Food - Drink
There Is A Right Way To Eat Detroit-Style Pizza, And It's Contentious
By AUTUMN SWIERS
Detroit-style pizza is one of the most popular types of pizza in America, and the way it’s typically eaten is just as unique as the style itself.
Due to the thickness of these pies, they can be as hot as 700-800 degrees Fahrenheit fresh out of the oven, so Detroit residents typically use silverware to eat their slices.
Due to the thickness of these pies, they can be as hot as 700-800 degrees Fahrenheit fresh out of the oven, so Detroit residents typically use silverware to eat their slices.
Some may balk at eating pizza without their hands, but with utensils, the thick layers of cheese, sauce, and toppings won't spill over the edge of the crust with each bite.
If it still sounds just plain wrong to you, Wesley Pikula of Buddy's, the birthplace of Detroit pizza, says "you may start with a knife and fork and then go with the hand later."