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'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score 'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score
'You'll Never Have To Leave': Pizza Guru Portnoy Gives Mass. Pizzeria Solid Score It's all about personal preference, Dave Portnoy and the owner of a Quincy pizzeria waxed philosophically during one of the Barstool Sports CEO's latest "One Bite Pizza Reviews." Portnoy hit several pizzerias during his most recent, event-filled trip home to Massachusetts. His visit included taking the stage to sing "Revival" with the Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park and getting "lost at sea" (his words) off the coast of Nantucket and needing rescue by the Coast Guard.  Related: 'Capt'n Dave' Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast After Boating Mishap He also stopped at Bravo Pizzeria at 5…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Not My Vibe' Popular Pizza Guru Renders Verdict On 'Massachusetts Institution' 'Not My Vibe' Popular Pizza Guru Renders Verdict On 'Massachusetts Institution'
'Not My Vibe' Popular Pizza Guru Renders Verdict On 'Massachusetts Institution' Despite slingin’ pies for nearly eight decades, this “Massachusetts institution” didn’t quite impress self-proclaimed pizza expert Dave Portnoy. The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Essex County, at Tripoli Pizza & Bakery in Lawrence, for the latest edition of his “One Bite Pizza Reviews” YouTube series that was posted Tuesday, July 16. Founded by the Zappala family in 1924, the business started selling fresh bread and Italian pastries from its Common Street bakery. In 1944, they introduced their signature thin-crust pies on the coast at Salisbury Beach, which proved t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Dave Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast By Coast Guard: 'Almost Lost Captain Dave Today' Dave Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast By Coast Guard: 'Almost Lost Captain Dave Today'
Dave Portnoy Rescued Off Mass. Coast By Coast Guard: 'Almost Lost Captain Dave Today' President of Bar Stool sports and resident "one-bite" pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy nearly went the way of the Titanic after he said his boat was swept out to sea off the coast of Nantucket.  Portnoy, never one to miss out on a good fish story, regaled his fans in a video on X about how the Coast Guard had to rescue him after he untethered his boat before checking to see if it had any power first.  It didn't, which meant he had "no radio, no anchor, no nothing," he said. “Next thing you know, Captain Dave is lost at sea.” Portnoy said heavy winds pushed his yacht toward other boats…

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by Josh Lanier
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Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer
Swampscott Native, Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy Says He Beat Cancer Dave Portnoy, the Barstool Sports CEO who famously opens a bottle of champagne when one of his "enemies" falls, can pop a cork after announcing he beat cancer.  The Swampscott, Massachusetts, native, first revealed the diagnosis on an episode of Barstool's "The Dozens Trivia" game show as his team, The Zitis, was being announced.  “A lot of pressure. This is all that matters. We’ve been waiting for all season,” the 47-year-old said, sporting a large bandage on his neck. “I have cancer, by the way. No big deal.” Portnoy expounded on the announcement in a video about the diagn…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Garbage Face': Somerville Pizzeria Takes Parting Shot At Dave Portnoy Months After Viral Fight 'Garbage Face': Somerville Pizzeria Takes Parting Shot At Dave Portnoy Months After Viral Fight
'Garbage Face': Somerville Pizzeria Takes Parting Shot At Dave Portnoy Months After Viral Fight The saga continues.  The owner of Dragon Pizza hasn't forgiven Dave Portnoy for calling his pizzeria the "worst pizza in America" during a viral shouting match on the sidewalk outside of his Somerville restaurant last year. In fact, he thinks the Barstool Sports president is a "dumpster whore." Charlie Redd rekindled the public beef with Portnoy in an Instagram post last week that features a cutout of Portnoy in a dumpster with some of his teeth blacked out. He captioned the image "Right at home" and included the hashtags #garbageface, #checkyalater, and #dumpsterwhore. Drago…

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by Josh Lanier
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Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List'
Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy said a Weymouth pizzeria is a must-visit if only for the "vibes."  The Barstool Sports owner recently reviewed a pie from Denly Gardens Old World Pizza at 25 Lake Street. It's a spot he's been recommended multiple times but is just now getting around to it. After seeing inside the restaurant, he said he wished he'd gotten to it sooner.  Related: Dave Portnoy Says Chelmsford Pizzeria Is His New Standard "The inside of (Denly Gardens) is an instant point to 2 point — how old school, how bar — the fact they've been around 90 years," Portnoy said.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
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Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza
Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza The first pizza review of 2024 wasn't a fruitful one for Barstool Sports Owner Dave Portnoy. In fact, it went to the dogs — one in particular.  Pizza reviewer Portnoy stopped by Bardo's Pizza truck earlier this week to try what the restaurant called "the best damn bar pizza you've ever had." It's even written on the truck. Bardo's Pizza has a physical location in South Boston.  Dave kicks off 2024 with a guest Nacho who steals the show.  One Bite Pizza Reviews At first glance, Portnoy said he wasn't impressed. He said the pizza was too thick to be consider…

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by Josh Lanier
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Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day
Billerica Pizzeria Doesn't Live Up To Hype For Pizza Portnoy, But Another Restaurant Saves Day A Billerica staple didn't hit the spot for Dave Portnoy. The owner of Barstool Sports said he was annoyed and disappointed after he felt obligated to make the trip to the popular restaurant after receiving "hundreds" of comments, messages, and DMs.  That hype buried DiVito Brothers Italian Pizzeria, Portnoy said in his latest One Bite Pizza Review, even though he gave the 446 Boston Road restaurant a good score.  Related: Pizza Guru Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria "I already know it wasn't worth a trip coming back here," Portnoy said as he opened the pizza …

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by Josh Lanier
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Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order
Pizza Aficionado Portnoy Tries 60-Year-Old East Boston Pizzeria To Avoid Restraining Order Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza reviews can double a pizzeria's business with a good review or crush it with a bad one. So, it's not surprising that a lot of owners are willing to roll the dice to get their pies in Portnoy's hands. Others aren't.  But an East Boston pizzeria owner took it to the extreme, the Barstool Sports owner said in his review of DaCoopas Pizza at 474 Saratoga St.  Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Chelmsford Pizzeria His New 'Benchmark' "The guy in there aggressively getting me to come," Portnoy said before taking his first bite. "Not like a little bit. A lo…

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by Josh Lanier
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Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple
Pizza Guru Portnoy Nearly Misses Out On Stoughton Staple In his quest to "try them all until we've tried them all," Dave Portnoy recently reviewed a Stoughton staple set to close after nearly 70 years in business.  Portnoy visited Denneno's Pizza at 545 Pearl Street earlier this month. The beloved pizza restaurant will close its doors on Dec. 31, ending a 68-year run. But he almost left empty-handed if not for the kindness of a Canton woman who gave him one of her pies so he could try it for himself.  Dave Portnoy goes to Denneno's Pizza, a 68-year-old Stoughton pizzeria, before its doors forever on December 31st, and meets the nic…

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by Josh Lanier
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Own Piece Of History With 74-Year-Old, $35M Nantucket Compound; Private Beach Included Own Piece Of History With 74-Year-Old, $35M Nantucket Compound; Private Beach Included
Own Piece Of History With 74-Year-Old, $35M Nantucket Compound; Private Beach Included A waterfront estate along Nantucket Harbor has taken the crown as the most expensive public listing on the island after Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy bought his compound in September for $42 million. Aptly named “Longevity,” the 1.25-acre property at 52 Monomoy Rd. was built in 1949 and is listed by Lee Real Estate at $35 million. The house was built in 1949 and has been in the same family ever since, according to the listing. Lee Real Estate It features 10 bedrooms, nine bathrooms, two garages with living quarters above, a boat house, and 6,875 square feet of living space.  …

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by Khier Casino
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'This Is Spectacular': Pizza Aficiando Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria 'This Is Spectacular': Pizza Aficiando Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria
'This Is Spectacular': Pizza Aficiando Portnoy Raves About Chelmsford Pizzeria This one slice of pizza made Dave Portnoy's month. The Barstool Sports owner and one bite pizza reviewer said he built his recent trip back to Massachusetts around visiting this Chelmsford pizzeria, and it did not disappoint.  That pizzeria is Joanie's Pizza at 83 Parkhurst Road, which he rated an 8.4, one of his highest scores in recent reviews of Bay State restaurants.  Related: Pizza Guru Portnoy Gets Nostalgic Reviewing Chelsea Pizzeria "This is not good, not great, it's spectacular," he said. "... This made the whole trip. I don't care what happens the rest of the …

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by Josh Lanier
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'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview 'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview
'Everything He Says Is A Lie': Portnoy Stokes Fued With Somerville Pizza Owner In New Interview Barstool Sports President and part-time pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy called out the owner of Dragon Pizza a week after the two had a shouting match in front of the Somerville pizzeria.  In a new interview on "The Kirk Minihane Show," Portnoy said owner Charlie Redd misrepresented what happened that day in front of the 233 Elm Street pizzeria. The "One Bite Pizza Review" host blamed Redd for causing their now-viral screaming match and said he should accept the repercussions.  "You inserted yourself into this pizza review that was not a hostile review," Portnoy said. "I hated the pizza. ... I…

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by Josh Lanier
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Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review
Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out — Again — After Viscious Portnoy Review There's no such thing as bad publicity. The owner of the Somerville pizza shop dubbed "the worst pizza place in America" by Dave Portnoy says business is booming. Dragon Pizza posted on Facebook that they had to close on Tuesday, Sept. 5, because they were sold out of pizzas and needed time to restock and prepare for the next rush. In fact, the 233 Elm Street pizzeria has sold out nearly every day since the one bite heard around the world last week and had standing lines stretching outside the Davis Square building. Another Day ! SOLD OUT , thank you so much keep supporting us! Sorry …

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by Josh Lanier
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Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk
Portnoy Gets In Shouting Match With 'Worst Pizza Place In America' Owner On Mass Sidewalk "Get the f*** out of the front of my business," yelled a Middlesex County business owner to internet pizza connoisseur and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.  Dragon Pizza, located at 233 Elm Street in Somerville's Davis Square, was the scene of a dramatic stand-off between popular pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy and the eatery's owner (who Portnoy called a "f**** crazy ass left-wing liberal"). Somerville's 'Worst Pizza In America' Sells Out After Viscious Portnoy Review Before the drama, Portnoy picked up a large cheese pizza and explained to the camera that the pizza may not be as …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Business
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up?
Pizza Pundit Dave Portnoy Ranks Watertown, Belmont Pizzerias; How Did They Stack Up? Massachusetts native and pizza guru Dave Portnoy has been eating his way through The Bay State recently with his famed "One Bite Pizza" Reviews. The state has provided the only perfect 10 from the irascible reviewer, so are these two new beloved additions to his pantheon of pie, or did they flop like a greasy slice?  Related: Dave Portnoy Calls Somerville Pizzeria "Worst In America" Pizza Roma in Watertown Portnoy sent Watertown social media groups ablaze after he was spotted filming outside Pizza Roma in Watertown. Co-owner Christine Aufiero told Daily Voice last week that she was waitin…

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by Josh Lanier
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Twitter Blues: Mass Celebs Lose Verification Checkmarks — Well, Most Of Them Twitter Blues: Mass Celebs Lose Verification Checkmarks — Well, Most Of Them
Twitter Blues: Mass Celebs Lose Verification Checkmarks — Well, Most Of Them As promised, Elon Musk purged celebrities of their legacy blue check marks from Twitter, leaving notables and politicians unwilling to shell out $8 a month to mingle with the rest of the hoi polloi.  Instead of ponying up, many of the country's most famous — many from Massachusetts — decided to forego another subscription fee and lose their vaunted verified status.  Most of them that is.  Widespread verification will democratize journalism & empower the voice of the people — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2022 Of the 20 most searched Massachusetts-born celebrities — according t…

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by Josh Lanier
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Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza
Dave Portnoy Plugs Massachusetts Roast Beef Sandwich But Slams Its Pizza Dave Portnoy hasn't been loving the North Shore pizza, but says the roast beef at one local restaurant is well-worth a trip to the area. Several bites into the big beef sandwich from Alexs Roast Beef & Seafood in Topsfield, the Barstool Sports CEO looks into the camera and says:  "9.9. It's so f—ing good. It's the best food on the planet." Portnoy went on to his usual One-Bite pizza review, giving the Greek-style pizza from Alexs a 5.9. Yikes. "I could close my eyes be on a different pizza and if you fed me these pizza i'd be like you're on the North Shore," the CEO said. "N…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta
Barstool's Dave Portnoy Rates Greater Boston Area Pizzeria...Sorta Dave Portnoy seemed to be more excited about a Boston-area pub and his own hair than the restaurant he was actually reviewing. The Barstool Sports CEO stopped by Max and Leo's in Newton and spent more time asking if his hair made him "look like a lesbian, not that there's anything wrong with that."  Portnoy also made comments about the legendary Buff's Pub down the street. Aside from these shenanigans, Portnoy did say the pie from Max and Leo's had good undercarriage, and ultimately gave it a 7.6. Portnoy noted the pizzeria, including Stella's, had strong pies, and ultimatel…

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by Cecilia Levine