Dove Vivi

(Hilary Sander)

Dove Vivi's signature cornmeal crust traveled up the coast from L.A., but if someone told you this is how they do pizza in Appalachia, it'd be easy to believe, particularly given the dining room's twee-rustic décor. The pies ($25.75 whole) arrive in a skillet—each variation has its own buttery essence. And those distinct crusts pair especially well with the veggie options, which include sweet corn, roasted eggplant and marinated bell peppers.

GO: 2727 NE Glisan St., 503-239-4444, dovevivipizza.com, 4-10 pm nightly. $$.

Matthew Singer

A native Southern Californian, former Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Singer ruined Portland by coming here in 2008. He is an advocate for the canonization of the Fishbone and Oingo Boingo discographies, believes pro-wrestling is a serious art form and roots for the Lakers. Fortunately, he left Portland for Tucson, Arizona, in 2021.

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