome listeners to each home game "at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull." Just about every Michigander who was around before the move knows that phrase quite well!
Thank you for sharing this interesting tidbit of history! It's always cool to learn about the connections between sports and local landmarks. Thanks for watching
Thank you for coming to Detroit. I hope you had a good visit!
We had a great time in Detroit! but it was only a short visit. We would love to come back and spend more time exploring! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for coming to Detroit! We definitely take our pizza seriously.
As a former Buddy's pizza maker/trainer, that awesome crust comes from the dough being stretched in the pan with oil. When it goes through the oven the crust is essentially getting fried, giving that delicious crispy cheese along the edge, and the color/texture on the bottom.
On that note, this was not Buddy's best showing, it should have been deeper. You have to prep dough in pans early so it has time to warm and rise. From the sag in the middle I'd guess that dough was prepped later in the day and didn't have enough time to rise after the second stretch, or prepped early and stuck in a cooler with the same result. Bit of a bummer, but I'm glad you both got to check out Detroit style!
Buddies is not the best it's good if you like cornmeal in your crust.
I agree I was born in 1959 and Buddy's has been a family tradition. It looks like a way too slender pizza, you are correct in noticing this. But, I still could eat a whole eight-piece by myself, so I must resist. The one they picked is one of those places that mix up the original Detroit-style pizza to make it more gourmet. It was not a good representative of Detroit style. And the second one, who ever heard of that place. Shields Pizza was always a good second, and another good one that had been around for so many years I just read closed....but a shout out to Louie's in Ferndale they had great Detroit style and authenticity of old-style Italian restaurants.
@@AnthonyKeith-xs4or Never said it was the best, just commenting on the place they went in the video. Also curious about the cornmeal.. checked in a lot of trucks in my time there, cornmeal wasn't a part of any of it.
@@rls25132 Haven't had Louie's but I'll have to check it out. Shields is great too, I'd also like to throw Green Lantern in as a contender.
@@comadose25 you being a buddy’s pizza maker I’m shocked you had not heard of Loui’s. It sets the standard for Detroit style pizza. Maybe the buddy’s folks don’t like to mention it, lol.
It’s actually in hazel park. Como’s is in ferndale.
The beauty of Detroit style pizza is you don't have to use a knife and fork as you would with a Chicago style.
The topping is definitely not in danger of sliding off. 😀
Chicago deep-dish is a “lasagna pizza” hybrid.
You don't have to use a knife and fork with deep dish, it's just easier when it's really hot. I've picked up a loaded Malnati's slice and eaten by hand.
That's not beautiful at all.
you should have a knife and fork for a Chicago deep dish.... BUT, honestly we dont eat deep dish that often, its more special occasions. we also have great thin crust (not floppy) pizza, and thick crust pizza closer to Detroit style that we eat more regularly. I do prefer Chicago pizza, but I find Detroit style a close second. im not a fan of New York style personally.
the caramelized crust is the best on Detroit style especially if they used Brick cheese from Wisconsin
Yes, The caramelized crust if done correctly it really adds to the flavor!
born in Swindon, England. Moved to Detroit area in 1981. Buddys is the original, but when he opened he had a partner Louie, they split up and Louie started his own pizza joint in Warren called Louies Pizza, That's the best Detroit style that you should have tried. The thing about the Detroit style that I like is that the crust tastes like a toasted Crumpet. Good luck on your travels
Actually, Buddy's partner was Gus Guerra who opened Cloverleaf in Eastpointe with the same (i.e. HIS) recipe. Disclaimer: I've never eaten at the original Buddy's; I go to Cloverleaf). Loui (no e) was never a partner; he was an employee.
@@HotVoodooWitch It's also in Hazel Park for anyone googling. It is good.
Loui’s is the real deal. The best pizza hands down. Same as it was 40+ years ago!
I love the look of that pizza! Perfect crispy brown not burnt edges.
They were all great! The edges were perfectly crispy. 😀
That's what makes Detroit style different. The crust at the end is the very best part! My family used to fight over the corner pieces. 😂
I'm from Detroit... and I'm getting older, every day! When I was in Grade School, maybe in the late 1950's or early 1960's, I went to school with another boy, whose father (and Grandfather) were the original Founders of Buddy's! I have loved Buddy's pizza, my whole life... I don't think that will ever change... but I do also love the place at Michigan and Trumble, and a few others. Over the years, everyone (even the national chains that service the Detroit communities) off a pizza in the "Detroit Style."
That is so cool! Honestly they were all so good. 😀 Detroit style pizza is amazing.
I live near the original buddy's pizza
Detroit style is my favorite style of pizza. Its deceiving. I love that I don't feel like I'm stuffed after eating it. It's airy and not so compacted.
Your right! Detroit style pizza is very good! It's like a sneaky, delicious treat that doesn't weigh you down!
Hey Brits, I just wanted to let you know how much I love your channel!
Your enthusiasm for America and it's foods is infectious. I am an American and suddenly, I want to join in the adventure travelling to these places and try the same foods.
You are also such a sweet and fun couple. Keep up the great work and best wishes for you both!
Thank you so much for your kind words!! This comment has made our evening... THANK YOU!
I'm so impressed with Nicola eating straight tomatoes....wtf?!
Yay! 😀
I’m from Chicago so there’s a special place in my heart for deep dish. Make no mistake though, there are good pizzas in all of the regional varieties, and Detroit style is fantastic. Good dough and fresh ingredients is the common denominator.
Totally agree! Detroit pizza was delicious! Pizza brings us all together with its yummy varieties.
I have family who live in Detroit and I have tried Detroit style pizza. My uncle and his sons (who worked for General Motors and Ford) says that on a full pepperoni pizza, has two red stripes that run parallel to each other indicative of the Ford VS. Ferrari race at LeMans.
That's cool! Who would've thought there was a pizza connection to a legendary race like Ford vs. Ferrari at LeMans? Thanks for sharing this fun tidbit!
Nicola, put down that knife and fork, girl, and "tuck in" like you mean it, lol! Man those looked good. I probably would've chosen the same one because I love garlic!
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How do Brits put it? “Get stuck in?” 😂
@@chaddnewman2699 it's not STUCK, lol.
I was wondering if I was the only person who wanted her to put the silverware down and just get her hands in there....lol
@@jgibson1970 LOL!
It's still weird seeing people review the kind of pizza we got in the cafeteria in high school. I never knew how spoiled we were. 😂
Wow! we are so jealous! Detroit Pizza was delicious.
They went to the Buddies tourist location. The key to Buddies pizza is the cast iron pans they have been using since the 40s. Cast iron pans get seasoned the more you use them adding a deep favor. That location doesn't have the original cast iron pans. It opened in 2016. Locals go to The Original Conant location in the hood for a Buddies pizza.
Thanks for sharing this interesting insight about Buddies pizza, We didn't know they were not all the same. Thanks for the info and the history behind their cast iron pans!
THANK YOU! The one on Conant is the BEST
That happens with original locations though doesn't it? The original Cottage Inn (RIP) had a menu that was nothing like all the franchise locations.
@@thebritstry the Buddy's in Shelby Township sucks! Jett's has much better Detroit style pizza.
@@susanfabian1521agreed, unfortunately the location is not really customer friendly
The Detroit pizza look delectable, quality, and cruchy. It actually reminds me of the Pizza Hut's franchise when their pizza use to be succulent. However- I immensely like your British infectious cogenial accents and authentic analysis of the foods. Your opposite perspectives are complimentary of your online camera chemistry.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the Detroit pizza review and our different takes on the food.
Thank you for coming to Detroit and trying our pizza. I really wish more people would give Detroit and our food scene the chance it deserves. There truly are some world class offerings here to enjoy if you know where to look.
Also the corners are always the first part gone from the pizza for a reason, gotta have all that extra crispy cheesy lace.
Detroit 🍕 is a unique style and as a born and raised 313 it is a great pie.
The sauce on top of the pizza is done in 2 stripes which represents when Ford beat Ferrari.
The twin stripes on the gt40 right?
@@stevep2380 yes
This is my favorite style of pizza. The way they get the bottom crispy is they put oil in the pan, so it's basically fried bread. Just a little vocab note - we call the whole thing the crust, not just the edges, that goes for any type of pie. Also the cheese isn't burnt, it's caramelized.
I appreciate your attention to detail and the vocab lesson! It's great to learn new things about pizza. Crust it is! Thanks for watching
Thanks for coming to Detroit! All the pizzas you tried are authentic. Eat them however you like ;)
So yes, the classic Detroit style pizza typically comes topped with two stripes of tomato sauce to pay homage to Fords victory at Le Mans in 66’ to resemble the stripes on the Ford GT40.
That is amazing! We had no idea. 😀
I used to
Make these pizzas at buddys and didn’t know that
I actually said ooooo out loud when I saw that Detroit pizza. It looks goood. I’ve never had it. As an American AND a TEXAN, I’m starting to get jealous of British UA-camrs taking all our food! 😆😋
I live in Detroit recently visited Austin TX and they have bout 6 pizza places called via313 pizza and it is legit Detroit style
Don't worry they'll take it and not do anything with it. That's kind of what the Brits do. They controlled India for how many years?! :P
Thank you for your kind words about the pizza! it was delicious! Let us know if there is anything else we should try?
Thanks for the suggestion!
Don’t be jealous, Detroit is probably one of the cheapest vacations you could visit for a couple of days. Try our food, check out some of the local breweries if you’re into that sort of thing and check out downtown or the museums.
Then of course try the pizza, Buddy’s or Cloverleaf. Buddy’s was the original that made it famous, Cloverleaf was started by the guy who made Buddy’s famous. He sold the original location downtown along with the recipe, then he moved just outside the city where he opened up another bar and pizzeria. He used the same recipe for Cloverleaf, but changed the names to avoid legal troubles and his family still owns and operates it. My favorite at Buddy’s is their “Margherita” which they also have at Cloverleaf where they call it “Bruschetta.”
If I’m staying home, I get delivery from Jet’s pizza because their sauce is amazing. Their hand tossed round pizzas are great, but something magical happens in those square trays with their deep dish that’s amazing.
Also, you should check out some Coney Dogs while you’re in town. They’re another Detroit original, and the best two places are literally next door to one another. The first one is called American Coney Island and next door is Lafayette.
There are decent coney restaurants all over Metro Detroit, but the original two places have a particular vibe and history.
I’ll throw out an honorable mention for the third Detroit original dish that was invented by an absolute mad lad/culinary genius. That would be our Corned Beef Egg rolls. There’s lots of places that sell them, and I’m not sure which place starred it but they’re amazing. I also recommend the egg rolls with Pastrami as well. They sometimes serve them with sweet and sour sauce or duck sauce, but I prefer more mayo based condiments.
We also have amazing Polish food in Hamtramck as well as the best Mediterranean food in Dearborn.
Detroit gets a bad rap from people who don’t live here, but folks are all extremely friendly and we’re spoiled for having some of the best food in the Midwest.
Pie Sci is the science of pizza, not a play on Sci-Fi. They even have a Science Lab, which features weekly experiments in pizza.
Their Detroit style game is weak though.
Pie Sci is more than just pizza - it's a whole pizza science lab! So cool to see them experimenting with different toppings. Thanks for watching
My favorite is Chicago tavern style, which, you guys didn’t have, but, honestly most pizzas are good if they’re freshly made. Each has a place.
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Sounds like we need to plan another trip back to Chicago! to give it a try. Thanks for watching
@@thebritstryyes! I wish you would have tried Chicago tavern style. It’s more what we Chicagoans actually eat as pizza goes. Thinner crust, always cut in squares, not slices. Try Pat’s!
I grew up in Detroit and it's the BEST pizza!!
Thanks for sharing!
Ain't no pizza like a Detroit pizza cuz a Detroit pizza don't quit!
The Pizza was delicious in Detriot!! Which pizza shop is your favorite?
I am not originally from here, but have lived in the Detroit area for a long time. It took me quite a while to fully appreciate the unique style of pizza.
Detroit pizza may have taken its time, but it's very good! which would you have chosen?
Told yah :-) Buddy's looks to have the most legit pepperoni of the three. When cooked properly it deforms into a "cup" with fatty pepperoni oil pooling in the "cup" and crispy perimeter.
Thanks! Keep the suggestions coming. 😀
Its cup and char pepperoni not so much that its cooked right its that its a different kind of pepperoni. You can buy it and put it on a microwaveable pizza and it will still cup. I have had some that wasn't so good before though that tasted more like salami that cup and char pepperoni.
@@JesseLJohnson It's partially the thickness isn't it?
@@Trapper50cal no. the cupping comes from using natural casings which shrink when cooked.
I have a friend that refers to them as flowers holding nectar.
Just a note...the original Buddy's Pizza is on 6 Mile and Conant..... Thanks for coming across the pond to enjoy true Detroit culture.
Thank you for the info! we'll make sure to visit the original Buddy's next time! we will be back!
I'm laying in bed choking on my own saliva watching this 😂
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Nicola, in Detroit we eat pizza with our hands
Next time I will eat it with my hands! 😂🤗
That’s the pretty standard method of eating all but the deep-dish Chicago pizza everywhere here in the US. We can always clock a tourist when observing someone go for the flatware while preparing to devour a slice! 😂
Detroit is my home town. Glad you enjoyed the visit. I enjoyed watching you. BTW Detroit style adds brick cheese (origins from Wisconsin) and that is what browns so nicely along the edge. Like Andrew, the burnt sides are my favorite part.
BTW: I recommended your YT channel to the "BLANKS No One Asked For". They asked for YT channel recommendations they can collaborate with. Since they are a bunch of guys in North Carolina trying UK foods and snacks and you are Brits trying US foods, I figured it would be a good match.
Thanks for the info!😀
“Detroit style” is also Sicilian style just like my Nona and all of her sister in laws used to make. You spread a light layer of olive oil on the pan to get the crispy base.
Oh wow! We feel that we need to go to Sicily now to try it. 😀
I was thinking that too. They're just trying to take credit for reproducing a Sicilian pizza 😅
@edwardgaller359 They're NOT the same. Plenty of sources online to explain the difference in crust, cheese, toppings, and how it is cooked.
The fact that you're eating pizza with a fork & knife 😳 you might have to be arrested. 😂😂😂
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This is the reason I couldn't finish the video 😂
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Lol! sorry we will grab it next time with both hands
Sorry!
Thanks for your visit. You had some great choices but missed the best. The cook that brought the deep dish pizza to Buddy's and Shield's pizza bars. Louie's in Hazel Park. Buddy's is good pizza though.
Thank you for your recommendation! We'll make sure to check out Louie's in Hazel Park next time.
The problem is that Detroit style was reinvented, I'm 66 years old, and the first was founded even before that. Most places were invented for the lunch pail, so square was best, when I was a kid we used to go to The Cloverlief Italian style restaurant. During the day men working at FORD could get a slice wrapped in a piece of tin foil. The did it closer to normal style, another words; dough, sauce, pepperoni, olives, onions, and cheese to the edge. The edge being the best part, by being on a hot assembly line meant your slice was going to be hot. Even in the dead of winter, you would know what I meant just standing on an assembly line for a moment. Good or bad thing was there weren't many mom and pop pizza shops yet, so going home on your payday you could take your family out, and it didn't have to be pizza. 😊
Thank you so much for the detailed information! its great to hear the history behind and the traditions behind it. We visited the Ford Museum, while in Detroit and it was really good!
I love Detroit style pizza.
But of course, I have lived all my 66 years in Metro Detroit! Awesome that you visited here
Detroit style pizza is truly one of a kind! we had a great time in Detroit! Thanks for watching
If you are going to New York City, you should also check out New Haven, Connecticut, if you have the time, as they have been often rated as the top pizza despite being in a smaller city. The two big names there are Frank Pepe's and Sally's. Love your takes on food in the US!
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely add New Haven to my list for the next food adventure.
@thebritstry i forgot to add Modern Pizza. Possibly the best of the bunch.
Then come to Maine in the summer and buy a ticket to Cabbage Island for the lobster feast. I think it's $55 per person which includes the boat ride to the island. Mark Weins and Sunny from Best food review show
The seafood in Maine is amazing, they do lobster right!
That sounds like an amazing experience! Maine in the summer and a lobster feast on Cabbage Island, we will definitely check it out.
Detroit area resident here. Detroit Style is more like a Fruit Pie thickness whereas Chicago Deep Dish is more like Birthday Cake thickness. Chicago also has a very thin style called Tavern Style. Yes, Buddy's is the original, but I don't think they are the best. Michigan and Trumbell is named after the intersection where the old Tiger Stadium (where the major league baseball team The Detroit Tigers used to play) was located. It is Much better than Buddy's. Pie Sci and many other places (such as Jets Pizza) have the "Detroit Style" crust, but then a more "traditional" top with the sauce then mozzarella cheese then toppings. It's good, but not "real" Detroit Style. Detroit Style pizzas that also are better than Buddy's can be found just north of Detroit in nearby cities Hazel Park (Loui's Pizza,) and Royal Oak (Palazzo Di Pizza.) Thanks for sharing! ~Be Blessed
Thank you for your detailed insights on Detroit Style pizza! It's always great to hear from a local expert. Thanks for the comment.
Buddy's quality isn't what it used to be. Apparently the business was sold to a private equity group in 2019 and I can tell the difference since then.
Thanks for visiting!!! Hoped you liked our city and food!!!
Thank you for your warm welcome! Your support means a lot to us. We really enjoyed Detroit and will be back in the future.
Very much a fan of Detroit style.I love Deep Dish and it has it's place, but I can eat Detroit Style every day while Deep Dish feels like its a once every other month or so kinda pizza.
Detroit style pizza every day sounds like a dream! Deep Dish is more of a special treat, Thanks for watching!
Detroit is my personal favorite. Chicago is a bit too much and New York is a bit too little (dough and cheese wise). Online it seems most people prefer new york style due to thin and crispy, but I just love a bit of a thicker soft dough that detroit nails without overdoing it!
Also weirdly enough detroit style reminds me of 1990s pizza hut (which is a good thing)😂
Detroit pizza is a wonderful style of pizza, we really enjoyed it. We wondered if Pizza Hut modeled their pizza on Detroit style?
@thebritstry I'm from Detroit & I would say they definitely did.
Thanks for coming to Detroit. Hope you enjoy our City. Be safe and happy travels. Big fan! ❤👏👏👏👏
Thank you! Will do!
Detroit is one of the most welcoming cities to outside visitors. It’s one of the few places we’re it’s an even better experience if you say you’re a tourist.
We’ve been through a lot of hardships but we’re the most prideful people you’ll ever meet.
Give Detroit a chance, you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you for watching. Detroit is awesome for tourists, we loved it! We have another video to come soon
Omg the crispy cheese looks divine 😋
It was so good!😀
I'm impressed that you knew the fact about the square pans. 👍
The dark bit of crust on your Chicago pizza was burned crust, the dark bit around the top of the edge of a Detroit style pizza is intentional and isn't burnt dough but burnt cheddar cheese aka cheese swill and is delicious and what makes a Detroit pizza a Detroit pizza and not just another Sicilian/grandma pie.
The crust on the Detroit-style “Sicilian” squares looks much thinner and crispier than on the average square. I must admit I prefer a thin, crispy crust which is why I rarely have a Sicilian slice here in NYC, I find the square crust is usually too thick and bready for me personally.
No the Chicago pequods crispy part is also cheese (not crust)...when they make pequods pizza they specifically put cheese on the edges so it creates this crispy cheese...no doubt visually it looks burnt but it does not taste burnt...it tastes like chewy crispy cheesy goodness.
Thanks for the information. It's all about the unique flavors and techniques that make each style of pizza special! We have just uploaded our New York Pizza video. Please check out out if you have time
Thanks for sharing this information. We have just uploaded our New York Pizza video. Please check out out if you have time
Pequods was really good! We have just uploaded our New York Pizza video. Please check out out if you have time
So happy to have stumbled across this video! Thanks for visiting and trying our pizza. I’m happy you enjoyed yourself! Safe travels whenever you head next. 🥰🍕
Thank you for your kind words and for watching our video! Your support means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
You guys are great, keep it up.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot. we have our NYC Pizza video uploading this Saturday
From Detroit, I love our pizza, so glad you got to try it!! Buscemi's party stores also sell pizza slices. It's usually where I go to get slices since they're everywhere.
Nah man, Mr. C's for the win for the best party store pizza.
@@JenniferKlumppthis is the most Detroit/Michigan exchange you could have possibly had on the subject. Folks who aren’t from here don’t actually know what a “Party Store” is! lol
It’s as “Pure Michigan” as calling something a “door wall” or drinking pop, like Vernor’s or Fargo Rock N Rye.
I love the story behind Detroit pizza. It's so distinct from New York and Chicago. My winner is Chicago pizza. The herbs are perfect, the sauce is thick ad spicy and the longer cooking time gives the flavors time to meld together beautifully. Giordano's is THE place. My mother and father in law own Renaissance Faires and we'd absolutely take over the place after a long day and hoover the pizza. Hunger is the best sauce, but nothing will ever be a better pizza to me.
Thanks for sharing your Preference and your wonderful Memories! Sounds like we need to head back to to try Giordano's. New York Pizza Video is being uploaded on Saturday.
Buddys frozen pizza at the grocery store is amazing.
Thanks for sharing your love for Buddy's frozen pizza! We will have to look our for it at the grocery store. Thanks for watching
👍, We had a Buddy's Pizza last night. They're so filling, We had half of it for lunch today.
We are so Jealous! Pizza for lunch, pizza for dinner, sounds perfect!
Eating each pizza with my eyes, Number 1 looked the best. had by far the best looking crust and carmelized cheese amount.
That was our favorite too! But all of them were good!
I'm a thin pizza guy. But Detroit is good too.
Same. Give me a paper thin crust (that snaps when folded) and just the right balance of cheeses and sauce. I could expound extemporaneously at great length, extolling the joy of this Italian taste treat! Lol 😂
Thanks for watching! we have a New york pizza video coming out on Saturday.
Michigan and Trumbull is where the old tiger Stadium baseball park used to be. Oh the childhood memories.
Thank you for sharing your memories! It's always great to hear how special places like that hold a special spot in people's hearts.
Unfortunately, they had to move (rent issues with their original building). They are near midtown now
Lets go. Detroit is criminally underrated and notoriously known, but it's coming back around in a bigggg way.
That's so true! Detroit has such a rich history and it's amazing to see how it's making a comeback. The Pizza was delicious too!
Buddy’s is our “go to” because of proximity. Love their antipasto salad. And their pizza is usually pretty awesome (can be hit or miss).
No, it still sucks.
BUDDY'S IS THE GOAT. Ever since I was introduced to it, I almost can't have any other pizza because I just love it that much.
Looks like Buddy's has won your heart and your taste buds! Thanks for sharing
I hope they washed the trays too 😂
Lol! We hope so too!!! Thanks for watching
I don’t know about the shape of the pan in Detroit. Here in NYC the thick, square pizza is known as “Sicilian” and the round pies are “Neapolitan” or “regular.” Fun fact; the “white” pizza was named “Margarita” after an Italian noblewoman who preferred a sauceless slice that was prepared especially for her in Naples.
That's a cool pizza history lesson! New York and Detroit have their own unique pizza styles for sure. Thanks for watching
Well, in Detroit “Margherita” pizza has red sauce, with tomato, basil and mozzarella. So, we obviously do our own thing-hence the reason we don’t call it Sicilian.
I was just at Michigan & Trumbull and ordered this exact combination. I loved the pizza. I think I preferred the white sauce pizza.
That's amazing! The pizza was delicious.. That white sauce pizza with garlic is really good!
I am getting hungry watching this. Lived in the Detroit metro most of my adult life. The Detroit deep dish pizza has been a lifelong love of mine. Glad you are enjoying this.
Yeah, that Detroit deep dish pizza is hard to resist, right? Thanks for enjoying the video!
Detroit Pizza is probably descended from a type of Sicilian Pizza which was very bready and rectangular.It was called sfinciuni,and I have no idea how to pronounce that.lol.Alot of commercial American pizzas use Asiago,which is a very pungent cheese compared to mozzarella.Mozzarella has a nice milky taste when fresh.
Thanks for sharing these interesting pizza facts! It's always fun to learn more about the origins of our favorite foods. Thanks for the comment. which is your favorite style?
@@thebritstry Detroit style is like what I make at home.
Detroit style uses Wisconsin brick cheese, which is different than mozzerella, but similar in melting quality, softness and creamy texture.
Detroit pizza is usually called deep dish pizza. The edges aren't burnt. They are crispy cheese. Glad you tried Buddy's pizza.
Thanks for the clarification on Detroit pizza terminology! Buddy's pizza was really good. Thanks
Born and raised in Detroit and I'm 62. I've never heard of our pizza called deep dish. We've just said that it's square pizza.
A big difference between Detroit and Chicago styles is that with Chicago, the crust (bread) is more toasted. With Detroit style, the cheese goes all the way to the edge to keep the crust "doughy", and the cheese gets carmelized instead.
I'm from Michigan and I do love Detroit style pizza. The ones you tried look awesome! The best chain for that style is Jet's in my opinion. I like Chicago deep dish but Detroit style is something you can have more often in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by our state and I hope you had a great time here!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I had an amazing time in Michigan, and we will have to come back to give Jets a try!
Thank you guys again another great video… I did comment that Detroit is my favorite. I should’ve clarified it is for deep dish however I know where you’re going and if I want traditional crust thin New York every time by the way, we all pick up our pizza.😂😊
Thanks for watching!😀 We are glad you enjoyed the video. 😀
Born and raised in Michigan. Detroit style pizza is by far my favorite. I would never put peppers on it though. I imagine that would be directly counter to the flavor profile I am looking for in a Detroit style pizza. You need. The slight sweetness of the sauce to shine through.
there are several versions on the origins of Detroit style pizza, the story that makes the most sense to me is a guy named Louis Tourtois was the chef at the original Buddy's in Detroit 1954-1970, Gus Guerra was the owner, not the chef. Louie left Buddy's and started Sheild's Pizza out of the original Sheilds bar in Detroit. in 1977 a disagreement with partners and Louie leaves Sheilds to open his own place in Hazel Park Michigan, Louie's Pizza. i consider Louie the Godfather of Detroit style pizza, he was the chef and driving force at all 3 of the OG Detroit style pizza places decades before it was called Detroit style and it was popular nationwide. Loui's to this day is still the best of the 3 OG Detroit style pizza places. its a shame that he doesnt get the credit he is due now that he is gone.
Other than a few years, I've lived my life in Detroit. In other cities, around the country, I've tried pizza. Deep dish pepperoni in Detroit is my favorite. Pizza, in Oklahoma is like eating cheese, and pepperoni on a cracker.
Thanks for the uplift after a tough day. Thanks for hitting my hometown of Detroit. Brick cheese is an American cheese. If you want to buy truly excellent preserves and jams try Michigan company called American spoon. You can order on line. The lemon curd is the best ever. But they also have a great fig, Marionberry and more.
Ah you are very welcome! We hope your days start to feel better.
I live in Chicago and I eat Detroit style pizza a lot. I might eat Detroit style pizza once every 2 or 3 weeks. I usually eat 1 Chicago Deep Dish pizza each year. Anyone that lives in or around Chicago always says Tavern Style pizza is the way to go and what we usually eat over here. Deep dish is usually what tourists get when they come to Chicago because it is different
Thanks for sharing! It's always interesting to see the local pizza preferences in different cities!
The corner pieces are the best because of the caramelized crust. So good!
Oh, totally agree! The corners are where it's at with that caramelized goodness. So satisfying!
The charred edge of Detroit style pizza is AMAZING! It doesn't just add flavor, it adds a complimentary crunch that's not too strong (when done right) which pairs phenomenally well with each bite. The dough, however, is where anyone can make the biggest difference in pizza. Fast food pizza places use the same bland dough from the same distributors. I started cooking pizza from scratch about 7 years ago, and corrected this crime against pizza. Just put together a savory herb oil (I take ¼tsp of 5 different herbs, mix them with vegetable oil (olive oil works best) and mix about 2tsp directly into the dough. When it's time to let the dough rise, I grab a brush and coat the outer surface of it with that same herb oil. This makes for delicious breadsticks as well, in which case you can just throw it in the oven at this point, and when it's done you take it out and give the bread another light coating of herb oil, and let it cool off before eating. Do this and you'll already outdo every global, national, regional, and many local pizza chain restaurants.
Thanks for coming to Detroit! That little burnt cheese crisp lattice on the crust is the signature of Detroit style and what elevates it above Chicago style imo.
Thank you for the warm welcome to Detroit! The burnt cheese crisp lattice is definitely a game-changer in the pizza world. Thanks for watching
The crispy edge you mention is technically fried cheese. This means edge pieces are the best and if a corner is available, double the deliciousness!!
From here checks out detroit style is the best by far. Dont get me wrong i love ny n chicago style to. But if i can only have 1 for the rest of my life utll be detroit style
I love tomatoes and also charred cheese but I still think this analysis is so fun! Good for you two going on a trip like this and exploring things you enjoy together. An inspiration to all of us!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We love sharing our adventures and passion for food with all of you.
You two clearly did your homework and reaped the benefits. Awesome to see, glad you had such a great time.
I'm not too big on thick deep dish pizza but that first one looked great.
The first one was delicious! We really enjoyed Detroit and their pizza!
We live in the Detroit suburbs and our favorite Detroit pizza brand is Buddy’s. Our favorite New York pizza is Grimaldi’s if you come across them there. Good eating and safe travels!
Might be biased because I'm from Detroit but I've had NY, Chicago and Detroit is still my favorite. The crust is 🤌
That crust and cheese baked together at the corners… so crispy and good!
Glad to see you at Buddy’s. Classic Detroit style pizza. 👍
It's the best part of the pizza for sure! Thanks for watching
All pizza is good, Detroit deep dish is best. Glad you liked it! Now have one with BBQ sauce, chicken, bacon, and onion. Amazing hot or cold.
I was born and raise in the Detroit area and I used to work a couple miles from the original Buddy's location. We went there for lunch a couple times a week. I have been to all three of the places you visited and enjoyed them all. Buddy's is my personal favorite, partially because I had so many fun times there. So happy to see you visit Detroit and get a taste of what I think is the best pizza in the country.