Pizzicato is partnering with local startup “BLine” to spread the word about sustainable urban delivery.  BLine operates a fleet of trikes that pull small trailers filled with products that need to get to and fro within Portland.  This reduces congestion and C02 emissions in our downtown core, and in many cases delivers products to [...]]]> PEDALING PIZZA

Pizzicato is partnering with local startup “BLine” to spread the word about sustainable urban delivery.  BLine operates a fleet of trikes that pull small trailers filled with products that need to get to and fro within Portland.  This reduces congestion and C02 emissions in our downtown core, and in many cases delivers products to their destinations in less time.  If you see one of the trikes with a quirky Pizzicato message, please wave to the friendly rider.  He or she just might have some ‘free slice’ coupons for you! For more information on BLine, go to their website at www.blinepdx.com.

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BLine’s delivery driver breaks for lunch at our Downtown Pizzicato

Back to the warehouse via the Morrison bridge

Easy.  The flour we use is harvested in our own back yard:  Pendleton, Oregon.  Picture vast, lush and rolling acres of Eastern Oregon wheat, cultivated with care and milled into nutritious, unbleached flour. We did some quick calculations and found that Pizzicato purchases over 200 tons of high gluten ‘Power [...]]]>
WHAT MAKES OUR CRUST SO GOOD?

Easy.  The flour we use is harvested in our own back yard:  Pendleton, Oregon.  Picture vast, lush and rolling acres of Eastern Oregon wheat, cultivated with care and milled into nutritious, unbleached flour. We did some quick calculations and found that Pizzicato purchases over 200 tons of high gluten ‘Power Flour’ EVERY YEAR from  Pendleton Flour Mills. So if buying local is as important to you as it is to us, you can actually feel proud to eat at Pizzicato. We’re honored to work with Pendleton Flour Mills and our other local partners.

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We now make our great selection of Panini with Lovejoy Bakers’ artisan Ciabatta rolls. You can see from the picture how light and airy they are, and their super flavor makes our sandwiches taste even better than before. Choose from Fresh Mozzarella, Roast Turkey, Salami, Tuna, Black Forest Ham, Spinach & [...]]]> TRY OUR NEW PANINI

We now make our great selection of Panini with Lovejoy Bakers’ artisan Ciabatta rolls. You can see from the picture how light and airy they are, and their super flavor makes our sandwiches taste even better than before. Choose from Fresh Mozzarella, Roast Turkey, Salami, Tuna, Black Forest Ham, Spinach & Feta, and Traditional Meatball. We warm them slightly in the oven before serving, and you also get your choice of a house or caesar side salad, all for just $6.95.

For more about Lovejoy Bakers – Portland’s newest artisan bakery — visit their site at www.lovejoybakers.com . Better yet, stop by for an almond croissant or freshly baked baguette. Lovejoy Bakers is located at NW 10th and Lovejoy in the Pearl District. The bakery is the Pizzicato founder’s (Mark & Tracy Frankel) newest endeavor, a sister restaurant to Pizzicato Pizza.

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As mentioned in the previous post, we’ve made some refreshing changes to our menu. At the top of the list is our new appetizer section which we call “bites.” All items are priced at $3.95 so you can mix and match. Pictured here is the Pizzicato breadstick, filled with melted mozzarella cheese [...]]]>
INTRODUCING PIZZICATO “BITES”

As mentioned in the previous post, we’ve made some refreshing changes to our menu. At the top of the list is our new appetizer section which we call “bites.” All items are priced at $3.95 so you can mix and match. Pictured here is the Pizzicato breadstick, filled with melted mozzarella cheese and accompanied by marinara dipping sauce. We’ve also added a warm artichoke and spinach dip and a kalamata hummus plate (in addition to our traditional hummus). ‘Special’ bites will also be offered in the coming months. See a sample of our new menu.

Congratulations to Lisa Fu (!) who won a $50 gift certificate from our Pizzicato trivia contest. If you want to be part of such games and giveaways,  just sign up for our monthly email updates. It’s simple – enter your email in the box on the right.

Look for the ‘n’ on our menu!  We are pleased to announce that we have added some delightful new menu items. From new appetizers we call “bites” to a delicious vegan pizza (Thai and Tofu) and a new salad called the ‘P’ (as in Pancetta) -L-T Wedge that’s destined to become [...]]]> N – IS FOR NEW

Look for the ‘n’ on our menu!  We are pleased to announce that we have added some delightful new menu items. From new appetizers we call “bites” to a delicious vegan pizza (Thai and Tofu) and a new salad called the ‘P’ (as in Pancetta) -L-T Wedge that’s destined to become a classic.  Also new, is our Panini – now served warm with Lovejoy Baker’s (Link) artisan Ciabatta rolls that are light, airy and make our sandwiches taste even better than before.  Our new menu format is easier to read and helps those with dietary restrictions easily order their Pizzicato favorites vegetarian, vegan and/or gluten-free.

See a sample of our new menu,  and keep an eye on our blog and facebook page in the next few weeks for details and mouth watering pictures.

EVERY MONTH – RAIN OR SHINE – A SEASONAL PIZZA

Spring and summer aren’t the only growing seasons in the Northwest. Just ask Ben, our resident foodie and executive pizza chef. Earthy fall mushrooms, sweet winter squash and fresh herbs grown all year round make their way to our monthly pizza specials that feature the freshest [...]]]>

EVERY MONTH – RAIN OR SHINE – A SEASONAL PIZZA

Spring and summer aren’t the only growing seasons in the Northwest. Just ask Ben, our resident foodie and executive pizza chef. Earthy fall mushrooms, sweet winter squash and fresh herbs grown all year round make their way to our monthly pizza specials that feature the freshest seasonal produce.  Of course, Ben’s favorite season is summer — when heirloom tomatoes make their way from the fertile ground to Pizzicato kitchens.  These purple, red, green and yellow beauties top the Pizzicato “Fresca,” a Ben original that we bring back for the summer months.

To see more pictures of Ben in the kitchen visit our Facebook page. Stay tuned – Just a few days until June when we’ll highlight Ben’s “June special” with a photo and mouthwatering description.  Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter where you’ll get first crack at our monthly special plus customer discounts exclusive to email recipients.

“Help!”  The call came into Bev’s Catering Line late one afternoon. “My supervisor wants me to plan a lunch meeting and everyone is either a picky eater, vegetarian, or doesn’t eat wheat!”  What did Bev say?  “Leave it to me, I know just what to do.” And she does.  Bev [...]]]>

INTRODUCING BEV, PIZZICATO’S MAKE-IT-HAPPEN CATERING GURU

“Help!”  The call came into Bev’s Catering Line late one afternoon. “My supervisor wants me to plan a lunch meeting and everyone is either a picky eater, vegetarian, or doesn’t eat wheat!”  What did Bev say?  “Leave it to me, I know just what to do.” And she does.  Bev is a master at making everyone happy.  Even when the catering order goes to unusual places… like a hospital where hungry family members were waiting for a very pregnant mom to give birth! We deliver any order of $50 or more anywhere in the Portland metro area. Through the end of May, we’ll waive your delivery fee.

FREE DELIVERY COUPON WITH DETAILS.

Funny thing, now you can get older and better. Pizzicato Sylvan, our very first Pizzicato, is celebrating its 20th birthday with a “new” look. Well not really new, because we used recycled, reused, and repurposed materials for the remodel. The pendant lights were made from empty olive oil cans. The [...]]]>
THIS 20-YEAR-OLD GOT A MUCH NEEDED FACELIFT

Funny thing, now you can get older and better. Pizzicato Sylvan, our very first Pizzicato, is celebrating its 20th birthday with a “new” look. Well not really new, because we used recycled, reused, and repurposed materials for the remodel. The pendant lights were made from empty olive oil cans. The eating counter and wood paneling were made from reclaimed White Oak, a tree indigenous to the Northwest. The wine rack was rescued from another restaurant and refinished to its original splendor.

Check out Pizzicato Sylvan at 1749 SW Skyline Boulevard – 503-221-8784.

LOSE THE GLUTEN – Get your favorite Pizza back!

For those who have cut gluten out of their diet, you can now enjoy Pizzicato pizza again!  Our new GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUST is now available at all Portland and Vancouver area Pizzicatos.  It took us a year to perfect the recipe, but our customers tell us [...]]]>

LOSE THE GLUTEN – Get your favorite Pizza back!

For those who have cut gluten out of their diet, you can now enjoy Pizzicato pizza again!  Our new GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUST is now available at all Portland and Vancouver area Pizzicatos.  It took us a year to perfect the recipe, but our customers tell us it was worth the wait. Click here for more details.

Here are the ingredients:  corn flour, whole grain brown rice flour, potato starch, whole grain millet flour, whole grain sorghum flour, tapioca flour, potato flour, evaporated cane juice, xanthum gum, active dry yeast, instant yeast, sea salt, guar gum, water, eggs, olive oil.

So if you or someone you know has longed for Pizzicato pizza but stayed away for health reasons…
we’re happy to welcome you back!