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Here in the Motor City, we’re well-versed in what “Detroit-style pizza” is, where it originated and why its crispy square crust is so craveable.&nbsp;The gospel of Motown's square slices — made famous by names like Buddy's, Cloverleaf, Jet's,&nbsp;Loui's, Shield's and others — has been spreading for a few years, with Detroit-style pizzerias opening outside of Michigan in New York, Pennsylvania and Denver. Some people even expressly give a nod to our city in their name, like Via 313 Pizzeria in Austin, Texas,&nbsp;and Motown Square Pizza in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;For the uninitiated, what makes Detroit-style pizza special, other than&nbsp;being made into a square or rectangle instead of round,&nbsp;is that it is baked in a deep pan and the cheese goes to the edge. Many pizza-makers in the city also put the red tomato sauce on top of the cheese, which helps keep&nbsp;the crust light&nbsp;and airy, but thick.“We use Wisconsin brick cheese that we hand grind," says Buddy's Pizza CEO Burton Heiss. "It gives it an earthy flavor, a certain type of pull."This year the brand is celebrating 75 years since founder Gus Guerra first began&nbsp;selling square pizza at Buddy’s Rendezvous bar in Detroit.For subscribers:&nbsp;“It’s a hand-crafted product,” Heiss says. “We’re not looking for, nor have we figured out, a way that you can take any short cuts."Many Detroit-style pizza brands date&nbsp;back to the mid-20th century, like Buddy's and Cloverleaf, and modern favorites continue to&nbsp;sprout up around the region, offering a contemporary twist on the Motor City classic.&nbsp;mbaetens@detroitnews.comTwitter: @melodybaetens&nbsp;

Here in the Motor City, we’re well-versed in what “Detroit-style pizza” is, where it originated and why its crispy square crust is so craveable.&nbsp;The gospel of Motown's square slices — made famous by names like Buddy's, Cloverleaf, Jet's,&nbsp;Loui's, Shield's and others — has been spreading for a few years, with Detroit-style pizzerias opening outside of Michigan in New York, Pennsylvania and Denver. Some people even expressly give a nod to our city in their name, like Via 313 Pizzeria in Austin, Texas,&nbsp;and Motown Square Pizza in Washington, D.C.&nbsp;For the uninitiated, what...

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