The Pizza Show Season 2 Episode 9 Detroit, the Doughtown City

In season 2, episode 9 of The Pizza Show, titled "Detroit, the Dough town City," the host Frank Pinello explores the deep-rooted history of Detroit-style pizza, which is known for its thick crispy crust, generous amounts of cheese, and sauce layered on top.

Frank begins his journey by visiting Buddy's Pizza, the birthplace of Detroit-style pizza. He interviews the current owner, explaining how Gus Guerra, the founder of Buddy's Pizza, came up with the idea of baking pizza in blue steel pans to create the characteristic crispy crust. Frank also observes the making of the iconic Detroit-style pizza, with its unique toppings including pepperoni under the cheese, and traditional square shape.

Next, Frank meets with Megan Pott from Supino Pizzeria, a pizzeria that garners nationwide recognition for its Neapolitan-style thin crust pizza. Although not dedicated to Detroit-style pizza, Megan excitedly explains her takes on this pizza's style, and how Supino's version stands out from other competitors.

Frank's next stop is at the legendary Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant, established in 1946. There he meets Daniel Esses, the new owner, who shares the heritage and moving story of his purchase and preservation of the establishment. Frank gets a chance to check out the kitchen and observe the assembly of a Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant Detroit-style pizza. The dough, the unique blend of cheese, and tomato sauce are prepared and baked to perfection.

In the episode, Frank also swings by Niki's Pizza located in Greektown, a Detroit neighborhood full of rich cultural history. By putting his hands into pizza-making, he gets an insight into how a real Detroit-style pizza is prepared and their commitment to keeping the taste consistent.

Finally, he ends the day in Detroit's Eastern Market where he encounters a massive community of people that gather each Saturday to have fun and buy fresh produce, meat, and baked goods from local vendors. Frank visits a well established Detroit-style vendor, Detroit Pizza Company, inside the market, that creates progressive pizzas that include ingredients like smoked salmon and caviar.

Overall, The Pizza Show season 2, episode 9, is a delightful experience for inquisitive pizza lovers, who want to savor not just the pizza, but also the rich culture and heritage behind it, that makes Detroit-style pizza a must-try experience for all. With the slice of every bite, viewers can taste and feel the legacy of the early 1900s, that combined Sicilian and Motor City techniques into one pizza.