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Published on September 01, 2023
The Battle Over a Pizza Review: Dragon Pizza Owner Confronts Dave Portnoy in Heated Exchange in Somerville Near BostonGoogle Maps

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has built a reputation for his pizza reviews. Known for their entertainment value and guest appearances, what was meant to be a routine review took an unexpected turn during his visit to Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts. Portnoy found himself in a heated exchange with the pizzeria's owner. Watch below:

 

 

Since relocating to New York City in 2017, Portnoy has been on a culinary journey, visiting various pizzerias, and sharing video reviews of their experiences daily. His "One Bite" brand, born from the success of these video reviews, has expanded to include an app and frozen pizza products. While reviews often feature celebrity guests and enjoyable moments, the encounter at Dragon Pizza quickly changed the tone.

During the review, the owner of Dragon Pizza approached Portnoy in the middle of his critique, directing his frustration at the Barstool founder. The situation escalated into a heated verbal altercation, with the pizza shop owner accusing Portnoy of negatively impacting small businesses by passing judgment based on just one bite of their products.

The situation appeared to worsen when the owner threatened to involve the police, emphasizing that Portnoy's review happened on the sidewalk outside the store.

Portnoy gave Dragon Pizza a score of 6.4, criticizing the pizza's overly floppy texture and parmesan flavor. The altercation quickly spread across the internet, generating significant attention across social media, with some wondering if the pizza reviewer or the pizza owner had crossed a line.

In a response to the incident, Dave Portnoy wrote on Barstool that the owner of Dragon Pizza had been posting updates on social media, claiming he "dominated" and "put Portnoy in his place." He also pointed out that he has been an ardent supporter of small businesses (Raising $50M during Covid-19), aiding them through various initiatives.

Since the viral video has hit the internet, Dragon Pizza has been getting brigaded by negative reviews.

Regardless of whose side you are on Dom of the Year.

 

(Yelp - Dragon Pizza)