This week, Oma’s Hideaway begins slinging pandan waffles, boozy slushies, and Fruity Pebble treats, and the Instagram sensation Jerry’s Pizza brings tavern-style pizza to the Bear Paw Inn. Plus, Higgins reopens its open-air bistro Piggins, and Miami Nice moves to a new location. Read on for all that and more essential food updates. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.
NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS
Jerry’s Pizza
Tavern-style pizza, which hails from Chicago and is distinctive for its thin, crackly crust and a square cut, has arrived in Portland. Jerry Benedetto, who started selling waitlist-worthy pies out of his home kitchen under the name Jerry’s Pizza on Instagram less than a year ago, opened his highly anticipated pizzeria inside the Bear Paw Inn on May 17. Pizza options include cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or the “Jerry’s special,” which is topped with sausage, pepperoni, and canned mushrooms. You can also customize your own pizza with toppings like olives and hot giardiniera. Unfortunately, all pre-orders are currently sold out, but according to Eater Portland, Benedetto will add another week of pre-order slots to the website at 7 am on May 28.
Southeast
Pickup or limited indoor seating
