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Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· 25d

I'm a huge fan! This is a better description of the style than I could ever manage. (Source: www.seriouseats.com/detroit-styl...)

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To be frank, I don't know why it didn't blow up earlier. The stuff is freaking delicious. Let's start from the bottom and work our way up: The crust comes out crisp and golden on the bottom, with a lightly fried texture that it gets from sizzling in the rendered fat that drips down from the cheese. Next, we move on to the crumb, which is chewy, with a medium-fine bubble structure. Not so rustic as, say, a focaccia, but not quite as soft and fluffy as a New York–style Sicilian slice.

Above that is where things get a little topsy-turvy. Instead of using the "sauce, cheese, toppings" order of a typical pizza, Detroit pizzas are built in reverse. Creamy, tangy brick cheese from Wisconsin is cubed and applied directly to the top of the dough, where it bakes up gooey, buttery, and thick in the middle, crispy and dark brown around the edges. On top of the cheese is a sweet, thick tomato sauce, seasoned with plenty of garlic and spices and often applied in heavy parallel bands. If you order the pizza with pepperoni (the most common topping), depending on where you are, you might find it cupped and crisp on top of the sauce, or, occasionally, buried underneath the cheese, where its flavor seeps in and penetrates every bite.* It's crispy, fatty, cheesy, tangy, and glorious, especially those coveted corner pieces that give you that extra crunch.

*Should we call them "middlings" instead of "toppings" if they're stuck in the middle?

This is not everyday pizza. It's not every-week pizza. It might not even be every-month, if you want to live to a reasonable age. But damn, is it good pizza. So good that it's worth a trip to Detroit just to taste it.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· 25d

Also: Detroit-style pizza with sausage, onions, and mushrooms paired with Melts Into Air California-style pilsner.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· 25d

Roaring Table's Tart's Desire raspberry/blackberry sour. This hits the spot on a hot day like today!

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· 26d

In more interesting news, I've now booked all of my lodging for my Labor Day road trip! 9/4 - Viroqua, WI 9/5-6 - Minneapolis, MN 9/7 - Duluth, MN 9/8-9 - Marquette, MI 9/10-11 - Traverse City, MI 9/12 - Grand Rapids, MI As times get closer I'll be pinging local folks to meet up. Should be fun!

A screenshot from the Furkot trip planning site showing a map of the upper Midwest. A route corresponding to the description in the post is drawn on the map.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 12

After sitting in the sun for a few hours, I decided it was time to rehydrate. Am I doing this right? 🙂 You know, after 20+ years in the area this weekend marks my first time visiting Mickey Finn's brewpub. Their beer is really quite good (at least the amber and doppelbock, anyway).

A photo of a glass of beer with condensation on the outside. The glass is emblazoned Mickey Finn’s.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 12

I hadn’t intended to come back to Libertyville’s Dog Days of Summer, but I had so much fun yesterday. This is Django, who I posted yesterday, in the speed retrieve competition. Always bet on the border collie 😀

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 12

Sure, you're cool, but are you as cool as this dog?

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 11

Nothing makes me smile more than watching a border collie lock in and do their thing. Here is Django nailing the 6' 8" (203cm) jump.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 7

Last night I made the Reuben pot pie I picked up on Sunday. It was pretty much what it said on the tin. Not bad, but nothing amazing. I would try other varieties from that company, at least.

A photo of a 5-inch/13 cm pot pie on a foil-covered baking sheet. The top of the pie is browned nicely and the letter R is cut into the crust.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 6

This is what that view usually looks like, by the way.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 6

Holy cats. This photo of Thornton Quarry from I-80/294 was posted this morning to Reddit. The quarry is 450 feet deep at its lowest point. Looks like the Deep Tunnel stormwater system is doing its job! (Source: www.reddit.com/r/ChicagoSub...)

A photo of what appears to be a lake that is very full, but is actually a very deep quarry.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 4

At least the dogs in my area are getting a semi-reprieve tonight.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jul 2

Celebrating the start of the holiday weekend with a French Onion Detroit-style pizza: Wisconsin Brick, Mozz Blend, Sharp Cheddar Frico, Gruyére, Caramelized Onions, Porchini Crema Stripes I was afraid the cream sauce would be too rich, but it's delicious!

A photo of a Detroit style pizza with sautéed onions on top, and Brown cream sauce stripes running down each side. In the foreground is a half a glass of beer.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 29

It's a good day to stay the hell inside! That humidity is killer. I hope my friends who have to work outdoors in this are finding ways to keep cool!

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 28

Interesting! I am sorely tempted. www.bobsbestfriends.com

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 28

I headed out after the last band in competition played, but they were a very good one. This is Exit 122, out of Minooka, Illinois. They had great energy, though they were a little unpolished. I'm not sure that was a bad thing.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 28

To whit: (Taranis out of Oklahoma City)

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 27

Best merch table I've seen so far: Taranis ("Girlypop Metalcore")

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 27

I'm pretty much completely off my crutches, but I brought them with me just in case. I'm glad I did!

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 27

Oh hey, it’s that Wait Wait guy! It’s very cool that Peter Sagal is volunteering as co-emcee for this event.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 27

I'm checking out a very chill music festival today. If I understand correctly the performances today are the culmination of a month-long battle-of-the-bands competition.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 14

"Get in the car. We're all going to Beef Village!" "Do they have vegetarian options?" "Get out."

A photo of a restaurant with a sign out front that says: Beef Village / Gyros, Hot Dogs, Burgers

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 14

I joined Mirko, Jim, and Jenne for breakfast this morning, then we staked out a spot for the Woodstock Pride Parade. It was low-key and pleasant as usual, and the weather was just perfect. I was happy to see the local furry group marching in the parade with a large contingent, too!

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 13

A snack and a cocktail from Inovasi: "papas from madrid" - crispy baby potatoes, serrano ham, marcona almond, parsley pesto, manchego finery, cheese sauce, nora chile "holy shit it's beautiful! an ingroni for the ages" - botanist gin, mauro vergano americano, turmeon white vermouth, orange bitters

A photo of holy shit it's beautiful! an ingroni for the ages

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 13

I'm getting kinda addicted to this place. (Aprés Bakery, a fantastic patisserie in Lake Zurich, IL)

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 12

That's awesome. I love having a Pride band on my watch. I've had so many people say, "I like your watch band." which is secret code for "I see you are queer. I, too, am queer and appreciate you expressing that." (particularly in non-queer-friendly spaces)

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 12

Welcome to the weekend. Damn, I'm ready for this.

A close-up photo of a helles-style beer in a 0.5 liter mug.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 11

That's impressive, and extremely expensive.

Duncan da Husky@duncandahusky· Jun 10

I'm very glad that not only did I get home from visiting company HQ earlier than expected, but also that my grocery delivery was dropped off 15 minutes ago. (You can't say I didn't make it as easy for the driver as possible, though!)