Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot' Portnoy’s 9.2 Score Sends NYC Slice Joint Into Full Meltdown: 'You Ruined My Spot'
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…
Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Vinnie's Mootz In Lyndhurst Portnoy Gives Rare Rating During Surprise Visit To Vinnie's Mootz In Lyndhurst
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 Pizza Shop’s Bold Video Lures Dave Portnoy: Here’s What He Scored It Clifton Pizza Shop’s Bold Video Lures Dave Portnoy: Here’s What He Scored It
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 …
Iconic Hamilton Pizzeria DeLorenzo's Reopens With Fiery Message For Haters After Tax Seizure Iconic Hamilton Pizzeria DeLorenzo's Reopens With Fiery Message For Haters After Tax Seizure
Iconic Hamilton Pizzeria DeLorenzo's Reopens With Fiery Message For Haters After Tax Seizure An iconic New Jersey pizzeria is back in business—and it's serving up a side of sass with its slices. DeLorenzo’s Pizza in Hamilton, which was temporarily shuttered in March for allegedly failing to pay state taxes, has reopened—and the owners shared a fiery message for critics. “All you haters and know-it-alls out there: If you don’t like my pizza or if you don’t like me, go somewhere else to eat,” reads a message shared to Facebook on Sunday, May 4. It wasn't immediately clear who wrote it, however, the shop is owned by Rick De Lorenzo, Jr. The post continued with a no-holds-barred rant:…
New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans
New Spanky’s Pizza & Subs Opens In Leesburg Across From Spanky’s Shenanigans There’s a new pizza shop in town — but the name behind it is a familiar one. Spanky’s Pizza & Subs has officially opened in Leesburg, as store owner Azmi Zarou continues to expand the family brand in the community. The new eatery is located across the street from Spanky's Shenanigans in the Leesburg Plaza shopping center, which is also owned by Zarou. According to the owner, he was approached about taking over the space — formerly known as Rocco’s NY Pizza & Subs — where he was one of the owners before having to sell during the pandemic. Town of Leesburg His father, Ramzi Z…
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown 2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown
2 New Family-Owned Restaurants Open In Yorktown Hungry? Then it may be a good time to check out two new family-owned eateries that just opened in and near a revitalized shopping center in Northern Westchester. Don Pablo Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Tequila as well as El Macho Pizzeria & Pasta have officially opened their doors at and nearby the Yorktown Green Shopping Center on Downing Drive, offering locals new destinations for food and fun.  Don Pablo, which is now open seven days a week at the shopping center, boasts a menu full of Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, fajitas, and more served wi…
Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her
Legendary Italian Actress Forces Brooklyn Square Pizzeria To Change Name Of Pie Named After Her Most people would be honored to have a pizza named after them. But most people aren't Sophia Loren. The legendary Italian actress' legal team sent a letter to Brooklyn Square Pizza, which has locations in Jackson, Manalapan and Toms River, ordering them to change the name of their "Sophia Loren Pizza," which has fresh mozzarella, fresh slices tomatoes, and fresh garlic on a round sesame seed crust pie The letter, from an attorney representing the Oscar winning actress, claims she owns the trademarks to her name, including for services providing food and drink. View this…
Post Malone Surprises Fans At Lititz Pizza Shop Post Malone Surprises Fans At Lititz Pizza Shop
Post Malone Surprises Fans At Lititz Pizza Shop A Grammy-nominated superstar shocked fans at a small pizza shop in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday evening, April 2. Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone, made a surprise stop at Lititz Pizza Company in Warwick Township, where he posed for photos with staff and patrons, the shop’s owner said. Here is another picture of Post Malone, with Emma. Posted by Lititz Pizza Company on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Post Malone, At Lititz pizza company, here with a member of our team. WHAT A NICE GUY !!! Posted by Lititz Pizza Company on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 …
Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More
Giant Food Opens New Bowie Store With Ledo Pizza, Sushi, Starbucks — And A Whole Lot More It’s official: Bowie has a brand-new way to stock the fridge and grab a slice — all under one roof. Giant Food cut the ribbon Friday morning, March 28, on its sparkling new store at South Lake Marketplace in Bowie, drawing a crowd of shoppers, dignitaries, and pizza fans ready to see what’s on the shelves (and in the oven). Located at 810 Fairmont Drive, the state-of-the-art supermarket comes packed with perks, including a full-service pharmacy, expanded organic and local produce offerings, and — for the pizza purists — the 50th in-store Ledo Pizza location. Contributed via Giant Ye…
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Fresh, Vibrant' Spring Special Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Fresh, Vibrant' Spring Special
Iconic Pizza Franchise With Yonkers Location Announces 'Fresh, Vibrant' Spring Special Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the legendary Connecticut-based pizza institution with a Westchester locale, is marking its 100th anniversary with a fresh new menu item.  Pepe’s, known coast-to-coast as “Pepe’s Pizza,” launched its spring special, "The Caprese," on Tuesday, March 25, as part of its year-long centennial celebration.  According to the chain, The Caprese is topped with a creamy nut-free pesto sauce, fresh and whole milk mozzarella, roasted marinated cherry tomatoes, garlic, Pecorino Romano, and a rich imported olive oil blend. It’s available now through June 1 a…
Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
Schenectady Pizzeria Closing After 5 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A cozy slice of the Schenectady food scene is preparing to say goodbye—for now. Annabel’s Pizza Co., located at 108 State Street, will serve its final dinner on Monday, March 31, after five years of slinging creative, crave-worthy pies. The heartfelt announcement came via the restaurant’s Facebook page, where the team thanked customers for their support and loyalty over the years. “After five years, we have made the difficult decision to close our location,” the post reads. “We will be opening a new location in the near future, but until then any loyal customers can use their points at our…
'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At Jackson Pizzeria 'Straight Outta Goodfellas:' Portnoy Feels Like He's In Mob Movie At Jackson Pizzeria
'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…