Pizzeria Baci owner shares emotional story during Dave Portnoy review

Dave Portnoy visited Pizzeria Baci in Montrose, New York, as part of his Hudson Valley pizza tour. During the visit, owner Chris Weisman shared a personal history of significant hardship, including surviving three heart attacks, a severe knee injury, and a period of financial instability where he relied on food stamps.

Weisman, who spent 35 years perfecting his craft after learning from a 94-year-old mentor, noted that pizza played a vital role in his recovery from depression. Portnoy awarded the pizzeria an 8 out of 10, praising the ultra-crispy crust made from a two-day fermented dough.