What Restaurant Serves the Best Pizza in Portland? Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have nearly come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and 2017 is the same. But not everyone wants a "fancy" pizza, which is probably why Flying Pie ends up on this list. Keep in mind that some of the winners … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Pizza in Portland
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Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
I always get a mix of comments when I ask "Where is the best place to dine with children in Portland?" One group is firmly in the “no one should ever bring kids to a restaurant”, and others say “I can bring my kids anywhere I want!” Restaurants realize that with children come parents, and the adults are going to spend money on alcohol and give their kids memories that make … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Place to Dine with Children in Portland
Top Ten Portland Restaurants – and Overrated May 2017
New Year, New List: Zusman's Best Restaurants in Portland - and the Overrated Ones As Jerome J. Garcia and Robert C. Hunter once wrote, “The winter was so hard and cold, froze ten feet ‘neath the ground.” Portland’s darkest season made me want to flee or sleep, in turns. But at last Springy things are sprung in Stumptown and everyone is looking for a good spot to … [Read more...] about Top Ten Portland Restaurants – and Overrated May 2017
Top 10 Portland Restaurants – September 2016
My Top 10 Portland Restaurants along with my next 15 for September 2016 This is the first update to my Top 10 Portland restaurants list since it was originally published in March. It’s the only local list that’s immune from p.r. and advertising pressures and is actually written by someone who’s lived in Portland forever, has been eating out almost nightly for 20 years (if you … [Read more...] about Top 10 Portland Restaurants – September 2016
Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland
Who makes the best pizza in Portland? I know people who have practically come to blows over this very question. Every year the same restaurants tend to place in the top five, and I added some details about their pies. But not everyone wants a fancy pizza; sometimes you just need something quick and easy. For this reason I named all the restaurants that received over 2% of the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2015: Best Pizza in Portland