Straight From New York Pizza (Belmont)

"Drunkenly stumbling into Straight From New York for a slice of cheese has been a Portland tradition since the ’80s, still going strong on both sides of the river. These are unfussy pies, pale golden crusts supporting old-school pepperoni or thin slivers of green pepper; the shop often offers beer and slice specials throughout the day. The classic glass case always houses a chef’s special or two, whether it’s a standard like Hawaiian or something off-the-wall topped with, say, strawberries." - Nathan Williams

"All three Straight from New York locations, on West Burnside, SE Hawthorne and SE Belmont, remain open for takeout and are offering free delivery. The wide ranging New York pie from this late night parlor can be paired with a selection of fresh salads and saucy breadsticks. Gluten-free and vegan options are also available." - Sam Hill

"Straight From New York Pizza has been serving its floppy, New York style slices to the Belmont bar crowd for a few years, and now it’s getting a new location, just a half mile away on 37th and Hawthorne. The late-night pizzeria is opening its new spot in the space previously inhabited by Pizza Oasis, which closed earlier this summer. The team is aiming to open by August 26, to serve slices and beer during the busy Hawthorne Street Fair. The space itself won’t change too much, but it will be more than just a coat of paint, manager Tommy Lang says. He and a few of the staff actually worked at Pizza Oasis in years past, and are eager to restore the location to its heydays, catering to neighborhood workers and passersby with quality pizza by the slice and a solid tap-list. And for anyone worrying, the pinball machines “aren’t going anywhere.”" - Alex Frane