Dove Vivi

"The compact, cornmeal-heavy pies at Dove Vivi in Kerns don’t hew to any particular pizza style and are more like a Chicago deep dish, tamale pie hybrid. They’re dense, filling, and stellar, so you might have a hard time choosing. The solution is the Chef's Choice selection, which gives you six different slices, including one of the rotating vegan specials that might feature herbed tofu ricotta or marinated green peppers. We especially liked one topped with sweet corn that echoed the cornmeal, balanced by balsamic vinegar-marinated onions and smoked mozzarella. We like sitting on the front patio, but in soggier months head inside where there are plenty of four-tops. " - krista garcia

"The compact, cornmeal-heavy pies at Dove Vivi in Kerns don’t hew to any particular pizza style and are more like a Chicago deep dish, tamale pie hybrid. They’re dense, filling, and stellar, so you might have a hard time choosing. The solution is the Chef's Choice selection, which gives you six different slices, including one of the rotating vegan specials that might feature herbed tofu ricotta or marinated green peppers. We especially liked one topped with sweet corn that echoed the cornmeal, balanced by balsamic vinegar-marinated onions and smoked mozzarella. We like sitting on the front patio, but in soggier months head inside where there are plenty of four-tops." - Krista Garcia

"Dove Vivi’s thick and flaky, cast-iron-baked cornmeal crust is like no other pizza crust in town. At this cute and cozy Kerns restaurant, the two vegan pies — a savory roasted vegetable pie with herbed tofu ricotta and a sweet corn and smoky tomato pie with caramelized onions and cashew cheese — impress both vegans and non-vegans. Order the half and half to try both, then end the meal with Missionary Chocolates vegan truffles for dessert." - Waz Wu

"Taking a cornmeal crust and adding a Portland flair, This casual-meets-classy, nonconformist pizzeria smothers chunky tomato sauce and loads of cheese with toppings like sweet corn, roasted eggplant, and house-made fennel sausage. Wedged between a convenience store and a dry cleaner on Northeast Glisan, this neighborhood spot is also notable for its fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies that have reportedly made local chefs fall in love." - Thom Hilton, Nick Woo

"At Dove Vivi, crust reigns supreme. Co-founded by former Alaskan fisherwoman Delane Blackstock (after a critical stint at Los Angeles’s Zelo), Dove Vivi’s cornmeal crust packs such a buttery, nutty punch that it demands toppings to match. Depending on the season, toppings might include lamb sausage, eggplant, Yemeni pepper sauce, butternut squash, or jerk chicken. The restaurant announces slice specials on its Twitter account." - Nathan Williams