Wood-fired pizza has a way of turning a simple dinner into something you plan a whole night around. That blistered, slightly charred crust only happens when a real wood-burning oven runs hot enough to cook a pie in a couple of minutes.
Michigan is full of spots doing it right, from busy Detroit corners to small towns near the water. Here are eight pizzerias across the state that treat the crust like the main event.
1. La Lanterna, Detroit, MI
Right in the heart of downtown Detroit on Griswold Street, this urbane spot pairs housemade pastas with Neapolitan-style pizzas that come out of the oven with a thin crust and that unmistakable wood-fired flavor.
The kitchen leans authentic, and the Burrata Pizza is a strong choice if you want to see what the oven can do with quality toppings. Pasta fans can branch out with the Tagliatelle OH Passillio or Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare…