Listen, Portland. We love you. And we love pizza. So the Portland Mercury is teaming up with dozens of local pizza shops to bring you the second Portland Pizza Week: $2 slices for everyone!
Here are the slices from Old Town Pizza and Brewing (Vanport Square), Pazzo Ristorante, Pizanos Pizza, Pizza A Go Go, and Pizza Jerk.
Old Town Pizza and Brewing Wit Whiz

Whatâs on it: Shaved beefsteak, beer-made cheese sauce, onion, bell pepper, and mozzarella.
When you can eat it: April 17-22, 11:30 am-10 pm (while supplies last). Vegetarian option available; limit two slices per person; whole pies available.
What they say: âMeet âWit Whiz,â our Philly cheesesteak pie. Inspired by the civic icon of flavor and attitude, this âjawnâ of a pizza is smothered with our own beer-made cheese whiz and topped with thinly shaved beefsteak, onion, bell pepper, and whole-milk mozzarella. Youse guys won't be disappointed.â
Check out all the slices here!
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More slices after the jump...đ
Pazzo Ristorante Pizza Puttanesca

Whatâs on it: Sweet onions, kalamata olives, capers, hot peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella, and anchovies.
When you can eat it: April 17-22, 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Takeout available; whole pies available with 24 hours notice.
What they say: âThis square-cut pizza is a variation on a classic Sicilian style pie that Chef Kenny's grandmother made, with the addition of capers and olives, which are traditional Neapolitan toppings. It's traditional to serve anchovies and mozzarella together in Southern Italy. Some things just work together.â
Pizanos Pizza Chipotle Chicken

Whatâs on it: Chipotle ranch, mozzarella, green and red peppers, chicken, and green onion.
When you can eat it: April 17-22, 11 am-7 pm. Takeout and whole pies available.
What they say: âWe like to be creative with sauces. This just sounded good!â

Whatâs on it: Salami, roasted jalapeños, and cream cheese.
When you can eat it: April 17-22, 11 am-10 pm. Takeout available.
What they say: âItâs like a jalapeño popper but with salami, which is also tight.â

Whatâs on it: Tomato base, Pok Pok/OP Thai-style sausage, pineapple, fried onion, basil, spicy Thai chiles, and sweet chile sauce.
When you can eat it: April 17-22, 11:30 am-6 pm. Vegetarian option available; whole pies and takeout available.
What they say: âCollaborating with the Thai powerhouse Pok Pok, Pizza Jerk has created a slice so sweet and spicy that it'll slap you across the behind and make you wonder where you lost your keys.â
