In honor of the Cinco de Mayo celebration, I thought it would be appropriate to tap into the minds of our viewers again, to find out where the best Mexican food in town can be found.

Perhaps you prefer a sit-down dining experience that starts with some chips and guacamole.  Maybe you follow that up with a full entree of enchiladas, beans, and rice.  You cap off the meal with some sweet, delicious flan.  Of course, you'll need a couple of margaritas along the way to wash it all down.

Then again, maybe your favorite Mexican meal is simply a couple of tacos to go, packed with chicken or shredded beef, from the taco stand a couple of blocks from where you work.

As for me, I'm drawn to the one-of-kind asparagus tamales courtesy of the gang from Canby Asparagus Farm, who are also now the proud owners of Casa de Tamales at 10605 SE Main Street in Milwaukie.

Let's get back to you though.  What is your choice for best Mexican restaurant in the Portland area?  Whether it's somewhere along the Oregon Coast, or hidden away in the Portland suburbs, or right in the heart of the city itself... I want to hear from you!!!

So please click on the comments link below, and post your nomination for "Best Mexican Restaurant in the Portland area" now!!!!!

For whatever the reason, I'm not as passionate about romantic dining spots, as I am pizza places and breakfast joints... and yet somehow I still convinced my wife that I was a good catch.

I can tell you though, the most romantic dinner experience my wife and I have ever had took place at Fratelli, located in Portland's Pearl District on NW Hoyt between 12th & 13th (1230 NW Hoyt).

Now, part of that may have been where we were in our relationship at the time. It was our first Valentine's Day together... still more than a year away from our wedding... a good 2-1/2 years before the arrival of our twin boys.

Then again, the atmosphere at Fratelli certainly added to the evening. Warm, cozy, candle lit... all the elements you think of when you're picturing a romantic dinner. Plus, the food was great. We had heard before we went that their Italian menu selections were on the money, and we definitely weren't disappointed.

But enough about me... let's hear from you!!! What is your pick for the area's most romantic restaurant? And by "area", I'm not just talking about the city of Portland itself. Again, I'm talking about our entire viewing area... Vancouver, Salem, the Coast, Eastern Oregon, Bend, Washington County, Yamill County, Clackamas, Sherwood, St. Helens... wherever your favorite romantic restaurant is, I want to hear about it.

So please click on the comments link below, and post your nomination for "Area's Most Romantic Restaurant" now!!!!!

I've been saying for years, and continue to believe, that the best breakfast spot in town is Milo's City Cafe, located in Northeast Portland on NE Broadway in the middle of the block between 13th & 14th.
I was initially introduced to Milo's about 6 years ago. My first visit also resulted in my first eggs benedict experience. Why it took me so long to try this popular breakfast dish, I don't know. Now I've been spoiled for life. I can't order eggs benedict anywhere else, because nowhere else do they make them quite as good as Milo's.
Not to mention, Milo's has the ultimate benedict variation... the Crab Cake Benedict!!! It is, quite simply, the nicest thing you can do for your sense of taste during your first meal of the day.
I have also been fortunate to meet the owner of Milo's, Loren Skogland, and have worked with him on a couple of early morning segments over the years. Loren is as genuinely kind as his menu is genuinely delicious. I feel fortunate to have gotten to know him, and to have been introduced to his restaurant.

So the question remains, where do you think the best breakfast spot in town is? And by "town", I'm not just talking about Portland. I'm talking about our entire viewing area... Vancouver, Salem, the Coast, Eastern Oregon, Bend, Washington County, Yamill County, Clackamas, Sherwood, St. Helens... wherever it is that you love to eat breakfast, I want to hear about it.

So please click on the comments link below, and post your nomination for "Best Breakfast Spot in Town" now!!!!!

Who has the best pizza in the Portland area?
That's the question we posed this morning during my segments on Newschannel 8 at Sunrise.
My vote goes to "Escape from New York Pizza" on NW 23rd between Hoyt & Irving Streets, and I showed my allegiance to them on the air by broadcasting live from their shop.
Thanks, Chris, for opening the doors at 4:30am, and letting us do our thing.

The question remains... what do you think?
I received a lot of e-mails from viewers who weighed in on the discussion.
Below are some (many) of the responses. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the best pizza place in the Portland area, please post your comments on this blog.
Thanks!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Leigh
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:52 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Fw: pizza

Leonardo's on 1st street in vancouver
they make a pizza with sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and chicken
YUMMY
Leigh

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: other options for the "Best Pizza"

Drew: We never even knew this place made a pizza until we went there for lunch one day.” DiPrima Dolci Bakery & Coffee Shop” on N. Killingsworth. Also Giuseppe’s in S.E. Portland. Terry O. & Nadine.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:58 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza

The best pizza to be had is in Stayton Or. It's Apizza on 3rd st. The owner was trained in New Haven and worked at Pepe's apizza. It's just like typical east coast pizza, thin crust with the slight char on the bottom. They are struggling because nobody knows about them. Maybe you can help.

-----Original Message-----
From: david
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:05 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza
Importance: High

Hey!! You REALLY need to try Pietros Pizza in Orchards. It's sooooooo good. OK, here it is 6:00 am, and I'm hungry for Pizza. Thanks a lot Drew. Dave

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:14 AM
To: DCarney@kgw.com
Subject: THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's called Bortolami's Pizzeria. It's in Hazel Dell, Vancouver on 99th st. and NE 9th Ave. It's real easy to get to just take I-5 exit 5. Ya can't miss it. They have a racing and antique bike theme. It's pretty cool.

-----Original Message-----
From: Randall
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:28 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocco's is the Best

Hey - What about Rocco's!!!!!
IT'S THE BEST!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Denice
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:29 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Ridgefield Pizza!!!

Papa Pete's Pizza in Ridgefield is THE BEST PIZZA here in the Ridgefield-Battle Ground-La Center area!!

-----Original Message-----
From: TJ
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:29 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject:

The Best Pizza is Papa Murphy's! Hands Down.... Keith, Portland, Or.

-----Original Message-----
From: Gina
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Fabulous Pizza

The very best pizza - hands down - is Julianno's in Vancouver, WA.
Geri

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza

It may be outside of Portland, but Spoleto's Pizza in Mt. Angel is well worth the trip!
-Dave in Silverton

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

The Very best Pizza in the Portland/Vancouver area is in Ridgefield, WA.
It would be Vinnie's the best crust, sauce and all around experience in Pizza. New York style!
Dean/Linda

-----Original Message-----
From: Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:30 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Hey Drew:
Here’s another vote for Leonardo’s Pizza in Vancouver. They have a whole wheat crust – I know what you’re thinking…WHOLE WHEAT? Uck! – that is highly underrated. It’s great topped with the traditional pepperoni and black olive, or even with sausage!
-Nelson
Vancouver

-----Original Message-----
From: Roxanne and Mike
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Drew,
Hands down - the very best pizza place in the Portland/Vancouver Area is Vinnies Pizza in Ridgefield, Washington! They have gourmet New York style hand tossed pizza's baked in a traditional brick oven! Family owned and operated they know what pizza is all about! If you have an opportunity to sample their pizza I recommend the Four Seasons or the Pizza Margherita!!!
Roxanne
Ridgefield, Washington

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: Dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Best pizza is at

The Best pizza is at wildfire on northeast MLK. Try it!

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:31 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Big Apple Pizza in Gresham.

Big Apple Pizza in Gresham. Best crust in the country! Yummy

-----Original Message-----
From: Genie & JD
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Hey Drew: Absolutely, hands down, best pizza in town—Johnny’s in West Linn! You’ve gotta try it. We love your segment.

-----Original Message-----
From: John
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Survey

The best pizza I have ever had in the Portland area is at Nonna Emelia’s in Beaverton.
www.nonnaemilias.com
One pizza is enough for several people…
John

-----Original Message-----
From: JEFF
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:32 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Cc:
Subject: Pizza

Hey Drew,
We like Vancouver Pizza. It was the first place in our area that provided a gourmet pizza, and they name there specialties after the art masters, like Monet, or Rossini. Anyway, they're great! Check them out.
Dianne

-----Original Message-----
From: Derk and Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza

Derk says Upper Crust Pizza ,in Rockaway Beach, Oregon is the best Pizza .On the Oregon Coast.

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza In Gresham

My Name Is Andrew Hart
And The Best Pizza In Gresham Is
Wall Street Pizza On Main ST

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael and Crystal
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:33 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: PIZZA!

Drew!!
Its all about UGO'S in Stayton!! they are the best just had it last night! Ummmmm!!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Ctr4d@aol.com [mailto:Ctr4d@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Hey Drew
You totally have to try NONA AMELIA'S on 170th in Beaverton. Hands down the best pizza around.
Have a great day
Donal

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:34 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza in Town... hands down!

Hey Drew,
I agree, Escape from NY is one of the best in Portland... very tasty and NY authentic. But my wife and I both like Hot Lips Pizza in the EcoTrust building in the Pearl. Though its a chain, its a local chain, and that particular pizza parlor just knows how to make great pie! From Pepperoni to Hwaiian and to the more adventerous styles, they've got it down! Go try it out when you're done at Escape...
Will

-----Original Message-----
From: ROBERT
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject:

fultono's Pizza in Clatskanie is by far the best.
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Portlands best Pizza!!!

Vista Springs Cafe has the best gourmet pizza ever. It's so good I had their pizza as an apetizer at my wedding. Drew you rock.
Tiggy
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza A Go Go

Pizza A Go Go is a great place for pizza. Located on N Williams just on the other side of the Fremont Bridge, they have creative ingrediants and a great crust. I attached the link:
http://www.pizza-agogo.com/
Thanks!
Sue

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: (no subject)

Drew~
My vote:
Escape from New York...It's OLD SCHOOL....Pizza is Thin Dough Sauce/Cheese SOMETIMES PEP....not the fancy schmanzy (sp) ingredients we can't pronounce. My vote is Cheese ZA from Escape! YUM!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Kohlhepp
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Drew,
We live in Eastern Oregon. The best pizza place here is in Enterprise and LaGrande. It is called New York Richies. Richie played Conan in some productions. He is a great guy and really funny. He has the best pizza, just like in New York and he has great sandwiches too.
You should come to the Wallowa valley some time. We have lots to see and you would be "out and about."
Amy
Joseph, Oregon

-----Original Message-----
From: Sonya
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:37 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Vote

The Best pizza in Portland is "Escape from New York"
The Best pizza in Vancouver is "Pizza Italiana" 5000 E Fourth Plain Blvd #a106, Vancouver - (360) 695-4004. They have the tastiest 4 cheese pizza.
Thanks and enjoy your eating! Oh and Congrats on those twins!
Cheers,
Sonya

-----Original Message-----
From: Derk and Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:37 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Eileen says hands down Main Street Pizza is the best pizza on the Oregon Coast, located in Tillamook, Oregon.

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:39 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: SPEEDY LINGUINE IN LAKE OSWEGO

Drew- Speedy Linguine in Lake Oswego has the closest thing in the Metro Area to a real Italian pizza with their thin crust Margharita. My kids like the Shrimp Gambieri and Speedy Supreme Meat Lovers. They have great pasta too. Susan B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sue
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:39 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Good morning Drew !
Couldn't resist to comment about the absolutely best Pizza in Vancouver, WA. The 'Blind Onion' is hands-down the best pizza you'll ever eat. . On any given night you'll have a challenge parking because it's always crowded to the max, not for the funky atmosphere, but for the outstanding pizza. The crust is perfect-'crunchewy', and whether you get the'Vegetarian' with artichoke hearts, red onions, mushrooms, olives, etc., or the standard pepperoni, you won't be disappointed. Our favorite: 'Sausage & peppers' has red & yellow sliced peppers, red onions, & Italian sausage-delicious !
Sue

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: VOTE

I wanted to vote for my favorite pizza place and so I selected "Hey, my favorite pizza place isn't listed here". I clicked on "Vote", then I got the page where I have to become a "member", so I did. Then I got a message that my request wasn't able to be processed.
I STILL WANT TO VOTE FOR MY FAVORITE PIZZA PLACE!!!
AMALFI'S on N.E. Fremont makes about the best pizza in Portland. Owned and operated by the same family in the same location for almost 50 years, they also offer a full menu of Italian cuisine. I've been dining there since the summer of 1963 and have NEVER been disappointed.
Wayne Logan

-----Original Message-----
From: Nick
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza

the best pizza place is woodstocks pizza parlor in stayton

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Pioneer Pizza
Redland Road & Holcomb Boulevard
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 655-7587

-----Original Message-----
From: Beth
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:41 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza

Mississippi Pizza in North Portland is the best...most like the pizza a remember from my childhood in the northeast.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:40 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Twilight Pizza

Twighlight Pizza in Camas Wa. is the most yummiest pizza ever!
Jennifer

-----Original Message-----
From: Sam
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:42 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: my favorite pizza place

Hey! Hows it going? My favorite pizza place for a long time has been BJ's (I think it's bar and grill) in Jansen Beach. I don't think you're not going to find any New York style pizza there, but they make the best Chicago style deep dish pizza I've ever tasted. They also make some really good countless other stuff including PIZZACOOKIES!!!!!! for the desert lovers. Glad I could aid in the search for the best pizza place.
Sam
-Vancouver
P.S. Good luck to that struggeling pizza place I heard about.

-----Original Message-----
From: Casey & Sue
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:42 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza is Julianno's in Vancouver!
Importance: High

Dude,
You need to head over the bridge to Vancouver up on Mill Plain. Julianno’s pizza has the “Hefty Ho” – A heart attack to go!!
The BEST in all the metro area!!
Casey
Ridgefield, WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Abbys
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:45 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

The BEST Pizza around is at Abby's Legendary Pizza of Newberg!! Has a great, crispy thin crust and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. They only use fresh ingredients and people come from all around for Abby's Pizza!! It's on Hwy 99 on the way through Newberg - on the way to the coast or wine tasting!! Drew, call and let them know you're on your way and they'll have one ready for you!! :) Lisa

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark & Pattie
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza Is - drum roll please!

Oasis Cafe on 37th and Hawthorne!! Oh so yummy crust that is brushed with garlic butter and the perfect amount of ingredients - oh so good!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocco's Pizza--this place does really rock!
· Rocco's Pizza & Pasta
o (503) 223-9835
o 949 SW Oak St, Portland
This place does really rock! It is great pizza and very reasonably priced. Unlike most places, 1 piece is more than enough food for the average appetite!

-----Original Message-----
From: Dawn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:46 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza

Best pizza?
Red Brick Pizza in Hillsboro, in Streets of Tanasbourne.
Thin, yummy crust. Gourmet toppings, very fresh and lots of choices.
Really is baked in a brick oven.
It fast and sooo yummy!
Dawn from Salem

-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:48 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Best Pizza: Pizzacato is best by far.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Vigil [mailto:danv187@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:48 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza place

I would have to say that Juliano's pizza in vancouver has the best pizza !

-----Original Message-----
From: bob
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:49 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Drew, I like canadian bacon and pinapple, so the Escape from NY pizza never works for me. Flying Pie pizza is always good. Thanks Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: cory
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza?!

Drew-
Everyone in Portland knows that Blind Onion Pizza is the best place in town...Amazing pizza crusts and the perfect amount of toppings...Can't believe it's not on the list!!!!!!
Cory

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhonda
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Pizzicato in Vancouver - 162nd Ave
Best gourmet pizzas - especially the vegetarian (my favorite Putanesca)
Creamy sauces, more "gourmet" ingredients
Rhonda

-----Original Message-----
From: Sirenna
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: BEST PIZZA

I like PIZZA FINOs (in the Kenton neighborhood) .... until Emilio opens up his caffe with his partner. ::grin::
Sirenna

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:50 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: (no subject)

Drew,
By far, Nonna Eilias in Aloha has the very best pizza in the tri-county area! You have to give it a try, unlike any pizza you will ever try! A very hearty pizza with a crust that is to die for I promise.
This resteraunt has been in Aloha for over 20 years, really authentic Italian. The owners secret sauce comes down from Nona Emilia, his grandma.
my favorate kind of pizza is Thats a sara, MMMMMMM!!!!!!!!
You have to meet the owner, quite an italian guy!
http://www.nonnaemilias.com/

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza Vote

Escape from New York Pizza has been my pizza joint of choice for years. I took countless first dates there while I was in high school and now my wife and I are frequent visitors. And for the record - Pepperoni for me and cheese for her.
Tony

-----Original Message-----
From: marilyn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza

Even though it is a chain, I think that Ol chicago in clakamus has the best pizza. Thin or thick crust, which ever you prefer, but the sausage, mushroom, pepperoni is the best around, no foolin.
Marilyn

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:52 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: AMERICAN DREAM PIZZA >>>>>OF COURSE!!!

How could you not have AD on the list? It's been at 47th & Glisan kitty corner from PPMC since I moved to Portland in 1998. It's probably been there much longer than that. Love it.
Diane
Corbett
P.S. Tell Michael C that in Corbett we could see both the Shuttle and the Space station. One just followed the other across the sky. The first one being much bigger.

-----Original Message-----
From: Sean
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:53 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza

Easily the best pizza in Portland is escape from NY. Also that dude Chris is my friends Craig's cousin. Chris has worked at Escape forever. Second runner up for best pizza (Deep Dish) is right down the street at Tributes (used to be called Richie B's) Its on 23rd and Kearney. You should try that too, you wont be dissapointed. Keep up the good reporting. -Sean

-----Original Message-----
From: Lindsay
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: pizza in portland.

The American Dream
the name of my favorite pizza there is "The Fith Beetle" it has pesto
sauce, hazelnuts, red onions, mozzarella and blue cheese. Mmmmm!
The Detour Cafe has pretty amazing pizza as well. Thin delicious crust!

-----Original Message-----
From: bodie
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Oasis Cafe................

best in town..... you gotta go

-----Original Message-----
From: Diane
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza !

Good morning Drew,
The BEST pizza in P-Town is American Dream, across from Providence hospital in NE Portland. I drive from Tigard to eat there...it must be good! Pizzicato Murrayhill isn't too shabby either!
Enjoy today.
Diane

-----Original Message-----
From: Donn
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza In Portland

For the past 40+ years I’ve been a faithful patron of Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant (4703 NE Fremont). Amalfi’s makes the best pizza in Portland, especially their signature pie – Amalfi’s Famous Combo.
I’ve traveled the US, having pizza in the pizza capitols of New York and Chicago. By far, and not even close, the best pizza I’ve ever tasted is served at Amalfi’s.

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:54 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Pizza

Best pizza in pdx - A Scholls Pizza
Great segments...
Barbara
Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

-----Original Message-----
From: TomNags
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:57 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza in portland

Stark Street Pizza is the best place to have pizza in Portland. It's on SE 92nd and Stark. The pepperoni pizza is the best because they use a lot of small 1/2 inch slices of pepperoni that curl up into little grease bowls. Yum!
--
Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: mark
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:00 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Hey Drew,
Round Table Pizza is the best my man!
Thanks
MArk

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:01 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: c'mon now drew...

PIETRO'S PIZZA is the best pizza in town...NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!! Give it a try...I bet you'll be adding it to your "best of" list.
Cheryl

-----Original Message-----
From: AARON AND JOSIE
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:02 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Hi Drew -
I think all the places you have listed are way too snobby. I think a good "regular guy" place it just fine.
Pietro's gets my vote - best thin crust ever - super crispy.
If I am looking for more upscale pizza then I go Pizzacato.
Cheers
josie

-----Original Message-----
From: Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:03 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Rocko's Pizza

Rocko's Pizza downtown close to Good Sam is our favorite in PDX!!!! Check them out!!!

-----Original Message-----
From: Robin
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:05 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Best Pizza in Portland Area

Is Juliano's in Vancouver! Fabulous

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:35 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: The Very Best Pizza in Town

Drew -
The Very Best pizza in town is Bellagios Pizza; you can learn more about them and their community involvement at
http://www.bellagiospizza.com
Have a slice of pie at one of their 14 Portland-Metro locations and let me know what you think!
Later, DWatts

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 7:06 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best Pizza

Flying Pie
@ 78th & SE Stark

Best in town pie hands down.
Great atmosphere to take the family and enjoy.
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 8:12 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best pizza

Drew,
You have to add Touche to your list. They have a brick fired pizza oven and make the best pizza around!
Thanks!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: Alex
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 9:51 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com; dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: Best pizza in portland

Hey, the best pizza is not in portland it is in vancouver. It is Juliano's Pizzeria, it has been around forever. huge pizzas with lot's of toppings and good beer. I just noticed your from Philly the owner is from Philly, she is an Eagles fanatic. She is the friendly blonde. Ya gotta try out one of there pies

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From: Andrea
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:55 AM
To: dcarney@kgw.com
Subject: best pizza in Portland area
Juliano's Pizzeria in Vancouver off Mill Plain, hands down the best pizza!
Hi there,
I just wanted to drop you an email to give my vote on BEST PIZZA.
Juliano’s Pizzeria in Vancouver WA is my # 1 choice and I didn’t see it make the list. I know it said best pizza in Portland but I would have to say Juliano’s is still the best J Thanks. Hope you’re having a great day!!!
Sincerely,
Jamy

Back to my "behind-the-scenes" tour. It was pretty impressive to say the least.
280,000 square feet of furniture, kitchen ware, appliances, etc.
A Supervised Children's Play Area
and my favorite part...
a full service in-store restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service!!!

Want to get a sneak peak of the new IKEA yourself?
Check out the video clip here...
http://www.kgw.com/video/index.html?nvid=159907
Happy Shopping!!!

I could blog about many a topic on this particular Friday like :

1) I'm going to be a dad this fall... to TWINS!!! I mentioned this already on the air.
I think I need to devote more time though to my thoughts on this. How's this for now... I'm VERY excited!!

*not my wife's stomach, but you get the point.

2) At the request of our internet site manager, Mr. Frank, I now have a MySpace page.
http://www.myspace.com/drewcarney
It's currently pretty weak as far as MySpace pages go. Friends other than Mr. Frank, MySpace founder Tom, and a local actress named Audrey (who I've never met) might help.

3) Recent viewer comments on the Blog.

Let's go with #3, and get back to the others later.

Here's a look at the most recently posted comment on the blog along with my response to this particular viewer (Michael).
By the way, I personally respond to almost EVERYONE who contributes to this blog.

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Subject: [KGW Drew Carney Blog] New Comment Posted to 'Mean-spirited
(and yet entertaining) Blog'

Name: Michael
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I enjoy watching you but there are some things that really bug me. You are always saying "i don't have much time" which wastes time. And not to mention, we don't really care. Just wrap it up smoothly.

You really don't get much time....you start explaining something and you have to wrap it up. It would be nice to have longer segments. They don't need to keeps replaying the same stories over....

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Hey Michael,
Thanks for the suggestion. You know my wife basically made the same comment to me the other night in regards to mentioning on the air about not having much time or how the producer is telling me to wrap... so I know you're not alone in that thought.
My thinking there was that I was just being upfront with the audience... kind of bringing you "behind-the-scenes" so to speak... like, "Hey, this is live, this is real, and as much as I'd like to spend more time on this topic or with this particular guest, the bottom line is there's someone in my ear telling me to shut the heck up."
I'll definitely try be more conscious not to "overuse" this tactic.

Thanks again for watching,
Drew

P.S. Do I dare ask what other things "really bug you"? You mentioned things with an "S" at the end. Keep in mind, I'm having a pretty good Friday, so my good mood is at stake here.

Here's the deal... I've posted comments from everyone who has entered one to this point. The only time I haven't posted a comment in its entirety, is when a viewer makes "negative" comments about someone other than myself. I don't want this space to be a place to bash other people...

Me... I'm an open target.
Gratefully, the response to my return to local morning TV has been overwhelmingly positive to this point, both on this blog and in the e-mails I have received directly.
BUT... I know reading nothing but glowing praise can get old, SO... just in case you missed them, and in an effort to spice things up... here again are the two (and only two) NEGATIVE comments posted on the blog thus far:

1) Name: Diana
Email Address: (removed out of respect for mean person's privacy)
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Comments:

You seem to have a lot of friends posting here. I am not one of them. You are not funny, not cute and not welcome when I want news in the morning not any naked part of you showing. You come off as obnoxious and I can't believe KGW has stooped so low as to let you have regular airtime. Now I turn to Channel 6 when your face appears on my screen. Too much of you and I'll switch for good.
Not a fan,
Diana
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2) Name: c Kaysen
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Sorry to disagree with others but I find your segments annoying. they are just too over the top for early morning TV. Calm down. You're not that funny.
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How's that for constructive criticism? Man, Diana, you're on fire, baby!!

Now... it's time for more comments... Let's hear what you think.

Since I'm back on the early morning schedule (3am wake-up) and it's now almost 3pm, I'm going to keep this short and sweet.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to watch me "come out of the crate" this morning.
I'm glad the day is over though.
For more thoughts on the morning, check out my "Out & About" page on KGW.com:
http://www.kgw.com/drewcarney/stories/kgw_022707_life_crate_reveal.109149f.html

So what do we do for an encore??
You know the answer by now... you'll have to tune in tomorrow morning to find out!!!

Of course, it's not like I've been relaxing at some resort destination since the beginning of September.

Me "swimming" in 2-feet of water off Maui before September.

My previous contract with my former station prevented me from being on the air here at Channel 8 to this point, but the "non-compete' clause said nothing about contributing to the internet.
(I'm assuming they're re-wording their contracts there now.)
(I just used they're, their, and there in the same sentence... feel free to let me know if I used them properly or not.)

As a result, I've been producing a daily feature segment for KGW's website for the past six months. The web segments have been a blast to put together, providing us with some creative freedom that the limitations of live TV don't normally allow.
My photographer Steve Hanson (who, by the way, is one of the reasons I'm happy I made the switch to 8) put together a few of our most memorable moments in the field so far, in a "Best Of" segment that we'll show on the air as part of tomorrow's TV debut.
You can look at the segment right now on-line by checking out the following link:
http://www.kgw.com/sharedcontent/VideoPlayer/videoPlayer.php?vidId=124118&catId=131

Now, despite not being able to use my name, face, or voice on TV to this point, KGW has still managed to promote my hiring on their airwaves through the clever use of the now infamous crate.

I know many of you are familiar with the crate promotions, because the most common line I hear when I'm out on the street these days is, "Hey, Drew, they let you out of the crate?"

I think one of the highlights of tomorrow's KGW-TV debut will be a pre-produced story we put togther that chronicles what life in the crate has been like for the past six months. At least I hope it's a highlight. You can tune in tomorrow to be the judge yourself.

A lot of people have asked me what time exactly I'll be "coming out" of the crate tomorrow morning. In the spirit of good TV promotion I have to say you'll need to watch the entire "Sunrise" show (which tomorrow begins at 4:30am).

I sincerely appreciate all the positive response I've received through this blog and the overwhelming number of personal e-mails from viewers who have expressed how much they've missed seeing me on their TV sets in the morning and how they're willing to change their viewing habits to catch me on NW Newschannel 8 @ Sunrise.

Your loyal support couldn't come at a better time. We're in the final days of the February TV ratings period (aka February sweeps), and while my new station has a comfortable lead over my former station in the race to win the 5am hour, we're in a dead tie in the even more critical battle to win the 6am hour.

So if I haven't said it before, let me say it now... Please watch on Tuesday from 4:30am-7am.
Please?
Thank you!!

I used to watch a certain morning show every day. I had stopped watching for a little bit and when I came back you were gone! At first I thought maybe you were on vacay, or possibly sick. After a while I finally asked my mother if she knew what had happened, and she said she knew you had gotten married and that was it. Long story short, I finally remembered to Google your name and I've found yah! I miss my Drew Carney in the morning! Hope your new venture works out for you! What time does it air?

Posted by: Tanya at February 12, 2007 08:54 AM

To answer Tanya's question... I'll officially join NW Newschannel 8 @ Sunrise on Tuesday morning, February 27th (less than 2 weeks away!!). I'll contribute a couple of live reports each hour of the show between 5-7am and possibly an additional segment as part of our local Today Show cut-ins between 7-9am.

Also, Tanya mentioned my getting married this past summer, which (contrary to certain rumors) had nothing to do with my leaving Channel 12. In fact, my lovely wife actually works for my former station... not in news, but in another department.

Having your significant other work for your direct competition isn't exactly ideal. As you can imagine, she would have rathered me stay then leave... but, needless to say... it didn't work out that way.

Name: kristin
Email Address: __________________@comcast.net
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I deleted "Kristin's" e-mail address as a professional courtesy, but feel free to use this space to personally respond to her incredibly thoughtful and considerate idea.

In the meantime, I looked at a profile shot of my nose, and all I have is one word...
WOW... it is pretty messed up... all hooked & crooked
But, I got this far with it, so I'm keeping it, darn it!!
Plus, it doesn't look that bad from the front... my buddy's daughter doesn't seem to mind it...

LET THE COMMENTS CONTINUE!!!!

It should be noted, no matter how popular the idea, I will NOT allow myself to be tased again!!

Here's a picture of me with Denise, the Shriners volunteer I mentioned in yesterday's blog entry. Feel free to respond with a caption that you think best fits this photo...

I'll post the best (and most appropriate!!) comments.

I remember that throw... I believe it wound up in the gutter. You can check out more pictures from the event, by clicking on this link... http://www.kupl.com/pages/192188.php?imageGalleryXRefId=86711

I was paired up with a great volunteer at the event named Denise, whose daughter Samantha is scheduled for surgery at the Hospital this Wednesday. If you're one who says their prayers, maybe you could remember to say one for Samantha.

I also met a bunch of viewers, who all had the same question, "When are you going to be on the air?" The answer, like I told Marti here, is the end of February!!!

Thanks again to the gang at KUPL for inviting me out to bowl. I hope they ask me to come out again next year!!!

I did want to come back on and thank those who responded to my original blog. I just weeded through the group and published the ones I felt were publish-worthy.
Just a heads-up... I won't publish any remarks regarding my replacement at "the other station" (as many of you have referred to my previous place of employment).
Bottom line... he's doing the best he can in a new environment and as easy as the "fun" news seems to be, I can tell you from experience, it ain't always that easy!!

Anyway, here's a link to some of the comments I've received so far:
http://www.beloblog.com/KGW_Blogs/drewcarney/2007/01/whats_a_blog.html#comments
Feel free to comment on the comments and keep the communication going... that's how a blog is supposed to work, right?