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I was Payette Brewing in Boise the other night with my Boise. While we both enjoyed our drinks, we were getting hangry. I did notice a food trailer. Not sure if that the right word, but it didn't have four wheels, so it's not a food truck per se.
They offered pizza, but just regular pizza, Detroit Style Pizza.
I've never experienced Detroit Style Pizza and didn't even why they call it Detroit Style.
For those that don't know, here's the definition, "Detroit-style pizza is a rectangular pan pizza featuring a thick, chewy, focaccia-like crust, Wisconsin brick cheese spread all the way to the edges for a crispy caramelized crust, and thick tomato sauce piped or spooned in stripes directly on top of the cheese and toppings."
I spoke with a young man and he helped me navigate the menu until I found a possible option.
Veggie Pizza
I like pineapple but not on my pizza. Yeah, I know, I'm going to lose some Yelp followers and friends, it is what it is. I also like Basil but not on this type of pizza.
Here came the dilemma. They didn't have any vegan cheese which means I was going to have to deal with the consequences of consuming cheese. With Detroit Style, there's a lot of cheese, but I explained my dilemma and they said they could make my pizza with light or easy cheese.
Ok. ok. I throw caution to the smokey wind and said, 'Sure'
I was given a buzzer and went back inside to have some beer.
About 15 minutes later, the buzzer did its thing, and I went to pick up my veggie Detroit Style Pizza.
I've seen a lot of pizzas. Matter of fact, I've attended and managed a booth of vegan cheese the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas several times.
This pizza was gorgeous. See the picture!
I came back to my seat, and everyone at the table was in awe and perplexed. In awe of how stunning it was but also curious as to where the cheese was!
The previous week in Oceanside, California, I had the Luscious Lola at Gianni's, and it was one of the best vegan pizzas, I had ever had, but this Veggie Detroit Style Pizza with easy cheese was one the best pizzas I've had in Boise. That sauce, sweet with a touch of heat. The veggies and the crust. soft inside, and crunchy on the bottom. I enjoyed all four slices. It was amazing.
I don't know where Boise Crust is most of the time, but if I see that little pizza trailer, it's going to tempt me to order the veggie light cheese again.