Styles On the Rise pizza, these pies typically feature a crispy crust. They're also quite oſt en cut into squares. We rank America's Top 10 Pizza Styles on pizzeria menus. See the list in the full report. 1. Detroit Styles on the Rise We asked operators which style they intend to bring on the menu. Detroit is the top style. The square style features a medium-thick crust that's light and airy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside. Dough expert Laura Meyer dedicates this month's Knead to Know to the Motor City style. Read her article on page 20. 2. Deep Dish Three of the Top Five Pizza Styles on the Move are: 1. Detroit 2. Deep Dish 3. Sicilian We go in-depth into the pizza styles at pizzerias in the U.S., including a full ranking of the Top 10 pizza styles being off ered, a look at up-and-coming pizza styles in our full State of the Pizzeria Industry Report. 3. Sicilian Pizza Toppings Trends We have seen almost every pizza topping imaginable listed on pizzeria menus. We sought to fi nd out what's hot in pizza toppings. The fi ndings blend a mix of classic toppings and innovative and creative options. The Top Five Pizza Toppings list has remained the same for the past several years. But this year, a new ingredient has entered the Top 5 - Bacon. The " everything is better with bacon " mantra has made its way to pizza. Don't miss John Gutekanst's bacon story, " Crispy Business, " on page 36. Yes, pineapple has found its way onto our Top 20 Pizza Toppings list. The controversial topping has won over consumers to become a permanent fi xture on pizzeria off erings. See all 20 top toppings in the full report. While not yet on the Top 20, plant-based meats and cheeses are one of the biggest hot trends in pizza toppings. Plant-based ingredients are becoming mainstream on pizza menus. Many other operators are researching and adding plant-based options to their topping off erings. DECEMBER 2022 / PIZZATODAY.COM / 45http://www.PIZZATODAY.COM