Andrew V.
Yelp
[1st time]
When you stumble upon a food truck in a wayward pod that's clawing its way back from a history of local struggle ("Carts on Foster" sometimes referred to as "Farts on Coster"), and you find such a gem as this... it genuinely moves you. The owner was there, alone, passionately expounding upon all my observations I'd seen and read about the unique fusion-style (Sicilian meets Detroit), the GI friendly sourdough yeast strain, and the half-n-half topping option... It was SO refreshing to see the genuine passion of someone who should, or will be, a well-known Portland chef.
That said, nothing prepared me for actually how good this fkn pizza actually is. I got a half mushroom (shiitake! NOT a typical pizza mushroom!)--half pepperoni (with my absolute fave dry pepperoni, hands-fkn-down: Esso's), and it was pure heaven.
What you will experience: an absolutely PERFECT crust color and density that will continue to remind you that it's absolutely perfect with *every single bite*. Perfection. Quality ingredients, too, of course (or that would distract you from the texture). The mozz and parm are not low brow cheeses--they have the umami you need. The sauce was beautiful and fresh and flavorful. I ate a whole pizza, myself, but probably didn't need to. LOL. Thank you Belle Èpoque Pies for such a wonderful and salient experience. I'll be back for the burrata pie next.
[ALSO, JFYI: The Foster Foster Food Carts drink truck there: Thirsty Pours, has an excellent selection of beer (WAAAAY better than Carts on Foster ever had!), covered tables, half-glasses for people waiting for to-go orders, AND--most notably--friendly service!]