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Dave Portnoy
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Dave Portnoy Breaks His Golden Rule In Boston Pizza Review Meltdown: 'Am I Getting Soft?'
It's one bite. Everybody knows the rules. But Dave Portnoy broke it in his latest "One Bite Pizza Review" after fearing that a Boston pizzeria didn't get a fair chance because of a line cutter and excessive "box time." It was such a break from form that the Barstool Sports' El Presidente began to question if he'd gotten "too soft" and sparked an existential crashout on the sidewalk. This all began when Portnoy reviewed Boston's Pizzeria Rustico, located near the TD Garden. That prime location had him excited for a solid slice. But the restaurant's cramped kitchen and a man cutti…
Foxborough, MA
Lifestyle
Portnoy Has Tough Words For Foxborough Pizzeria Owner, Still Gives Pie Good Marks
Barstool Sport CEO and pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy knows how he likes his pies: thin crust, no flop, with a little char on the bottom — no muss, no fuss. So it was a bit of a surprise when he stopped in at Foxborough's Laced Pizza & Pub, which is named for the crispy edge of a bar pie, but didn't get that satisfying crunch he believed he was promised. But it wasn't bad news for the 94 Washington St. pizzeria and pub. Portnoy gave Laced a 7.5 out of 10, a respectable score. He said it was one of the better bar pies in the Foxborough area — something the South Shore…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot'
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has reviewed hundreds of slices — but when he walked out of Ceres Pizza in Manhattan this week, he looked stunned. “This is as good of a slice as you could have,” he said outside of the 164 Mott St. shop. “Just about the best single slice I’ve ever had.” And that wasn't even the official review yet. Portnoy gave the shop's cheese pie a 9.2 — one of the highest scores ever handed out in his One Bite series. “I can’t remember the last time I gave out a 9,” he said. Ceres was launched by chefs Jake Serebnick and Julian Geldmacher, both formerly of Eleven…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Business
Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Vinnie's Mootz In Lyndhurst
A man who sells insurance by day and slings pizzas by night is an unlikely story — but not as unlikely as what happened next. Dave Portnoy showed up at Vinnie’s Mootz in Lyndhurst and gave the square pie a higher score than the round. If you're new here, that's unheard of. “This is great,” Portnoy said, rating the square pie a 7.9 — one of his highest scores for that style. “I may prefer this over the circle,” he said in the viral review. Vinnie, who still works full-time in insurance, opened the Ridge Road pizzeria two years ago. He told Portnoy: “I like to feed people. I think tha…
Clifton, NJ
Business
Clifton Pizza Shop’s Bold Video Lures Dave Portnoy: Here’s What He Scored It
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and pizza review king, made a surprise visit to Lucci’s Pizza in Clifton this week after the shop posted a bold Instagram video begging him to come. "Hey Dave, Lucci's in Clifton is waiting for you," reads a captioned video of someone cutting a pie at the Route 3 shop. Just more than a year old, Lucci's certainly caught Portnoy’s attention with the plea — and in his latest trip to Jersey, he showed up. “The crust is great... puffy, light and airy,” Portnoy said in the video. “I want to say football pizza but it’s a little higher end.” Portnoy gave …
Doylestown, PA
News
'I Am The Victim:' Temple Student At Center Of Barstool Bar Antisemitic Incident Speaks Out
A 21-year-old college student says his life has been turned upside down in the days since a “F— the Jews” sign was ordered with bottle service at a Philadelphia bar—and shared with millions by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy. Adnan Khan, a Temple University student, said in a video on X that he was at Sansom Street Bar in Center City during the incident but did not order the sign or know who did. Portnoy said Khan is the one who posted the video, but Khan says the CEO "sensationalized" the story to his 9.2M social media followers, turning Khan into a target of hate. “Portnoy was ‘trigg…
Doylestown, PA
News
Portnoy Sends 'Morons' To Tour Auschwitz After Antisemitic Incident At Barstool Philly Bar
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he’s turning an antisemitic incident at a Barstool-affiliated bar in Philadelphia into a teaching moment by sending the two young people responsible to tour Auschwitz. In an "emergency press conference" on Instagram Sunday, May 4, Portnoy described how a sign that read “F— the Jews” was ordered with bottle service at the Sanson Street Bar in Center City. The incident, Portnoy said, left him furious. “Two hours ago you literally could’ve cooked an egg on my head that’s how much steam and heat were coming out of my ears,” Portnoy said, noting that he…
Lincoln-Sudbury, MA
Lifestyle
Meet Dave Portnoy's New GF, Mass Native Camryn D'Aloia
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy is off the market. El Prez name-dropped the lucky lady on a recent episode of Barstool's "Drop A Pin' podcast, unpacking all the greatest aspects of Nantucket. In the episode, Portnoy tells the story of how he was rescued from his boat by the US Coast Guard last summer. "It was myself and Cam, a girl I'm dating," he said (you can listen to him tell the story here around the 35-minute mark. Subscribe here - https://barstool.link/Donnie This week on Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps are joined by Barstool founder and El Presidente himself, Da…
Jackson, NJ
News
'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At Jackson Pizzeria
Mona Lisa Pizza might have just pulled off the ultimate pizza review power move—serving up slices with a side of mob movie energy. Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by the Jackson, NJ restaurant for a One Bite Pizza Review, and while the pizza was the main event, the atmosphere stole the show. From the second he walked in, Portnoy knew he was in for an experience. “The guy in there—straight out of Goodfellas,” he said, setting the scene like a classic Scorsese flick. Then things got interesting. “He knows I like it well done, so he put it back in the oven,” Portnoy explained. But was it…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Business
Lyndhurst Pizzeria Takes Disappointing Portnoy Review In Stride: 'We Stand By Our Pizzas'
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy stopped by A1 Pizzeria in Lyndhurst, but instead of a straightforward One Bite review, things got a little messy. Before the taste test even began at the Ridge Road pizzeria, the A1 employee tried to convince Portnoy to let him remake the pie, Portnoy said. The intro dragged on as the two talked inside the shop, and when Portnoy finally stepped outside with his pizza, he wasn’t thrilled. "He wanted to remake the pie," Portnoy tells the camera. "I don’t have 20 minutes to sit while he makes a brand-new pie." Despite the awkward start, Portnoy went ahead with…
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Dave Portnoy Reviews Hackensack’s Evoli Pizza, Rates Espresso Even Higher
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made a stop in Hackensack, where he reviewed Evoli Pizza. The family-owned shop on Atlantic Street earned a 7.7 out of 10 in the One Bite review. “Super nice people,” Portnoy said in his review, noting they gave a shoutout to Miss Peaches and Pete. While he praised the undercarriage and the pizza’s overall quality, he noted some issues tearing the slice, calling it “a little on the breaded side” but hot and solid. After finishing his slice, Portnoy went around the corner for an espresso from Coffee Break (71 Main St.), which he scored even higher—a 9.1…
Ocean Township, NJ
Business
Dave Portnoy’s Jersey Shore Pizza Tour: One Review Sparks Debate, Another Scores Big
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has been making the rounds at the Jersey Shore, dishing out his famous One Bite pizza reviews at multiple pizzerias. Known for his no-nonsense approach to pizza rankings, Portnoy visited several shore spots in the batch of reviews dropping this week, drawing crowds of excited customers and loyal fans eager to see how their local favorites would fare. Here’s how the latest stops stacked up: Tramonto's Pizza (Ocean Township, NJ) – 7.7 Portnoy praised Tramonto’s for its good texture, no flop, and crispy thin crust—all elements he loves in a slice. The score? …
Wayne, NJ
Lifestyle
Kardashian Insider Jonathan Cheban Hits Up Wayne Ale House Following Portnoy Visit
Jonathan Cheban, the celebrity food influencer and longtime Kardashian insider, stopped by a North Jersey bar and pizzeria, nearly a week after Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy visited for a One Bite review. Wayne Ale House confirmed that Cheban, a Fort Lee native, dropped in on Tuesday, March 4, making his way back to his New Jersey roots. Cheban, who has appeared on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" and its various spinoffs, has built a reputation as a food connoisseur and runs the Foodgod brand, which celebrates over-the-top eats and restaurant culture. His visit follows Portnoy’s highly antic…
Toms River, NJ
Business
Portnoy Effect: South Toms River Pizzeria Sells Out After Barstool Pizza Review
A South Toms River pizzeria is feeling the power of the Portnoy effect after Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy's review. Spoiler alert: It was a good one. Portnoy stopped by Paci'Dough’s and was immediately impressed. "That looks great… good undercarriage," he said during the review posted to YouTube on Thursday, Feb. 27. Despite battling a cold, the pizza connoisseur powered through the review, calling the sauce "on the sweeter side," and the pie with a bit of a soupy consistency—though it didn’t taste soupy, he clarified. "My ears are still plugged from the plane, my throat hurts, my ey…
Rutherford, NJ
Business
'Round Pie On A Square Day:' Casano's Owner Defends His Product To Portnoy
Dave Portnoy walked into Casano’s Pizza Parlor expecting a crisp, New Haven-style pie—instead, he got what he called a “napkin pizza.” The Barstool boss stopped by the retro-style, Rutherford pizzeria, which doesn’t sell pizza by the slice, for his latest One Bite review. The shop, owned by Dave Ligas, is named after his late grandmother, Marie Rene Casano, a longtime waitress at Mama Lucia’s in Newark. Portnoy tried a New Haven-style pie and a round pie—but there was one small problem. It was square pie day. After Portnoy sampled two pies, Ligas explained that because he had ordered a ro…
Montclair, NJ
Business
Respectful Teens Steal The Show During Portnoy Pizza Review At Montclair Deli
Dave Portnoy walked into Belgiovine’s in Montclair expecting to review the pizza—but it was the kids inside who ended up making an impression. During his One Bite review, the Barstool Sports founder couldn’t help but notice how unfazed the young customers were by his presence. Unlike the usual chaos that follows a Portnoy visit, these kids didn’t jump out of their seats or beg for a selfie. They sat at their table, kept their cool, and let him do his thing. “There were some kids that back in my heyday would’ve been ejaculating if they saw me,” Portnoy joked. “But they were pretty calm and …
Little Falls-Woodland Park, NJ
Business
‘Tastes Exactly How That Sign Looks’: Portnoy Reviews Jojo's Pizza In Little Falls
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made another stop in Passaic County during his latest One Bite tour, dropping by Jojo’s Pizza in Little Falls for a slice. Portnoy, known for his no-nonsense pizza reviews, visited the shop at 104 Main St. and posted a 1-minute, 30-second video sharing his thoughts. Before even taking a bite, he wasn’t sold on the restaurant’s signage. "Generally, I don’t like this signage. Doesn’t mean the pizza’s going to be bad, it’s just too generic," Portnoy said. After his first bite, his reaction was clear. "You know what? This pizza tastes exactly how that sign…
Wayne, NJ
Business
Portnoy Walked Away Still Eating—And That’s All Wayne Ale House Owner Needed To See
Rob Corujo hasn't gotten much sleep since Thursday, Feb. 13. The Wayne Ale House & Pizza owner missed Dave Portnoy’s visit that afternoon and had no idea what the Barstool CEO thought of his pie. “I didn’t know what happened or what was said, so I was nervous,” Corujo admitted. “I didn’t sleep.” The verdict finally came on Wednesday, Feb. 19: 7.6 (click here to watch the One Bite review). “It’s a good score,” Corujo said. “But I checked on the video—it was in the box for more than eight minutes. And that’s not good for a pizza.” Rob Corujo opened Wayne Ale House in 2023.…
Haledon-Prospect Park, NJ
Business
Sisters Built North Haledon Pizzeria Around Grandmother's Spinach Pies — Then Portnoy Walked In
Call it fate, call it pizza magic, call it whatever you want—but when Dave Portnoy walked into Spinachio Pizza in North Haledon last week, co-owner Zana Kaloshi couldn’t believe it. For years, she had been trying to get the Barstool Sports CEO to come in. Then, last Thursday, Feb. 13, she was literally talking about it when it happened. "I was like, ‘How do I get Dave in here? It’s impossible!’” Kaloshi said. “Fifteen minutes later, he walked in. It was like we manifested him." Portnoy, whose One Bite pizza reviews can make or break a business, got his hands on Spinachio’s skinny pizza—a r…
Glen Burnie, MD
Business
'Wawa Has Disgusting Pizza:' Portnoy Pitches Ad Idea Outside Glen Burnie Gas Station
Following a series of mostly positive pizzeria reviews in Maryland, things took a turn for Dave Portnoy during a visit to Wawa in Anne Arundel County. "One Bite" was pretty much all the Barstool CEO needed before giving Wawa in Glen Burnie a 2.8 out of 10 while musing that he was once considered for an advertising campaign with the company (instead turned to cast members from the "Jersey Shore"). @djpaulyd Wawa Has Pizza 🍕 #wawapartner ♬ original sound - djpaulyd After having to wait until 4 p.m., when Wawa begins serving pizza, much to El Presidente's chagrin, Portnoy had a pitc…
Glen Burnie, MD
Business
Rocco's Pizza In Glen Burnie 'Extremely Busy' After Portnoy's High-Scoring Review
An Anne Arundel County pizzeria was experiencing higher than-usual volume after self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur Dave Portnoy dropped by. Rocco's of Glen Burnie shared the Barstool CEO's review on Jan. 17. The following day, they shared this: "We are extremely busy so please bear with us through the chaos and wait times! We are SO thankful! If you can’t get us on the phone we are taking walk-ins!" Portnoy, who said Rocco's pizza was as American as it gets (well, he was fresh off of the Army-Navy football game), also gave it a respectable 7.8. Dave stops by Rocco's Pizza…
Essex, MD
Business
Barstool Sports' 'El Presidente' Weighs In On Popular Baltimore Pizzerias: Who Ranked Highest?
Who served it best? Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently released a series of new "One Bite" reviews after making multiple stops at Baltimore pizzerias during a road trip down the East Coast. During the tour of Maryland eateries, "El Presidente" was treated to a tragically uplifting story, Maryland's "Taj Mahal of pizza," may have kept the doors open at one restaurant, got advice from a strange voice, and was treated to some tasty pies during the holiday season. So whose slice is the tastiest in Baltimore, according to Portnoy - who openly admits that he prefers more airy sl…
Towson, MD
Business
A Slice, A Score, A Shout: Portnoy’s Latest Baltimore Pizza Review Takes A Twist
Dave Portnoy’s ongoing tour of Maryland pizzerias continues to serve up surprises, and his latest stop at Matthew’s Pizza in Baltimore was no exception. Barstool Sports' El Presidente has been posting daily reviews recently, highlighting some of his stops at eateries across the state, which has featured some highs, and some lows for both he and the restaurant owners. His latest stop brought him to Matthew's Pizza, which has been a staple on Eastern Avenue in Baltimore for nearly a century. "So we've been on this Baltimore trip, but I've been confused ... It hasn't felt like we've been in t…
Essex, MD
Business
Portnoy Hits Essex's 'Taj Mahal Of Pizza' On A Tip From Frank's
El Presidente's tour of Maryland pizzerias continued with his latest video, after he being tipped off by the owners of his last stop who told him to try the pie at Pizza John's in Essex. Fresh off an overwhelmingly positive visit to Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, whose owners directed them to the Essex eatery, Dave Portnoy made his way to what was described as the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Places" for the latest "One Bite" review. "This is a huge operation," he said. "So I get (the nickname) ... It's a big space." Dave stops by the "Taj Mahal of Pizza Shops" and …
Towson, MD
Business
Portnoy Praises Popular Baltimore Pizzeria With Tragic Backstory
El Presidente was back in Maryland in his latest "One Bite" review to showcase at Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore, where he was treated to a tasty pie and a thought-provoking tale. Dave Portnoy stopped by the popular eatery during his trek down the East Coast over the holidays, and he was impressed. by both the slice, a bonus cheesesteak - spoiler, he liked that too - as well as the story of the restaurant's history. According to the owner, his father and his cousin Frank came over to the United States in 1981, where they worked at a couple pizzerias in the area of Poughkeepsie, New …
Jackson, NJ
Business
'F— That's Nice Pizza:' Jersey Shore Pizzeria Loved By Foodies Opens New Location
Rosie’s Pizzeria, hailed by many as serving the best pizza at the Jersey Shore, has officially opened its second location, bringing its beloved pies closer to even more fans. The original Rosie’s Pizzeria, located at 620 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant, has gained a cult following, with food lovers across the state raving about its pizza. Now, the new location in Middletown is open along Route 35 in Middletown, in the same plaza as ShopRite. Since opening in 2017, Rosie’s has become best known for its square Sicilian pie. Regulars know to call ahead to secure one of these legendary pizzas. Fo…
Doylestown, PA
Sports
ESPN Legend Goes Head-To-Head With Dave Portnoy Over Pitt Player Hairline Roast
ESPN legend Scott Van Pelt wasn’t about to let Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy get a head start on mocking a college athlete’s hairline. During the Pittsburgh Panthers’ Thursday, Dec. 26 game against the Toledo Rockets, Portnoy zeroed in on offensive lineman Ryan Baer’s thinning locks after a grueling six-overtime showdown. “This 6OT game just blessed us with this hairline,” Portnoy said of the 22-year-old athlete. “How old are college kids again?” The viral tweet racked up 9.6 million views, but Brookeville, MD's Van Pelt—who has embraced his own baldness with pride—wasn’t here for…
Towson, MD
Business
Portnoy Saves Christmas For Baltimore Pizzeria On Brink Of Closure With Whopper $60K (
Video
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Christmas came early for a struggling Maryland pizza place courtesy of a chance visit from "Stool Presidente," who will help the eatery keep their doors open beyond the holidays. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports who may be more well known for his viral reviews of pizza joints around the country, had a special holiday treat in his mind after stopping by TinyBrickOven on Light Street in Baltimore for a quick bite. Known for its New York-style pies, the restaurant - which has struggled to secure a liquor license, according to a good-natured employee who sparked up a conversation wi…
Rutherford, NJ
News
Zach Bryan Announces MetLife Stadium Show Amid Explosive Allegations From Ex-GF
Country music sensation and Grammy winner Zach Bryan has added a MetLife Stadium show to his 2025 tour, sharing the stage with Kings of Leon in East Rutherford for Summer 2025. The U.S. Navy veteran turned singer-songwriter took to social media on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to make the announcement, saying, “Always been a dream to play MetLife Stadium, so we’re doin’ it with Kings of Leon… New York City, we’re coming for ya." While fans eagerly await the upcoming show, Bryan’s announcement comes as he faces public scrutiny following a turbulent breakup with influencer Brianna LaPaglia, known…
Troy, NY
Lifestyle
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has had some tense moments when giving a "One Bite Pizza Review," but he faced what could have been one of his toughest reviews ever during a recent stop in the region. That's because he wasn't reviewing a restaurant or pizzeria. He was critiquing the pie from a family grieving the loss of a loved one to fulfill a Rensselaer County man's wish. Derek Murphy, of Troy, died in May at 23 years old after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The degenerative disorder slowly strips away the sufferer's strength and bodily contro…
New Haven, CT
News
New Haven Leads Way As CT Claims It's Home To Pizza Capital Of World
Keep walking, New York. Not a chance, Chicago. No way, Naples. Detroit? Don't think so. This is a New Haven pizza world. It may shock the rest of the world, but Connecticut has staked its claim as the most important pizza city on the planet. New signs on interstates welcoming drivers to The Constitution State say it plainly: "Welcome to Connecticut — Home of the Pizza Capital Of The World." “These new signs are not just markers on our highways, they are a reflection of what makes Connecticut special,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a release. “We want everyone entering our state to immediately …
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