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Pizza Culture June 14, 2025 6 min read

What Makes Detroit-Style Pizza Different From All the Rest?

It starts with the pan — a well-seasoned blue steel tray that was originally designed for auto parts. The dough rises tall and airy, the cheese melts all the way to the edges creating those irresistible caramelized crust corners, and the sauce goes on top, not the bottom. That's Detroit. That's Via 313. We break down the science and soul behind every square slice.

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A Day in the Life of Our Austin Kitchen

Before the first slice is served, a whole lot of prep goes into every Via 313 pizza. We take you behind the pass to meet the team making the magic happen — from dough prep at 8AM to the last order out the door.

Assorted pizza toppings arranged on a wooden board
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May 10, 2025 5 min read

Why We Only Use Wisconsin Brick Cheese

Every authentic Detroit-style pizza needs the right cheese — and that means Wisconsin Brick. It melts differently, it crisps differently, and it tastes unlike anything else. We explain why we'll never cut corners on this one ingredient.

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Community
April 22, 2025 3 min read

How Via 313 Became an Austin Institution

From a single trailer on Rainey Street to a beloved local staple, Via 313 grew because Austin adopted Detroit. We look back at the journey and thank the community that made it all possible.

Pizza boxes ready for delivery stacked on a counter
Delivery
April 5, 2025 4 min read

5 Tips to Keep Your Pizza Hot on the Way Home

Pickup or delivery, there's nothing worse than cold pizza — unless it's intentionally cold the next morning. We share our insider tips for keeping that crispy Sicilian crust exactly as intended from box to table.

Freshly baked pepperoni pizza sliced on a wooden cutting board
Menu Spotlight
March 18, 2025 3 min read

The Story Behind Our Pepperoni Cup Pizza

Old World pepperoni curls up into little crispy cups when it hits a hot oven. It's not just aesthetics — those cups collect rendered oil and flavor. We've been running this since day one and it's still our most-ordered pie.

Catering table setup with pizza and sides for a large event
Catering
February 27, 2025 5 min read

Why Detroit-Style Pizza Is Perfect for Your Next Party

Square slices, thick crust, generous toppings — Detroit-style pizza is built for crowds. We break down why our catering menu is the best call for corporate events, birthday parties, and everything in between.

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