Johnny Rockets being replaced by arcade.

Weird, I've never heard of "Cleveland-style pizza". I guess you're probably right that there's nothing special about it.

But "Detroit-style pizza" on the other hand...

Automotive drip pans! Now, that’s appetizing.
One of my favorite cooks on Americas Test Kitchen duplicated Detroit pizza and somehow got his hands on an original pan, stating the best places have used their pans for decades. It was coal black and slick from use, like a well seasoned iron skillet.
Anyway, I saw it as a carb laden slab of thick bread, and with brick cheese? Sorry, no. I do like high sides and crispy cheesy edges though…

Well, pizza ain't health food. :-)

It is true that it's a bit heavier than your standard hand-tossed pizza, so one or two pieces is more than enough. But I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "slab of thick bread". Done right (proofed long enough) it should be fluffy and airy inside, not unlike sourdough.

And you are absolutely right about the pans being like a well seasoned skillet. In fact, I use our Lodge cast iron when we make it at home, which comes recommended by Kenji.

This line from the linked Wiki article made me laugh...

Some makers of Detroit-style pizza in other areas questioned whether to call their pizza by that name, as "sometimes people have negative thoughts about Detroit."

Agreed on the pans being seasoned. And I know that even with having no idea who Kenji is.

I think it tracks. My life-long impression is that the only people who carry high pride in Detroit are the people who actually live in Detroit. Not saying that’s the right impression…

Or people who have actually visited Detroit. And Michiganders take great pride in Detroit.. I'm about an hour and 45 minutes north and go regularly. I attend 20+ Tigers games a year. Great food, great people, and plenty to do. And Detroit style pizza isn't "party pizza" or "sheet pizza". From the right shop, it's unbeatable.

RCMAC:

...the only people who carry high pride in Detroit are the people who actually live in Detroit.

Well, I certainly wouldn't expect people from Cheboygan to take high pride in Detroit. Also, being from Metro Detroit I don't carry high pride in Cleveland. These are not hot takes.

vwhoward:

And Detroit style pizza isn't "party pizza" or "sheet pizza".

If you are ever in Barberton, OH stop in at Angie's Italian Restaurant and give their 1/2 sheet party pizza a try. They have been serving that for the 30+ years that I have lived in the general area. Sure looks like Detroit pizza to me. And it tastes really good.

Angie's is a great place. After all, look what they offer. Great food!

The Menu...

Wait, what?

Ok, ease up. Sorry about the snark, and what do I know about it, right?
Oh, except a number of summers ago we went to Detroit for a concert. I was looking forward to it and we planned a three day, two night visit. We liked it so well we came home a day and a half early. I won’t bore you with the details but I can assure you it wasn’t good and we were so disappointed.
I’m no stranger to home-town pride. We have cities here in Ohio that have fierce defenders and I’ve lived in a couple of them. And every city has its share of good and bad corners, especially the one where I reside.
I apologize to anybody I’ve offended or insulted here. I recognize the importance of supporting and owning one’s home town. And I’m not an Ohioan that simply hates Michigan. I’ve had awesome vacations in beautiful northern Michigan and I’d spend my money there any time. I just wish I could say that Tigers games and amazing pizza could convince me to spend a lot of time in up and coming Detroit.

I haven't been there in a decade and change, but always loved Pizzazz near John Carroll U.

Wedgewood Pizza

Going back to the original subject of this thread, there is more than one definition of the word "arcade" https://www.merriam-webster...ry/arcade. It could very well be in relation to something other than coin op games.

It could.... .... but it won't.

Going back to the interesting topic of this thread.

I always favored Buddy's Pizza for Detroit Style.

Also, Detroit Style pizza is the king of Pizza. And there is nothing that will change my mind about that.

Buddy's is good, but if you haven't already, check out the OG of Detroit-style, Cloverleaf in Eastpointe.

Well, they do have a chicken tender salad (they just call it a fancy name to try and hide the fact that it is topped with chicken tenders) so that should make KevinJ happy.

djDaemon:

Buddy's is good, but if you haven't already, check out the OG of Detroit-style, Cloverleaf in Eastpointe.

Next time I'm back in Detroit ill have to give this a try! Thanks for the suggestion.

Shades:

Well, they do have a chicken tender salad (they just call it a fancy name to try and hide the fact that it is topped with chicken tenders)

Why did the roller coaster enthusiast refuse to eat chicken tenders?

Because they prefer their thrills to be on the tracks, not on their plates!

CP food services is more a game of chance than thrills.