Pinky's

So I stop by my favorite tiki bar, The Alibi, for a quick Mai Tai cocktail on my way home back to Hillsboro. It’s a Friday afternoon so I decide I better bring home dinner… pizza sounds good, and the Googlemaps says there’s a great place right across the street called Pinky’s. I wander outside and sure enough there’s Pinky’s Pizza. Walking inside to place my order and I think I’ve walked into the wrong place somehow because this looks like The Great Wall of Bourbon, not a pizza joint. So I saddle up to the cool looking bar and order an old fashioned to see if the tender is any good. Oh he was good… veeeeeeery good. Wait, why’d I come in here again? I was supposed to be doing something else but instead I find myself finishing my 1st drink and ordering a cognac Sidecar. A drink that no one makes correctly except myself at home, until now that is. I quickly realize that 2 of the best cocktail bars in the entire Portland metro area are right across the street from each other, and both are still a solid 45 minute drive from my home. Oh the torture! Why can’t there be a bar this good within staggering distance from my house, or at least a cheap Lyft ride away?? Welp at least my liver is grateful. Oh yeah, so order a half funky mushroom and half double pepperoni pizza to go. Are you effing kidding me?! They make fantastic pizza too! Something Hillsboro does not do well, and neither does Beaverton except maybe Ranch. Otherwise you’re driving clear out to the Last Lap in Cornelius for a great pizza. My ONLY complaint, and it’s a doozy, is that the pizza needed more toppings. Not Abby’s style more (freaking love Abby’s but this is a thinner style different altogether) but the mushrooms were very sparse, maybe every 5th bite. And “double” pepperoni means they use 2 different kinds, they’re not referring to the amount of pepperoni. Both kinds are excellent and a bit spicy which was perfect. Just double the amount of those awesome flavorful mushrooms and I’m buying a house next door.

My favorite pizza and cocktails in PDX. Their crust and sauce are delicious, they use high quality cheese, and have a great variety of toppings. When Tiny is tending bar you are guaranteed to get a nuanced and tasty cocktail and a fun story about it’s creation. It’s a great place that cares about making good food and drinks.

If you’re visiting Portland, or if you live in the area this place is a MUST have!! Their pizzas are some of the best I’ve had, and as someone who lived in NY for several years I can confidently say I know great pizza! Not only are their pizzas tasty, but they have a great selection of beers and beverages. I had their Manhattan which was really one of the best I’ve had. The service is ALWAYS amazing! I am always greeted like I am part of their team! Stop in for a delicious gourmet pie! You won’t be disappointed!