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Craving a taste of Motor City? Celebrate National Detroit Style Pizza Day with some deep-dish, square-cut pies - the perfect way to honor this iconic pizza style!
Get ready to indulge in some delicious Detroit style pizza on June 23, also known as National Detroit Style Pizza Day! This unique and mouth-watering pizza originated in the Motor City back in the 1940s, thanks to a local bar owner who wanted to create a different type of pizza. The result was a square-shaped pizza with thick crust, topped with sauce on top of the toppings – creating a crispy and flavorful experience with every bite. Whether you're from Detroit or not, this day is the perfect excuse to try out this iconic dish or make your own at home. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Detroit Style Pizza</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the mid-1940s, Gus Guerra first created Detroit Style Pizza in his bar, Buddy's Rendezvous.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pizza Popularity Grows</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 1950s, Detroit Style Pizza became increasingly popular among locals and started getting recognition outside of Detroit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Detroit Style Pizza began to spread nationwide thanks to various pizza chains.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Detroit Style Pizza Trademarked</div><div class='timeline-text'>A mark for "Detroit Style Pizza" was registered, protecting and recognizing the unique characteristics of this pizza variant.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Pizza Championships</div><div class='timeline-text'>Detroit Style Pizza gains international acclaim as Shawn Randazzo of Detroit Style Pizza Company wins the World Pizza Maker of the Year at the 2011 International Pizza Expo.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Detroit Style Pizza Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Detroit Style Pizza Day was officially recognized and established on June 23 to celebrate this unique pizza style.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own Detroit style pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your culinary skills to the test and try making your own Detroit style pizza at home. Gather all the necessary ingredients and follow a recipe to create a delicious version of this iconic dish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local pizzeria</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a small business and celebrate National Detroit Style Pizza Day by visiting a local pizzeria that serves this type of pizza. Enjoy a slice (or two) of this unique and delicious dish.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pizza party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for a pizza party featuring Detroit style pizza as the star of the show. Have everyone bring their favorite toppings and make a fun competition out of who can create the tastiest pizza.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try different variations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and try making Detroit style pizza with different toppings or variations. For example, you could make a vegetarian version or add some unique toppings like BBQ chicken or pineapple.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about the history of Detroit style pizza</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn about the origins and history of Detroit style pizza. This will not only deepen your appreciation for the dish but also make for an interesting conversation topic during your National Detroit Style Pizza Day celebration.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a unique and delicious pizza style</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Detroit style pizza is known for its rectangular shape, thick crust, and crispy edges. It's a departure from the traditional round, thin crust pizza that many of us are used to - and it's oh so delicious! If you're a fan of pizza, you need to give Detroit style a try.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's all about the toppings</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the best things about Detroit style pizza is the amount of toppings you can pack onto that thick crust. From sausage and pepperoni to veggies and even pineapple (if that's your thing), there's no limit to the flavor combinations you can create on this doughy canvas.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's nostalgic</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For some people, Detroit style pizza brings back fond memories of growing up in the city or enjoying it with family and friends. National Detroit Style Pizza Day is a chance to celebrate those memories and create new ones with a truly unique pizza experience.</p></div></div>
National Detroit Style Pizza Day is celebrated on June 23 every year. In 2024 National Detroit Style Pizza Day will occur on a Sunday.
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