The Detroit Style Pizza King | Street Food Icons

D’s Pizza is the first and only Detroit-style pizza you can find in the Cayman Islands.
The street food truck’s founder, Diego Smith, started researching Detroit style pizza on KZbin while working as a private chef. After pursuing basketball and cooking abroad, Diego moved back to his hometown in the Cayman Islands to master his own culture’s cuisine. By incorporating seasoning pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, Cayman-style beef, and jerk chicken into his recipes, Diego makes sure that Caymanian cuisine and Caribbean culture shines through in each bite of pizza at his food truck.
Made possible by the Cayman Islands Department for Tourism.
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[@Munchies]

Oops, looks like we didn’t get the grading quite right. We’ve updated that now, as of January 7th. Thank you everyone for keeping us in check 🙏😉

[@bajdooo]

what do you mean you've updated it, it still looks like shit

[@TheAutisticrats]

Stop heing so picky goddamn it​@@bajdooo

[@dialtoneplus]

Color grading kinda important for food videos. Don't do the Caribbean dirty, fix and reupload.

[@MrBrian17172002]

Definitely.... Poor color grading makes all the menu items look flat.....

[@mikeb8138]

its crazy that munchies hasn't learned to film food right after all these years. first we feast and bon appetit make food look amazing

[@surayasidek9003]

omg thanks for saying this, i also felt that this is very dull and didn't do justice for the chef

[@MrGreed2000]

@@mikeb8138 you would think something so simple wouldn't be overlooked. i love FWF and Bon Appetit, if you like them and their camera work i highly recommend James Andrews and Insider Food. James has really great shots of the plates and he often dines at tasting menus so each short 9-12 min video is perfect if you are eating a quick bite. Inside Food doesnt have the visual flair but definitely has the production value and great shots of the food with explanations of ingredients. Their tours playlist is the only one worth watching the others are viral youtube click bait UK v US. Anyways i agree it makes this poor man's pizza look old and out of the 80s lol. Hope you get a chance to at least check out James and have a great 2025

[@davevillaire2990]

I knew a professional food photographer, they don't really photo food. For instance a bowl of cereal is corn flakes in Elmer's glue. cut them some slack they're photoing real food truck food on the street not a staged ad campaign.

[@Harpy-24]

What a rad gent. Super humble and comfortable in his own skin. Best kind of people. Great feature. Pizza looks epic. All the best.

[@Lunareclipsecos]

I've been to D's as its literally right outside of my university, and I love their pizzas! My favorite is the Chili Garlic Shrimp. So good 😋!

[@IzabellaInanna]

The camera color is way off lol

[@Gus.T]

The colors are so washed. Needs more contrast or saturation.

[@adalexander123]

Came for this comment. Why is the saturation on this video awful.

[@giftedone831]

Probably straight log ungraded

[@HipsterChainsaw]

I bet they used AI to edit 😂

[@holisticfern]

facts

[@ferrjuan]

D’s Nuts!

[@ChildishMaturity]

@trydeasnuts

[@John-iq7ry]

Pizza looks really good and unique. The mix of cultures in the Cayman Islands is interesting. And the landscapes are beautiful.

[@febr21]

Did someone forget to colour grade this?!

[@onesimpleneed]

Yep. Sorry. F- 😂

[@SonySteals]

I was about to comment that you're being just picky but yeah.. it does look weirdly raw actually.

[@REALchocochan]

the crew smoked too much weed.

[@TheAutisticrats]

No one cares about color grading lol

[@h7opolo]

great work, muchies, presenting this heartwarming anecdote based on the source of life, love, and peace on earth - pizza.

[@Hyper88]

This video color grading could be better, it's so washed and doesn't capture the vibrant color of the Caribbean.

[@cavemantrades]

it is awkwardly washed

[@vinceparreno]

was saying the same, bump up the saturation

[@tovarusperkins3955]

I'm so incredibly proud of this dude

[@Struhsie]

Are you kidding me? Jerk chicken pizza??? GIMME I will actually be in the Cayman Islands in two weeks off of my cruise! If I get enough time, I have got to try this place.

[@06330i]

Shout-out from Detroit, next time I'm in GC, I'll definitely stop by and check you guys out!

[@wrathforged2179]

Everybody is talking about the color of the video... I don't get it. I like the vibe and color, looks like a old Polaroid. And the food looks amazing!! Great video!

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

Well deserved, keep continuing to win thank you for the inspiration ✌🏾

[@Lordwolfie59]

That one guy saying they're from nyc and love nyc pizza then whip out ranch LOL

[@wombat5252]

Like using ketchup on your steak. Disgusting. Ranch is gross anyways. If anything, go blue cheese.

[@musertv832]

grandma dishes are not to be messed with😂 i bet most of you peeps agree with Diego & i

[@zshakur]

This is such a COOL idea!! Hard work pays off. Much success to you guys!!

[@troyerthedestroyer]

I want to go there now just to try that pizza! Those flavors look amazing!!!!!

[@travelspooon]

Amazing editing and so exciting! Thanks for this episode 🤗

[@roncarroll4136]

D's Pizza in reggae music I'm sold

[@mcabros]

Raw f-log upload is devious

[@WXCLTV_DIGITAL_ARTHOUSE]

So good really like his vibe

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great video 😍😍❤❤

[@martingalvez4097]

Weed need another season of the pizza show with Frank!!

[@steph-88]

Going in April, adding this to my list 😍

[@codysavage91]

Shoutout Detroit

[@marcusohm187]

Can never go wrong with pizza !

[@rishabhbose29]

Pretty much ever cook / chef in the world is inspired by their Grandma and the food she made This is a universal truth. I will fight anybody who denies this 😅

[@CouchPotatoWizard]

Shooting raws and showing raws I see

[@retroelectrical]

"I met Jose playing 'basketball'" lol

[@filmcrew3531]

This is how to make pizza in the Cayman Islands!!! I want it, I am coming Chef Smith!!!!!!!!! And sorry no slight, CHEF Jose!!!!!!!!!!

[@gchomuk]

Ah, I was curious if your crusts are par baked. The answer (yes) comes @ 12:00 . Very intriguing pizzas.

[@89bazoly]

If you know: What are they doing? Bake it a little bit when the day starts, then store cooled and do the rest when they get the order? I’ve never heard about parbaking crust. I’m not very familiar with cooking…

[@aegresen]

@@89bazoly Basically that. Parbaking means it's half cooked, which stops the bread from proofing beyond that point. This also cuts cooking time so that they can deliver the order quickly. I've never done that myself, but it does make sense for a food truck.

[@Pugilation]

Great looking pizza!

[@cephlo1]

I used to go to the Caymans with my dad but then he got locked up for laundering money and i haven't seen him since then.

[@firemaffia]

Beautiful

[@bradtavi3667]

Shoutout from Detroit lfg Lions!

[@kiboshkooks]

Lions suck 😂

[@sasquatchtv4157]

Would love to see you guys in Detroit.

[@barracuda3375]

Just go to cayman and try it

[@MrBluemanworld]

Good Caribbean people. I couldn't find the Cayman islands on the map

[@ciro8861]

when he said it gets hot in there in the summer, remember that he said the ovens bake at 600 degrees. gosh it must be hellish in there.

[@michaela7100]

Next they'll be doing a segment on the only Indian Takeout on the Falkland Islands.

[@sisamusudroka3000]

The thumbnail is very colourful but the video is gray asf 😢

[@aliabu-p6j]

D's NUTS LMAO

[@benji-tintin]

Happy New Year 💐

[@yogimon241]

Awesome

[@bigmaxluvzu]

Lmao i like their name, Diego smith and jose you

[@tomxiong2011]

Someone is getting fired for not color grading 😂😂😂😂

[@gbengaajayi6462]

What do you mean?

[@andrewsimpson7404]

Loved this but needs re uploading with the colour sorted

[@SorinHighstudios]

He should start a nut store and call it D's Nuts.

[@wombat5252]

LOL

[@Nutritioniskey]

Food looks good

[@TheWalrussMan]

Even though the colour is off, those pizzas still looked damn great. Is it worth spending 1 grand flying to the Cayman Islands for this pizza?

[@JohnCipriano-nl8cp]

Now I want to move to the place this restaurant is.

[@chicomarlin1246]

I grew up on Detroit Style Pizza. Loui’s is the best, Cloverleaf 2nd and Buddy’s fell off. Those are the 3 original places. That said, his pizzas look 🔥

[@Ahzpayne]

100% back this for the Big 3. But the best is at a 1 off Mom-n-Pop in the "far north" suburb of Ortonville called Papa Bella's. The old best was a dive bar called Mr Ed's in Detroit. They're long gone but PB's somehow recreates that pizza and it's perfection. Crust is chewier and less airy and it shouldn't work so well but it totally does. It's a drive for me, and carry-out only but if ever a pizza was worth eating in the car or at a picnic table it's theirs.

[@chicomarlin1246]

@ I agree with you on the chewier crust. That’s how I remember Cloverleaf in the 80’s and 90’s. Bucemis deserves a honorable mention too. I live “far south” now in Naples FL but luckily for me there’s a place called Matthews Pizza Kitchen that has DSP just as good as the Big 3. He’s a Detroiter too and I’ll drive a hour just to pick up a pizza when I get the itch

[@kierancrumlish737]

colour grading or not that pizza looks delicious

[@marufhossain7718]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D’s Pizza is an absolute gem in the Cayman Islands! As the first and only spot offering authentic Detroit-style pizza, it’s a must-visit for pizza lovers. The thick, crispy crust, gooey cheese, and perfectly caramelized edges make every bite unforgettable. It’s rare to find such a unique and high-quality pizza experience in the islands. Highly recommend giving it a try-you won’t be disappointed!

[@michaela7100]

Authentic? Neither of them have been to Detroit, so how would they know?

[@SonySteals]

I'm from Europe and Detroit style pizza is the goat for me. I love Neapolitana and will forever find it the best meal ever created but when it comes to guilty pleasure there's nothing like Detroit style pizza. This baby destroys NY style in any situation

[@89bazoly]

Niiiice

[@Ahzpayne]

When the chef from the Caymens knows the sauce goes above the cheese but Detroit chains like Jets, Howies and Caesars can't be bothered to build it properly you get saddened by the fact that someone +/-1500 miles away has more respect for local culture than the people buying soggy shit and thinking they like Detroit-style pizza in metro-Detroit. And with Jet's being the worst version they are of course the chain we are exporting to the nation. As we did with Dominos. And Caesars. Ever had a bad/mediocre pizza made in a commercial kitchen? Thank Detroit. Ever had the 2nd best pizza style in the US? Thank Detroit. Weird dichotomy my city.

[@eloquent_redneck3719]

nah the Detroit style with the cheese on top is better

[@justinbaez34]

I agree with everyone else, the color grading is nonexistent, things look dull/greyed out a bit

[@livebig6414]

I guess I'll just call my sandwich a pizza from now on...dipping "pizza" in a sauce cup🥴

[@brianmoody2549]

If you fill right about what you want to do to better yourself and your business you do.when everyone works together as a team who understands what it takes.

[@Eatamababy]

💎💎💎

[@Paul-gp6ol]

How can the bottom of the oven be the hottest? Heat rises. The top of the oven is the hottest.

[@DjMaarz]

345 in the house!

[@nolimit9846]

IM ITALIAN AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE

[@TEMESGENDERILO]

Good

[@sarajamal2408]

Look good

[@Makanisurfin]

Please fix the grading

[@mrspecks945]

wtf is wrong with the video,it looks so weird

[@TheAutisticrats]

Shhhh it's a secret hheeheehehee

[@HighlySensitiveHealer]

Then you slap it to let it know who’s boss😂

[@lanorquesta]

Damn the color grading 😂

[@bassamzorgani8210]

Straight log need some spice in coloring 😂😂😂 😅

[@Ray-xv7rh]

Great video. 😊 Great journey you had to today's amazing food.😊

[@---GOD---]

Terrible image quality

[@TaeglicheNarzisst]

No colorgrading?

[@savaunbrown]

Evan Mobley

[@traxex117]

People have mentioned the colour grading, someone needs to fix the audio also, very very bass heavy, hard to understand people without turning sound way up.

[@MinecraftTheo]

Who chooses that color tone when making a documentary about food

[@mikekilpatrick3589]

Woof 🤦‍♂️. Our local Jet's hits harder than this pie any day.

[@YouTubeExpertZesan]

When’s the next video coming out?

[@esparragón]

Bueeeeeena

[@lauve_kl4375]

Is Jose Single ?!? Asking for me 😂

[@holisticfern]

imagine doing this small business dirty with no color grading properly... i really liked munchies but im starting to reconsider what i spend my time watching.

[@thedeeprot]

[@AdnanCucak]

d's nutz

[@lil.raiden]

Look like good pizza

[@kissthechickensfarms]

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[@JWLuke787]

wasnt that the plot of jurrassic world?😂

[@Maccmittens823]

*Kisses teeth*

[@Katia-y6m]

The color on the camera is way off

[@jomatuazon]

You guys forgot to edit and color correct your video? 😂

[@marcusohm187]

Looks like a Silent Hill video game !

[@LoneWolf_RO]

Fancy pizza...Everybody knows the rules. 6.5

[@mrchoptop5482]

Support your local Mexican Owned businesses 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@lilchinesekidchen]

As someone who previously did short format KZbin docs for a non-profit, I suspect the color is desaturated because the difference in light source color temperature between the fluorescent lights in the truck and direct sunlight outside. if given more time and budget, they probably could give this to a professional colorist more finely balanced the color, but most KZbin vids of this format have a very small budget and short turn around time. it looks like they had a single camera crew, natural lighting, and may have even been a contracted videographer. I imagine the editor did the best he could to make the footage seem consistent with the deadline given.

[@ItsHooDie]

If only it was a small company not a million dollar one. Don’t suck ass when not money but talent is the issue. Even if they hired someone that would most likely make them from the region, therefore knowing how to take videos with that lighting. Stop saying a million dollar company didn’t have enough money so they hired someone else(not an employee) however the video looks like shit regardless… so your saying they hired a random videographer instead of in house and then accepted this? Nah nah nah nah. What position you or a friend have at the company. There no excuse for this to pass 2-3 people this is shit so I won’t watch… idgaf about Dre George Ginny or whoever made this. The fact is it’s shit, was seen as shit, and was tried to be passed off as “this will do” when no it won’t bad media company practices if anything you said if true. Edit:”nonprofit” is exactly what I think of when I see a sponsorship from the Cayman Islands hmmm???!?!?? lmfao what happen to the regulars with a salary… fuck I can go on and on. This is a profit company

[@lilchinesekidchen]

@ oh for sure VICE sucks. they laid off a huge portion of their staff 1-2 years ago becuase the company wasn’t “meeting its goals”. i’m mostly trying to be kind to the production team that worked on this. not the larger company.the team that was given this assignment was probably cut down and stringed out on budget and manpower. it’s why companies like eater and Bon appetite and food 52 have taken over food journalism and munchies has fallen to the wayside

[@rorybarrett5805]

🇰🇾🇰🇾🇰🇾🔥🔥🔥

[@deathg6]

filter so dark bro, i tho my screen bright at low level

[@rustyshackleford7200]

Not knocking this guy it just so happened to make me think. EVERYONE says we use the freshest ingredients, thats what makes our food so good. Who is out there using rotten ingredients?

[@iamamanduh]

Diego is cute and talented 👀

[@PinkNerium]

why is there zero colour saturation?

[@valkyriesmastermind]

Adding soy sauce to get to umami flavour. Got youu

[@josevicenteyou2250]

This is what Noma (one of the best restaurants in the world) use on their Bolognese :)

[@valkyriesmastermind]

@@josevicenteyou2250 Cool story mate!

[@yojimbosatoshi]

Spent the first 31 years of my life living in Detroit. I ain't never see no pizza like that ever.

[@haroldjoseph8296]

Ds nuts 😂😂😂