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Dave Portnoy pizza review impact expands

Overview

In mid‑June 2026, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy released his memoir *Cancel Me If You Can* and promoted it with a book signing at Bookends in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Earlier that month, an unannounced stop at Famiglia Pizzeria Modern Italian Kitchen in Parsippany sparked a rapid surge of customers after he posted about sampling the shop’s zeppoles. He continued the New Jersey push with a One‑Bite review of Third Proof Pizzeria in Montville (8.2) and later, on July 24, gave Best of Everything in Ridgewood a 7.9, likening its “cracker crust” to classic shore‑pizza. In early August, Portnoy visited Vincent’s Pizza in Hamilton Township, praising its Brooklyn‑style slice, and awarded Classico Tomato Pies in West Windsor an 8.1 for its “very thin, very good” crust, drawing attention to the Mercer County pizza scene. Portnoy’s Massachusetts tour in the first half of 2026 produced ten One‑Bite scores ranging from 6.3 to 8.1 at Fowler House Cafe in Quincy. In July, he reviewed five additional Massachusetts establishments—Sugar’s Hot Pizza, Cibo Matto Cafe, Towne Tavern, Rehoboth Baking Co., and Pizza Project—bringing his state total to 15. Pizza Project in Brighton earned an 8.2, his highest rating in the state for 2026. By late August, Portnoy’s summer Massachusetts reviews totaled nine locations with scores between 6.8 and 8.2. Pizza Project maintained its status as his highest-rated 2026 Massachusetts spot with an 8.2 for its artisan cheese pie. Rehoboth Baking Co. received a 7.7 for its sourdough-based bakery-style pizza, which led to a 20% increase in business. In Columbus, Ohio, three shops—Sexton’s Pizza, Emelio’s Pizza, and Artisan Pizza Cafe—tied for a high rating of 8.1.

Entities

Barstool Sports · Dave Portnoy · Pizza Project · Vincent's Pizza (Hamilton, New Jersey) · Classico Tomato Pies (West Windsor, New Jersey)

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dave Portnoy releases high pizza review scores for Columbus and Massachusetts

    Dave Portnoy’s ‘One Bite Pizza Reviews’ recently highlighted top-rated pizzerias in Columbus, Ohio, and Massachusetts, including high scores for Sexton’s Pizza and Brighton’s Pizza Project.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Dave Portnoy reviews five Massachusetts pizza establishments

    Dave Portnoy reviewed five Massachusetts pizza spots in July 2026, with Brighton-based Pizza Project earning his highest rating of the year at 8.2 out of 10.

  3. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Dave Portnoy reviews New Jersey pizzerias, boosting local spots

    Dave Portnoy visited Vincent's Pizza in Hamilton and rated Classico Tomato Pies in West Windsor, giving the latter an 8.1, spotlighting New Jersey’s local pizza scene.

  4. 27 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dave Portnoy reviews Milano’s House of Pizza in Nashua, New Hampshire

    Dave Portnoy gave Milano’s House of Pizza in Nashua a 7.4 rating, calling it a solid New York‑style slice during his July review.

  5. about 1 month ago

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    Dave Portnoy gives Ridgewood deli pizza a 7.9 One‑Bite rating

    Dave Portnoy rated Best of Everything’s Ridgewood, NJ pizza 7.9 on One Bite, highlighting its cracker crust and bar‑style feel.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dave Portnoy's Top 13 Minnesota Pizza Shops

    Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports released his One Bite ranking of the 13 best pizza shops in Minnesota, ordered from lowest to highest rating.

  7. about 2 months ago

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    Dave Portnoy rates Massachusetts and New Jersey pizzerias in 2026 reviews

    Dave Portnoy gave 2026 pizza scores ranging up to 8.1 in Massachusetts and an 8.2 rating to Third Proof Pizzeria in New Jersey.

  8. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dave Portnoy's memoir launch and surprise pizza visit boost New Jersey eateries

    Dave Portnoy promoted his memoir in Ridgewood and sparked a surge in customers after a surprise visit to a Parsippany pizzeria, highlighting his influence on New Jersey eateries.

Sources

614now.com · 92moose.fm · allblogthings.com · boston.com · format.com · foxsportsradionewjersey.com · gfaloe.tech · infillion.com · krocnews.com · kxrb.com · nj1015.com · parsippanyfocus.com · sasknow.com · wjbq.com · wpst.com · zazzle.es

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