The 32 Greatest Slices of Pizza

The 32 Greatest Slices of Pizza <p>Pizza lovers unite! When it comes to sussing out Portland’s best pies, our intrepid reporters mounted a voracious quest to sample every pizza in three counties. From Hidden Gem pizzerias off the beaten path to Master Class pies that go above and beyond the pizza pale, you’ll feel full (of knowledge) after devouring this delicious guide to the good stuff.</p>

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Works of Heart Videos

Holcombe Waller, Rachel Blumberg, and Shirod Younker pay tribute to the Portland Art Museum’s permanent collection.

02/18/2011

Now Read This

Recovery Road

From author Blake Nelson, Recovery Road takes us on a journey through the life of a 16-year-old girl who struggles to remove herself from her past life's experiences with drugs and alcohol.

02/16/2011 By Anne Adams

Culturephile

Sibling Song

With 50 pianos and as many vocalists comes _World So Sweet_, a resonating ensemble and incredible performance to be released in May.

02/14/2011 By Anne Adams

March

Off Hours: March 2011

Our picks of some of the more interesting things to do around town this month.

02/14/2011

Feature

Works of Heart

In the Portland Art Museum's expanding installation, Object Stories, people from all walks of life share their cherished objects and what they mean. The museum will host a reception o march 12 featuring Storm Large and Mayor Sam Adams.

02/14/2011 By Randy Gragg

Mudroom

Word On The Street: March 2011

This month's word: spring fling; noun, verb

02/11/2011

Mudroom

30 Seconds With… Chelsea Cain

An interview with author Chelsea Cain. She tells us about her quirky serial killer mystery novels and her choice of murder weapons.

02/11/2011

The Mudroom

The Perfect Party: March 2011

Some interesting people around town that we would love to have at our next party. The list includes a high school grad with a full ride to Brown, a vegan chef getting her own show, and more.

02/11/2011

Mudroom

Portland's Bustling Indie Film Scene Prepares for Its Close-Up

A 2008 study showe tdhat the film industry contributed $708 million to the state's economy—and that number is expected to rise this year.

02/11/2011 By Aaron Scott

Eat & Drink

Pizza

P-Town Specials

Our list of the best pizzas you can only find in Portland. We've picked four places that serve up pies with some uniquely Portland twists.

08/19/2012 By Kasey Cordell

Pizza

Clever Crusts

To help you find the perfect pizza with the perfect crust, check our recommendations for Portland's best pizzas.

08/19/2012 By Martin Patail

Pizza

Family Faves

We've got recommendations for where to take your starving family for a primo pizza feed.

08/19/2012 By Zach Dundas

Pizza

Master Class

The search is over. We've got the list of all the best pizzas from around the Portland area. Find a new sensational gourmet pizza pie in your neighborhood.

08/19/2012 By Karen Brooks

Feature

Portland's Best Pizza

Everyone (everyone sane anyway) loves pizza. But not long ago, Portland was an admittedly underwhelming 'za town. Thankfully, the city's collective dough has risen, and now we exult in the "*wheel-spinning innovators*

08/19/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas and Rachel Ritchie

Pizza

Hidden Gems

Our pizza experts are here to help simplify your search for the perfect pie. Sink your teeth into one of these hidden gems and claim your new favorite pie.

08/19/2012 By Rachel Ritchie

Pizza

Pies We Love

A list of all the pies we know you're sure to love. Find a new favorite gourmet pizza joint in your neighborhood.

08/19/2012 By Gretchen Holzgang, Nicole Morales, and Georgia Perry

Wine

Cellar Notes: March 2011

Find a superb Oregon white wine to complement your next fresh seafood or crab dish.

02/18/2011 By Condé Cox

Dining Guide

High Spirits: Central

Central is sensual space for ladies and gents, serving masterfully crafted cocktails and out-of-this-world crépes.

02/16/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Pizza: An Appendix

Primordial Pie

How pizza has evolved around the globe, through the eras and where it is heading in the future.

02/15/2011

Pour

Welcome to the Wonderfully Weird World of Beer Cocktails

Tease your tastebuds with some new and unique cocktail recipes skillfully crafted with beers and booze.

02/14/2011 By John Chandler

Savor

A Portland Entrée

Chef Thomas Boyce serves up a simple seafood pasta dish to add to your recipe repertoire.

02/14/2011 By Rachel Ritchie

Review

Winged Victory

Gabriel Rucker, head chef at Le Pigeon serves up a mastery of French inspired dishes like Lamb's Head Shepherds Pie. Little Bird Bistro is one we're sure you'll flock to.

02/14/2011 By Karen Brooks

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note

Golden Goals

With the Portland Timbers' first season as an MLS team fast approaching, over 10,000 season tickets have been sold. The question is, can the low-budget "Timbers Army" fan base that has been with the team for 10 seasons in an obscure second-tier league sur

02/11/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Health & Wellness

Mudroom

Meow Mystics

With all it's quirks, Portland is home to several "pet psychics." Portland Monthly talked to two of them about their gift, their clients, and the fortune of a certain journalist's cat named Veruca.

02/11/2011 By Georgia Perry

Home & Real Estate

The Mudroom

Spring Seeds

March is a great time to start growing plants and vegetable. Since Portland isn't known for its March sunshine, you will probably need to get some lights and then follow these simple directions.

02/11/2011 By Kate Bryant

News & City Life

Ax Season

Welcome to Portland Timbers 101. Here is an introduction to everything you need to know about the coach, the players, and the fans so that you'll be ready this spring as the Timbers make their Major League Soccer debut.

02/15/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Ax Season

The Team

Some of the players to look out for in the Timbers' first MLS season. There are eight returning players from the Timbers minor league team and a plethora of rookies, vets, and foreign imports.

02/15/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Ax Season

The Fans

With the Timbers' first MLS season approaching, the Timbers Army is ready and willing to take on new members. It all started with a group of 10 raucous fans in 2001 and has now grown into a full-blown, organized army.

02/14/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Ax Season

Portland Soccer: An Expanded History

A timeline of soccer history in Portland. From the Timbers' humble beginnings to the opening MLS game.

02/14/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Ax Season

A Timbers Cheatsheet

A Timbers cheatsheet for fans who want to get on board but may know much about the MLS. We'll tell you who the mascot is, who to look out for, and who we need to beat.

02/14/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Ax Season

The Coach

Portland Monthly's interview with Timbers' head coach, John Spencer. The Scotland native talks about his take on the American game, his hopes for Portland as a soccer city, and, of course, Oregon's beer and wine.

02/14/2011 By Zach Dundas and Martin Patail

Style & Shopping

Cornershop

Sunny Side Up

Portland's Egg Press is part of the revival of the 15th-century letterpress machine. The company prints cards and other stationary that can be found in more than 1,700 stores.

02/14/2011 By Eden Dawn

The Mudroom

Man of the Cloth

Stan Grey started out as a part-time employee at Swan Island's E.E. Schenck in 1968 when it was just a 10-person operation. Now he heads the company, which has grown into the largest fabric wholesaler in the US, worth $30 million employing more than 100 p

02/11/2011 By Shoshanna Cohen

Travel & Outdoors

Beyond The Bridges

Desert Greens

Head to Bend for a gorgeous golf getaway at Pronghorn Resort, a once private golf community now open to the public.

02/14/2011 By Kasey Cordell

Trail of the Month

Neahkahnie Mountain

This month's trail is Neahkahnie Mountain, located 23 miles north of Tillamook. The trail offers spectacular views 1,600 feet above Oswald West State Park.

02/14/2011 With Brian Barker

The Mudroom

Higher Gear

Portland is home to many small-scale bike manufacturers. The demand for artisan bikes has risen to point where it can now take years to get a bike. Now, a collaboration between the frame-design company Beloved and bike components manufacturer Chris King s

02/11/2011 By Zach Dundas