Pi Day (Pizza) Pie

If you find yourself craving some wood fired pizza, then you'll need to stop at Mi Famiglia which is located in the heart of downtown Oregon City. Open for lunch and dinner, it's a great stop to refuel when browsing the various stores and boutiques along the city's downtown. Or visit Happy Hollow Wood Fire Pizzeria in Happy Valley. Their made-to-order pizzas are all started from scratch, and the selection is fantastic. Although the build your own option is also popular, because who doesn't love to fully customize their pie, right? 

If you're cruising Milwaukie's downtown area, check out the Beer Store Milwaukie. They've got a whole selection of flatbread pizzas. Of course, there's a terrific variety of beers to choose from, which means you'll find the perfect pizza-beer pairing. Across the river in Lake Oswego you'll find another favorite for locals and visitors alike, Deno's Pizza. They've been around since the 80s, so you know they must be doing something right. Choose from a huge selection of traditional favorites or delicious specialties, including gluten free options. For lakefront dining, hit Pizzeria sul Lago, where they incorporate Lake Oswego Farmers Market produce and other local ingredients whenever possible. And for Neopolitan style pizzas, look no further than Chuckies Pies, which also offers calzones and deep dish pizza goodness.

If you're heading up the mountain, you'll have to stop by the Zigzag Inn in Welches. While they have a full and diverse menu with various dining options, the pizza choices are plentiful, with 23 different delicious pies to choose from. Standards like pepperoni, meat lover's and even Hawaiian are on there, as well as a taco pizza, one topped with Oregon shrimp, pineapple and olives and another with garlic chicken and alfredo sauce. There are plenty of choices to keep you coming back, and with how fantastic they all are, you definitely will. 

Rhododendron is another community that makes up the beautiful Villages of Mt. Hood, and has what many feel is the best pizza on the mountain, Al Forno Ferruzza. Think authentic, Sicilian style cooked to perfection in a brick oven. A little further up is The Ratskeller in Government Camp; and they're known as the best après ski bar in Oregon. One of the reasons for that distinction is their solid selection of pies, with The Rat being a Mt. Hood Territory favorite. Apparently skiing makes people want pizza, because another great spot is also in Government Camp, Glacier Public House. They have an excellent menu, but the pizza is a mainstay for many visitors who return here time and again for a slice (or three) of pie.

McMenamin's Old Church and Pub in Wilsonville is famous for it's unique venue and outstanding craft beers, but you're missing out if you haven't tried their pizza. The house-made dough really makes these pies something special, plus gluten free or vegan diners can substitute a crust that meets their needs and is still delicious. And if you're in the mood to keep Pi Day going for a bit, order wood-fired, then frozen pizzas from the chefs at Our Table Cooperative.