The REC is a TINY Detroit Style Pizzeria located in Peoria Arizona. They offer two outside tables. (*****Update name change to The Rec Pizza & Dogs)
One indoor table.
Four hightop community stools. (****Update they added on a dining room)
You order at the counter and seat yourself.
The pizzas come in three sizes personal, medium and large and are cut in squares. They take about 25 minutes to prepare. Many varieties of Faygo Brand sodas are offered. They offer the usual variety of pizzas and also the unusual such as hatch chili with pulled pork and spicy pickle with bacon……… As you wait you look at all the Detroit Music Memorabilia all around and a few novelty collectibles.
Then you look out the window.
I just went for a plain personal size pizza.
It’s very hot just out of the oven…I spread out the little squares of pizza.
It’s a little bit Trenton Style……..(little fact…I actually worked in a Trenton NJ Pizza Shop for a while long long ago) The sauce is on top of the cheese……that is done so you don’t get over cooked cheese……But this Detroit Style pizza is very different than Trenton Style pizza. It’s mainly the crust that is unique and different. (****Update the crust is different see down below)
It’s a bubbly thick crust that isn’t very doughy. On the edges it’s almost like eating a cheese crisp….those crackers that are only made of cheese.
The bottom has a thin layer that taste almost like a grilled cheese sandwich……It seems almost buttered but is very crisp like a really good grilled sandwich.
On top of the bubbly bread is a gooey blend of cheeses……..you can taste grated Italian Cheese………
On top of the melty flavorful cheese is rich tasting chunky tomato sauce….with the perfect amount of oregano in it. It’s delicious!
I have to say my first taste of Detroit Style Pizza at the REC Pizzeria in Peoria is Worth a Fork!
www.theRECPizzaria.com
Everything is subject to change and your experience may or may not differ.
Did a 2nd taste on the patio.
Tried a plain again.
This one had slightly less sauce but was pretty much just as delicious.
Tried a white pizza.
This one has too much thyme for my taste…..but I wouldn’t avoid it either…..maybe you should request light on the thyme.
My husband likes meaty pizzas and enjoyed the pepperoni with added sausage.
My dogs got to enjoy some crunchy cheesy ends.
Been back a few times and more changes have been made.
The name has changed to The Rec Pizza & Dogs (Coney Island style hot dogs)
They have added on a dining room.
They have changed the recipe for the dough. Today we tried three different pizzas. One was a seasonal pizza with pumpkin and ricotta cheese.
The dough is different.
It’s fluffy with a soft bread bottom.
The dough seemed fermented.
The crust used to have a delicious crispy bottom.
What I got today was very different.
