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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
What's your favorite kind of pizza?

Is it Chicago's casserole that masquerades as a pizza?

Is it New York's floppy greasy flat boring mess?

Or perhaps Detroit's storied, up-and-coming, decades old regional favorite, characterized by it's buttery flaky square cut crust, well-seasoned baking pans, and sweet sauce-on-top structure?

I've even recently been informed that St. Louis has there own style that features a thicker, almost cracker-like crust that allows for more, heavier toppings while keeping structural integrity intact.

So, what's your favorite kind? And why do you (incorrectly) think it's better than Detroit's?
 

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Posted by theamazeeaz (Member # 6970) on :
 
http://twinspizza.stores.yahoo.net/

It's this pizza, which isn't quite like any other local pizza in Rhode Island.

The crust is yeasty-bread like and you order it like a steak (medium, well-done, etc.).
 

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Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
 
Beach Pizza, it is called up here. Accept no substitutes.

[ January 15, 2015, 04:51 PM: Message edited by: Bokonon ]
 

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Posted by Dogbreath (Member # 11879) on :
 
Boston Style Pizza, obviously. this is a picture from the place we get ours. It's the best pizza in the world.
 

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Posted by vegimo (Member # 12618) on :
 
(from ornery.org)

Posted by vegimo (Member # 6023) on August 05, 2011 10:55 AM:

Ah, New Jersey.

Among the many fond memories are those of the pizza. Thin crust. Not cracker crisp, just thin. Fold the slice and the tip droops. Eat it quickly or the grease from the fresh cheese starts to drip on the plate. Eat it slowly or your mouth will have a flesh curtain hanging from the palate. Eat it quickly or you might start to feel too full to have a fourth slice. Eat it slowly to savor the blend of crust, sauce, and cheese - and nothing else...except for maybe some salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, parmesan, oregano...

One of the best slices I ever had was at a sidewalk window across from the WTC, but that is obviously gone now. My favorite pie was from Carmen's in Rutherford, but that is gone too. I do try to eat pizza every day whenever I visit, but nothing comes close to the childhood memories.

Now let's talk about Rippers. Anybody up for a trip to Rutt's Hut?
 

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Posted by Traceria (Member # 11820) on :
 
Manco & Manco's - Jersey Shore (South Jersey). It's the thin, fold it in half kind.
 

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Posted by scifibum (Member # 7625) on :
 
There is no "best kind". This kind of favoritism is shortsighted and dangerous. ( )

Diversity is beautiful, and the best pizza is a new variety that delights and surprises, or an old friend that comforts.

Vive la différence!
 

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Posted by Geraine (Member # 9913) on :
 
I prefer thin crust pizza with a little bit of crunch.

Anything else just leaves me with feelings of being bloated mixed with a bit of self loathing
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
The self-loathing is usually drowned out by the heart burn.

Couple tums clears both right up.
 

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Posted by Parkour (Member # 12078) on :
 
Crème Fraiche, Mozzarella, Ham, Breaded Chicken, Gorgonzola Bleu
 

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Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
 
I am not going to eat anything called a "Detroit Style Pizza" unless Robocop himself has broken all of my limbs and is standing over my limp body and is hydraulically fisting it down my throat along with a few of my own teeth while repeatedly saying STOP RESISTING. STOP RESISTING. STOP RESISTING.

But if it comes down to that then yes I will probably enjoy Detroit Style Pizza.
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
So what you're saying is, you don't like pizza at all.

That's the only thing I can draw from that.

Or you REALLY like Robocop.
 

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Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
 
We have homemade pizza most Fridays. I've been alternating between St. Louis style with baking powder crust and provelone-cheddar-Swiss mix and the traditional yeast crust with mozzarella. Maybe next week I'll try Detroit style.
 

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Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
 
The dough, from what I understand, is a little different for Detroit-style. Gives it that flaky, buttery, delicious texture.
 

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Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :
 
I happen to like that casserole And it's been too long since I've partaken. Must fix that soon.
 

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Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :
 

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So what you're saying is, you don't like pizza at all.

That's the only thing I can draw from that.

Or you REALLY like Robocop.

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Originally posted by Lyrhawn:
The dough, from what I understand, is a little different for Detroit-style. Gives it that flaky, buttery, delicious texture.

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Originally posted by Lyrhawn:
The self-loathing is usually drowned out by the heart burn.

Couple tums clears both right up.

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Originally posted by Goody Scrivener:
I happen to like that casserole And it's been too long since I've partaken. Must fix that soon.

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I am with you, Goody. But remember; Giordano's is stuffed crust not deep dish.
 

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Posted by Destineer (Member # 821) on :
 
Is there a Detroit style pizza place in the Ann Arbor area?
 

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Posted by Destineer (Member # 821) on :
 
Not having tried pizza from the D, my favorite style is probably brick oven (although it's easy to do it badly and end up with a blackened pizza).
 

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