My inner circle at the lake has completely failed me because I had to discover Lolo Detroit Style Pizza through a casual tip from a completely different food truck, Bless this Burger to be exact.

Why am I doing all the heavy lifting out here while everyone else is apparently entering a collective coma?

They are permanently stationed out at Level 5 of Backwater Jacks, which offers a beautiful view, even though the local health department operates under some deeply restrictive bureaucratic handcuffs that limit their calendar days which is partially why they are stationary.

I believe the masterminds behind the operation are named Dan and Megan, and I profoundly apologize if my ears completely misinterpreted those names over the ambient noise, but chatting with them was a spectacular time even after they recognized me out in the wild.

Dan dropped some genuine Motor City history about how factory workers originally took heavy steel automotive utility trays right off the assembly line to bake these thick, rectangular masterpieces. That means somewhere in Michigan, a mechanic is probably trying to organize his socket wrenches inside a deeply confusing pizza box.

How many times have you completely abandoned your evening plans just because a specific food craving violently overthrew your entire nervous system?

I ordered a small pepperoni, which turned out to be an absolute masterclass in structural engineering because every single slice is a glorious corner piece packed with prime crust real estate.

The bottom crust leaves the blazing hot pan with a magnificent crunch that miraculously survives the entire drive home without mutating into a tragic, soggy sponge. It gives way to a soft, pillowy interior that supports the weight of the dairy with absolute dignity.

The pepperoni itself is just your standard, unassuming baseline pep, but the crust and the sauce completely elevate this thing far above the standard pizza hierarchy.

The real magic is the heavy lacing of caramelized, burnt cheese fused along the perimeter, delivering a deep savoriness that completely fulfills the soul.

It completes me.

Have you noticed how the crispy edges of fried eggs or burnt cheese always carry the most concentrated essence of pure human joy?

No… just me then?

Oh man, I bet an egg would be so good on this thing too.

While we were talking, I asked if they would combine their red and white sauces to create a legendary pink sauce and they were both absolutely blown away that they had never thought to do this themselves. Unfortunately, we ended up chatting so much that we both completely forgot to execute the plan, but their genuine willingness to mix them on the spot automatically elevates them to the top tier of pizza joints.

Most rigid establishments treat a sauce alteration like a multi-jurisdictional federal crime, but pink sauce is my absolute favorite liquid gold… at least as far as pizza and spaghetti are concerned.

They splash the red sauce directly on top, in “racing stripes”, after it bakes to keep the dough structurally sound, but I cannot wait to try it the proper pink next time.

When you make the pilgrimage out there, you need to look them dead in the eye and demand your order be made Chop Style. It would completely make my heart happy and make me laugh to see my name plastered on menus all around the lake, and it might push them to make the Chop Style pizza a permanent fixture.

Even if you do not like your pizza “Chop Style” (does anyone know how to make the “tm” symbol?), just tell them I sent you. How these guys are dropping pizza like this and have less that 350 followers is a crime, give them a like as well.

You absolutely need to go try this pizza immediately, and frankly, someone should have alerted me to their existence months ago.

Chop’s Guide Score: 4.4 out of 5.

This Chop’s Guide to the Galaxy Food Review was sponsored by Panther.

Panther is an 11 and a half year old black cat who has achieved the status of a tenured supreme court justice at the facility. He first arrived as a stray back in 2015, meaning he has been observing human behavior from the inside for over a decade. He completed a brief six month stint in the outside world back in 2016 before returning to the shelter to resume his true calling of structural relaxation. He has completely bypassed the hyperactive zoomie phase of youth and prefers to spend his days trotting around the clinic like a quiet supervisor checking up on your daily productivity. Once his rounds are complete, he locates a fresh basket of warm, clean laundry and immediately colonizes it for a high level nap.

He is a massive fan of human companionship and will instantly vocalize his deep thoughts the moment you step into his space to tell you exactly how his day went. While he waits patiently for affection, he is also an extreme foodie who will eagerly inhale any treat you put in front of him and immediately demand an encore performance. Because of his unquenchable hustle for snacks, his next owner will need to strictly manage his daily portions to keep him from expanding into a solid black sphere that completely takes over the living room furniture. Decide if you are ready to surrender your fresh wardrobe and your sofa to a dignified senior who just wants a quiet place to rule his kingdom. Get in contact with Dogwood Animal Shelter at 1075 Runaway Drive in Camdenton, Missouri, or hit up Chop’s Guide and we will see if we can help.