PDX Pizza Week 2023 - Day 6 (no Day 4 or 5)

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My workweek got too busy, and with another online class on Thursday from 6-8pm, I ended up pausing Pizza Week adventures until the weekend (no Day 4 or Day 5 Pizza Week observance for me).

So I picked up on Saturday for Day 6 of 7, to try Old Town Brewing's offering, La 'Zagna.

Per Pizza Week:

What It's Called: La 'Zagna

What's On It: Mornay Sauce base with mozzarella, meaty Bolognese, and ricotta, topped with fresh basil and shredded Parmesan

What They Say About It: Spring’s the last chance to desecrate your body with too much cheese before you get working on your summer abs. Our La ’Zagna slice has Mornay sauce, meaty Bolognese, basil, and, of course, mozzarella! Ricotta! Parm! Hurry in and wolf down a slice before someone says “detox” and ruins your day.

I grabbed this as a late lunch with being out and doing errands.  Originally I was going to check out Von Ebert Brewing's offering at their NE Cascades Parkway location (which was right in the same shopping center as the IKEA I went to that day), but decided the entire shopping center was just way. too. packed. with ppl for me to stay any longer.

So, quickly remembered that OTB's location on MLK Blvd had this slice offering and that I was originally going to try to make it there during the week.  So, I trekked cross-town which ultimately ended up being a big loop back to my place after OTB slices & beer.

Parking was easy at OTB and I was able to order a Pizza Week slice, a pep slice, and a pilsner, and got myself settled outside at one of their picnic tables.  Decently busy but still some empty tables which was nice.

I had my slices within maybe 10 minutes of ordering. 

The lasagna slice was -- delicious.  Upon leaving, when I got a pair of 4 packs of beer to-go, I told the beertender as such, noting I felt like it should cost way more than $3.  

I actually forgot I do not care for their pepperoni though, with it being the roni-cups variety.  So I proceeded to eat the pep slice first so I could end my meal with pilsner and pizza week deliciousness.  The hits of bolognese with their mornay sauce as the base was great, and the cheeses were generously applied but not over the top.  The basil was a nice hit of freshness and herb complement.

In short I'd love to see that slice as a regular menu item.  And this visit reminded me that OTB is actually a convenient and casual spot to stop in for pizza n beers, with ample seating on two floors as well as outdoors.  Note to self: Get over to this place more often.


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