Who has the best pizza in the Portland area?
That's the question we posed this morning during my segments on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise.
My vote goes to "Escape from New York Pizza" on NW 23rd between Hoyt & Irving Streets, and I showed my allegiance to them on the air by broadcasting live from their shop.
Thanks, Chris, for opening the doors at 4:30am, and letting us do our thing.
The question remains... what do you think?
I received a lot of e-mails from viewers who weighed in on the discussion.
Below are some (many) of the responses. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the best pizza place in the Portland area, please post your comments on this blog.
Thanks!!
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From: Leigh
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:52 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Fw: pizza
Leonardo's on 1st street in vancouver
they make a pizza with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and chicken
YUMMY
Leigh
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: other options for the "Best Pizza"
Drew: We never even knew this place made a pizza until we went there for lunch one day.” DiPrima Dolci Bakery & Coffee Shop” on N. Killingsworth. Also Giuseppe’s in S.E. Portland. Terry O. & Nadine.
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From: Joe
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:58 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza
The best pizza to be had is in Stayton Or. It's Apizza on 3rd st. The owner was trained in New Haven and worked at Pepe's apizza. It's just like typical east coast pizza, thin crust with the slight char on the bottom. They are struggling because nobody knows about them. Maybe you can help.
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From: david
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:05 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Importance: High
Hey!! You REALLY need to try Pietros Pizza in Orchards. It's sooooooo good. OK, here it is 6:00 am, and I'm hungry for Pizza. Thanks a lot Drew. Dave
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:14 AM
To: DCarney@kgw.com
Subject: THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's called Bortolami's Pizzeria. It's in Hazel Dell, Vancouver on 99th st. and NE 9th Ave. It's real easy to get to just take I-5 exit 5. Ya can't miss it. They have a racing and antique bike theme. It's pretty cool.
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From: Randall
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:28 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocco's is the Best
Hey - What about Rocco's!!!!!
IT'S THE BEST!!!
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From: Denice
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:29 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Ridgefield Pizza!!!
Papa Pete's Pizza in Ridgefield is THE BEST PIZZA here in the Ridgefield-Battle Ground-La Center area!!
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From: TJ
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:29 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject:
The Best Pizza is Papa Murphy's! Hands Down.... Keith, Portland, Or.
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From: Gina
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Fabulous Pizza
The very best pizza - hands down - is Julianno's in Vancouver, WA.
Geri
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza
It may be outside of Portland, but Spoleto's Pizza in Mt. Angel is well worth the trip!
-Dave in Silverton
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
The Very best Pizza in the Portland/Vancouver area is in Ridgefield, WA.
It would be Vinnie's the best crust, sauce and all around experience in Pizza. New York style!
Dean/Linda
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From: Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Hey Drew:
Here’s another vote for Leonardo’s Pizza in Vancouver. They have a whole wheat crust – I know what you’re thinking…WHOLE WHEAT? Uck! – that is highly underrated. It’s great topped with the traditional pepperoni and black olive, or even with sausage!
-Nelson
Vancouver
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From: Roxanne and Mike
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Drew,
Hands down - the very best pizza place in the Portland/Vancouver Area is Vinnies Pizza in Ridgefield, Washington! They have gourmet New York style hand tossed pizza's baked in a traditional brick oven! Family owned and operated they know what pizza is all about! If you have an opportunity to sample their pizza I recommend the Four Seasons or the Pizza Margherita!!!
Roxanne
Ridgefield, Washington
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Best pizza is at
The Best pizza is at wildfire on northeast MLK. Try it!
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Big Apple Pizza in Gresham.
Big Apple Pizza in Gresham. Best crust in the country! Yummy
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From: Genie & JD
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Hey Drew: Absolutely, hands down, best pizza in town—Johnny’s in West Linn! You’ve gotta try it. We love your segment.
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From: John
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Survey
The best pizza I have ever had in the Portland area is at Nonna Emelia’s in Beaverton.
www.nonnaemilias.com
One pizza is enough for several people…
John
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From: JEFF
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:32 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Cc:
Subject: Pizza
Hey Drew,
We like Vancouver Pizza. It was the first place in our area that provided a gourmet pizza, and they name there specialties after the art masters, like Monet, or Rossini. Anyway, they're great! Check them out.
Dianne
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From: Derk and Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza
Derk says Upper Crust Pizza ,in Rockaway Beach, Oregon is the best Pizza .On the Oregon Coast.
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From: Andrew
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza In Gresham
My Name Is Andrew Hart
And The Best Pizza In Gresham Is
Wall Street Pizza On Main ST
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From: Michael and Crystal
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: PIZZA!
Drew!!
Its all about UGO'S in Stayton!! they are the best just had it last night! Ummmmm!!!!
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From: Ctr4d@aol.com [mailto:Ctr4d@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Hey Drew
You totally have to try NONA AMELIA'S on 170th in Beaverton. Hands down the best pizza around.
Have a great day
Donal
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza in Town... hands down!
Hey Drew,
I agree, Escape from NY is one of the best in Portland... very tasty and NY authentic. But my wife and I both like Hot Lips Pizza in the EcoTrust building in the Pearl. Though its a chain, its a local chain, and that particular pizza parlor just knows how to make great pie! From Pepperoni to Hwaiian and to the more adventerous styles, they've got it down! Go try it out when you're done at Escape...
Will
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From: ROBERT
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject:
fultono's Pizza in Clatskanie is by far the best.
Bob
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Portlands best Pizza!!!
Vista Springs Cafe has the best gourmet pizza ever. It's so good I had their pizza as an apetizer at my wedding. Drew you rock.
Tiggy
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza A Go Go
Pizza A Go Go is a great place for pizza. Located on N Williams just on the other side of the Fremont Bridge, they have creative ingrediants and a great crust. I attached the link:
http://www.pizza-agogo.com/
Thanks!
Sue
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: (no subject)
Drew~
My vote:
Escape from New York...It's OLD SCHOOL....Pizza is Thin Dough Sauce/Cheese SOMETIMES PEP....not the fancy schmanzy (sp) ingredients we can't pronounce. My vote is Cheese ZA from Escape! YUM!!!
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From: Kohlhepp
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Drew,
We live in Eastern Oregon. The best pizza place here is in Enterprise and LaGrande. It is called New York Richies. Richie played Conan in some productions. He is a great guy and really funny. He has the best pizza, just like in New York and he has great sandwiches too.
You should come to the Wallowa valley some time. We have lots to see and you would be "out and about."
Amy
Joseph, Oregon
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From: Sonya
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:37 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Vote
The Best pizza in Portland is "Escape from New York"
The Best pizza in Vancouver is "Pizza Italiana" 5000 E Fourth Plain Blvd #a106, Vancouver - (360) 695-4004. They have the tastiest 4 cheese pizza.
Thanks and enjoy your eating! Oh and Congrats on those twins!
Cheers,
Sonya
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From: Derk and Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:37 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Eileen says hands down Main Street Pizza is the best pizza on the Oregon Coast, located in Tillamook, Oregon.
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:39 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: SPEEDY LINGUINE IN LAKE OSWEGO
Drew- Speedy Linguine in Lake Oswego has the closest thing in the Metro Area to a real Italian pizza with their thin crust Margharita. My kids like the Shrimp Gambieri and Speedy Supreme Meat Lovers. They have great pasta too. Susan B.
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From: Sue
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:39 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Good morning Drew !
Couldn't resist to comment about the absolutely best Pizza in Vancouver, WA. The 'Blind Onion' is hands-down the best pizza you'll ever eat. . On any given night you'll have a challenge parking because it's always crowded to the max, not for the funky atmosphere, but for the outstanding pizza. The crust is perfect-'crunchewy', and whether you get the'Vegetarian' with artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, olives, etc., or the standard pepperoni, you won't be disappointed. Our favorite: 'Sausage & peppers' has red & yellow sliced peppers, red onions, & Italian sausage-delicious !
Sue
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: VOTE
I wanted to vote for my favorite pizza place and so I selected "Hey, my favorite pizza place isn't listed here". I clicked on "Vote", then I got the page where I have to become a "member", so I did. Then I got a message that my request wasn't able to be processed.
I STILL WANT TO VOTE FOR MY FAVORITE PIZZA PLACE!!!
AMALFI'S on N.E. Fremont makes about the best pizza in Portland. Owned and operated by the same family in the same location for almost 50 years, they also offer a full menu of Italian cuisine. I've been dining there since the summer of 1963 and have NEVER been disappointed.
Wayne Logan
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From: Nick
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza
the best pizza place is woodstocks pizza parlor in stayton
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Pioneer Pizza
Redland Road & Holcomb Boulevard
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-7587
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From: Beth
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:41 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza
Mississippi Pizza in North Portland is the best...most like the pizza a remember from my childhood in the northeast.
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From: Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Twilight Pizza
Twighlight Pizza in Camas Wa. is the most yummiest pizza ever!
Jennifer
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From: Sam
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:42 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: my favorite pizza place
Hey! Hows it going? My favorite pizza place for a long time has been BJ's (I think it's bar and grill) in Jansen Beach. I don't think you're not going to find any New York style pizza there, but they make the best Chicago style deep dish pizza I've ever tasted. They also make some really good countless other stuff including PIZZACOOKIES!!!!!! for the desert lovers. Glad I could aid in the search for the best pizza place.
Sam
-Vancouver
P.S. Good luck to that struggeling pizza place I heard about.
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From: Casey & Sue
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:42 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza is Julianno's in Vancouver!
Importance: High
Dude,
You need to head over the bridge to Vancouver up on Mill Plain. Julianno’s pizza has the “Hefty Ho” – A heart attack to go!!
The BEST in all the metro area!!
Casey
Ridgefield, WA
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From: Abbys
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:45 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
The BEST Pizza around is at Abby's Legendary Pizza of Newberg!! Has a great, crispy thin crust and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. They only use fresh ingredients and people come from all around for Abby's Pizza!! It's on Hwy 99 on the way through Newberg - on the way to the coast or wine tasting!! Drew, call and let them know you're on your way and they'll have one ready for you!! :) Lisa
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From: Mark & Pattie
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza Is - drum roll please!
Oasis Cafe on 37th and Hawthorne!! Oh so yummy crust that is brushed with garlic butter and the perfect amount of ingredients - oh so good!!!
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From: Scott
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocco's Pizza--this place does really rock!
· Rocco's Pizza & Pasta
o (503) 223-9835
o 949 SW Oak St, Portland
This place does really rock! It is great pizza and very reasonably priced. Unlike most places, 1 piece is more than enough food for the average appetite!
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From: Dawn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza
Best pizza?
Red Brick Pizza in Hillsboro, in Streets of Tanasbourne.
Thin, yummy crust. Gourmet toppings, very fresh and lots of choices.
Really is baked in a brick oven.
It fast and sooo yummy!
Dawn from Salem
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From: Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:48 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Best Pizza: Pizzacato is best by far.
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From: Dan Vigil [mailto:danv187@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:48 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza place
I would have to say that Juliano's pizza in vancouver has the best pizza !
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From: bob
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:49 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Drew, I like canadian bacon and pinapple, so the Escape from NY pizza never works for me. Flying Pie pizza is always good. Thanks Bob
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From: cory
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza?!
Drew-
Everyone in Portland knows that Blind Onion Pizza is the best place in town...Amazing pizza crusts and the perfect amount of toppings...Can't believe it's not on the list!!!!!!
Cory
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From: Rhonda
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Pizzicato in Vancouver - 162nd Ave
Best gourmet pizzas - especially the vegetarian (my favorite Putanesca)
Creamy sauces, more "gourmet" ingredients
Rhonda
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From: Sirenna
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: BEST PIZZA
I like PIZZA FINOs (in the Kenton neighborhood) .... until Emilio opens up his caffe with his partner. ::grin::
Sirenna
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: (no subject)
Drew,
By far, Nonna Eilias in Aloha has the very best pizza in the tri-county area! You have to give it a try, unlike any pizza you will ever try! A very hearty pizza with a crust that is to die for I promise.
This resteraunt has been in Aloha for over 20 years, really authentic Italian. The owners secret sauce comes down from Nona Emilia, his grandma.
my favorate kind of pizza is Thats a sara, MMMMMMM!!!!!!!!
You have to meet the owner, quite an italian guy!
http://www.nonnaemilias.com/
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From: Tony
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Vote
Escape from New York Pizza has been my pizza joint of choice for years. I took countless first dates there while I was in high school and now my wife and I are frequent visitors. And for the record - Pepperoni for me and cheese for her.
Tony
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From: marilyn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza
Even though it is a chain, I think that Ol chicago in clakamus has the best pizza. Thin or thick crust, which ever you prefer, but the sausage, mushroom, pepperoni is the best around, no foolin.
Marilyn
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:52 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA >>>>>OF COURSE!!!
How could you not have AD on the list? It's been at 47th & Glisan kitty corner from PPMC since I moved to Portland in 1998. It's probably been there much longer than that. Love it.
Diane
Corbett
P.S. Tell Michael C that in Corbett we could see both the Shuttle and the Space station. One just followed the other across the sky. The first one being much bigger.
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From: Sean
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:53 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza
Easily the best pizza in Portland is escape from NY. Also that dude Chris is my friends Craig's cousin. Chris has worked at Escape forever. Second runner up for best pizza (Deep Dish) is right down the street at Tributes (used to be called Richie B's) Its on 23rd and Kearney. You should try that too, you wont be dissapointed. Keep up the good reporting. -Sean
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From: Lindsay
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza in portland.
The American Dream
the name of my favorite pizza there is "The Fith Beetle" it has pesto
sauce, hazelnuts, red onions, mozzarella and blue cheese. Mmmmm!
The Detour Cafe has pretty amazing pizza as well. Thin delicious crust!
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From: bodie
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Oasis Cafe................
best in town..... you gotta go
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From: Diane
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza !
Good morning Drew,
The BEST pizza in P-Town is American Dream, across from Providence hospital in NE Portland. I drive from Tigard to eat there...it must be good! Pizzicato Murrayhill isn't too shabby either!
Enjoy today.
Diane
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From: Donn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza In Portland
For the past 40+ years I’ve been a faithful patron of Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant (4703 NE Fremont). Amalfi’s makes the best pizza in Portland, especially their signature pie – Amalfi’s Famous Combo.
I’ve traveled the US, having pizza in the pizza capitols of New York and Chicago. By far, and not even close, the best pizza I’ve ever tasted is served at Amalfi’s.
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza
Best pizza in pdx - A Scholls Pizza
Great segments...
Barbara
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
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From: TomNags
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:57 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza in portland
Stark Street Pizza is the best place to have pizza in Portland. It's on SE 92nd and Stark. The pepperoni pizza is the best because they use a lot of small 1/2 inch slices of pepperoni that curl up into little grease bowls. Yum!
--
Tom
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From: mark
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:00 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Hey Drew,
Round Table Pizza is the best my man!
Thanks
MArk
-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:01 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: c'mon now drew...
PIETRO'S PIZZA is the best pizza in town...NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!! Give it a try...I bet you'll be adding it to your "best of" list.
Cheryl
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From: AARON AND JOSIE
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:02 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Hi Drew -
I think all the places you have listed are way too snobby. I think a good "regular guy" place it just fine.
Pietro's gets my vote - best thin crust ever - super crispy.
If I am looking for more upscale pizza then I go Pizzacato.
Cheers
josie
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From: Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:03 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocko's Pizza
Rocko's Pizza downtown close to Good Sam is our favorite in PDX!!!! Check them out!!!
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From: Robin
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:05 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Best Pizza in Portland Area
Is Juliano's in Vancouver! Fabulous
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Very Best Pizza in Town
Drew -
The Very Best pizza in town is Bellagios Pizza; you can learn more about them and their community involvement at
http://www.bellagiospizza.com
Have a slice of pie at one of their 14 Portland-Metro locations and let me know what you think!
Later, DWatts
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From: Mike
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:06 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Flying Pie
@ 78th & SE Stark
Best in town pie hands down.
Great atmosphere to take the family and enjoy.
Mike
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From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:12 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best pizza
Drew,
You have to add Touche to your list. They have a brick fired pizza oven and make the best pizza around!
Thanks!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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From: Alex
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com; dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best pizza in portland
Hey, the best pizza is not in portland it is in vancouver. It is Juliano's Pizzeria, it has been around forever. huge pizzas with lot's of toppings and good beer. I just noticed your from Philly the owner is from Philly, she is an Eagles fanatic. She is the friendly blonde. Ya gotta try out one of there pies
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From: Andrea
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza in Portland area
Juliano's Pizzeria in Vancouver off Mill Plain, hands down the best pizza!
Hi there,
I just wanted to drop you an email to give my vote on BEST PIZZA.
Juliano’s Pizzeria in Vancouver WA is my # 1 choice and I didn’t see it make the list. I know it said best pizza in Portland but I would have to say Juliano’s is still the best J Thanks. Hope you’re having a great day!!!
Sincerely,
Jamy
New York New York on Barbur Blvd in Portland has the very best Pizza in Portland
Check it out.
Teresa
OK...Considering that most Portlanders have never been exposed to what real Pizza should be, your choice of Escape from NY was impressive. Most Pizza in Portland is not what Pizza originally was. Peasant food is what it originated from in Naples with some leftover dough and tomatoes from a produce market and it was born. Thanks for your wise choice and exposing Portland to real stuff and not the Ham/Pinapple abomination that the west has tried to pass off.
Drew,
I couldn't agree with you more ... Escape From New York (EFNY) makes the best pizza in town.
I'm from the East Coast, and I fell in love with EFNY pizza when I moved to San Francisco in 1985. When I found an EFNY pizza "joint" on NW 23rd during a 1992 job interview, I took it as a sign that everything would work out, if I moved to Portland.
I should add that my sister lives in Seattle, and I don't dare show up on her doorstep without a cheese pizza from Escape From New York.
Scott Weaver
P.S. I enjoy your early morning segments ... you're surprisingly manic ... er ... energetic for that hour of the day!
By far the best which won a national honor is the Flying Pie on 77th & Stark and their new Gresham location on E. Burnside in Gresham.
Drew,
I think Totinos pizza would be a close second. It's so yummy for the tummy. It's kind of hard to find those puppies right now though.
Juliano's in Vancouver is great! Lots of toppings, family friendly atmosphere, great service, a ton of great beers on tap and the best sausage I have ever had!
I vote for best pizza, Almafi's on 47th and Fremont in Portland.
Also have been going there 40 years.
Dee
The absolute BEST pizza is Nonna Emilia's in Aloha, OR.
They also have excellent italian food of all kinds, but for take out especially, their pizza can't be beat.
For the coast, Gallucci's in Lincoln City is still pretty darned good. Not as good as whe it was owned by them 20 years ago, and when my bro. worked there, but it is still TOPS at the coast. A must stop destination!
Hello,
I would like to tell you about the best pizza place in Oregon and quite possible the United States (I'll explain that statement later). Little Italy in Cornelius is definately my favorite pizza joint hands down. I wind up taking my friends and family there as often as possible. Even going as far as to have my recent 41st birthday celebration there. When family is in from out of town I often drag them out to Cornelius for some local dinning. I made a point of this when my Aunt and Uncle were visiting. This was several years ago and to this day they comment about how great Little Italy pizza was. Even going as far as to place it better than pizza eaten in Chicago. There was a place in Norman, OK that had authentic brick oven baked pizza that I thought was very good but was topped by the great tasting Little Italy pizza according to mu Aunt.
I highly reccomend Little Italy out in Cornelius, OR.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Mark
The best pizza is Rovente's Pizzaria in downtown Portland on 4th Ave! Great Garlic Delizia & BBQ Chicken Pizza and a few other good creative ones!
It has to be Vancouver Pizza !!
Simply pure joy !
Try thier best ever salad: Derrin's Delight w/ h\Honey Mustard.
A Raving Fan
Ken Albrecht
Drew,
You need to come to the "Couv" and try Vancouver Pizza (2219 Main Street)! It's hard to know what your favorite might be...from the traditional to the specialty pizza. You have to start with their famous cheese breadsticks! You've tasted nothing like them. Hope you and your audience gets a chance to try them!
You need to go to Rocky's pizza in Battle Ground they have awesome pizza, also Julianos on Mill Plain Blvd
Drew, I discovered Escape from NY Pizza when they still had a shop across from the Galleria some years ago. It wasn't much after I found it that they were forced to close because the building was to be demolished. Fortunately, they already had the shop up in NW Portland. As far as I am concerned, you are right on about their fabulous pizza!
Jimmy O's makes the best pizza! Located on Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City
I believe that BLIND ONION pizza on Mill plain and Grand BLVD, in Vancouver, is the best pizza I have eaten. They have a wide variety of pizzas cooked in a brick oven and many micro brews on tap. For lunch you can get lunch deals, pizza and a beer, etc.
Give it a try!