Buddy's Pizza
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 Buddy's Pizza in Livonia | |
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| Established | 1946 |
| Street address | 17125 Conant St. |
| City | Detroit |
| State | Michigan |
| Postal code/ZIP | 48212 |
| Country | United States |
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Buddy's Pizza is an independent pizza restaurant chain based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1946, the chain has an annual revenue of US $20 million. The chain's nine restaurants have a total of 400 employees.[1] Buddy's has been called one of the five best pizzerias in the United States by the Food Network.[2] They have bocce ball league play every Saturday morning at their original location on Conant St.
Cuisine
The restaurant serves Detroit-style pizza baked in cast-iron pans. In addition to pizza, Buddy's serves sandwiches, soups, pastas, their famous salads and chicken tenders.
History
In 1936, Buddy's existed as a blind pig, skirting the State and Federal laws that governed the on-site sale and usage of alcohol. Alcoholic beverages were available there. The owner at the time was August 'Gus' Guerra.
In 1944, Gus turned the blind pig into a legitimate tavern, but with World War II still ongoing, business was suffering. In 1946, Gus decided to add Sicilian style pizza to the menu.
In 1953, two Jimmys, Bonacorse and Valenti, purchased Buddy's and its celebrated pizza recipe. In 1970, Billy and Shirlee Jacobs bought Buddy's. As of 2009, the restaurant chain is owned by Robert Jacobs, the son of Billy and Shirlee Jacobs.
In 2003, Buddy's was recognized as one of the "Nation's Five Best Pizza Places" by the Food Network. In 2005, Buddy's was named the "Hottest Independent Pizzeria in the Nation" by Pizza Today.
In 2012, 2013, and 2014 Buddy's won the DMPA, a prestigious award honoring top pizza providers judged by world renowned Sous Chef Daniel Miller.
Locations
The original location is still in business at 17125 Conant Street in Detroit
The restaurant opened up new locations across metro Detroit and currently has eleven restaurants.[3] The additional locations are Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Grosse Pointe, Livonia, Novi, Royal Oak, Shelby Township, and Warren.[4]
References
- ↑ "Buddy's now offers e-mail on the side". The Detroit News. 2006-01-01. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Detroit's Buddy's Pizza turns 60". Pizza Marketplace. 2006-08-08. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Paying More Dough For Rising Pizza Costs". CBS News. 2008-02-29. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- ↑ "Locations". BuddysPizza.com. Retrieved December 20, 2015.