Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a pizza enthusiast from Swampscott, Massachusetts, has made his One Bite Pizza Reviews series a staple of online food content. Since 2013, Portnoy has traveled across the country to sample pizza, and sometimes, he’s joined by Massachusetts celebrities. Here are the notable Bay State stars who’ve appeared on his show:
1. Bill Burr
Rating: 7.2
Bill Burr, the Canton-born comedian known for his sharp sarcasm, joined Portnoy to review Neapolitan Express in New York. Burr’s humorous and no-nonsense commentary was paired with Portnoy’s signature pizza grading. Burr’s boldness was reflected in the fun and lighthearted review of this Neapolitan-style pizza.
2. John Cena
Rating: Cena – 9.8, Portnoy – 6.8
Newbury’s own WWE legend and actor John Cena appeared on the show to review Bricco in Boston. Cena’s larger-than-life presence (his massive hands made the pizza look tiny) earned the pizzeria a near-perfect score of 9.8. Portnoy, on the other hand, wasn’t quite as generous, giving it a 6.8.
3. Robert Kraft
Rating: 5
Brookline’s own Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, reviewed Snacks Pizzas at the Bellagio in Las Vegas with Portnoy. Kraft brought along a Super Bowl ring to explain why he gave the pizza a score of 5, referencing the Patriots’ five championships at the time. A true sports fan moment!
4. Julian Edelman
First Review: Santarpio’s Pizza (Boston)
Second Review: City Pizza (New York City)
The former Patriots wide receiver, Julian Edelman, made two appearances on One Bite Pizza Reviews. The first review was in 2017, where Edelman joined Portnoy to review Santarpio’s Pizza in Boston, a local favorite. A few years later, Edelman joined again, this time to review New York City’s City Pizza.
5. Dana White
Rating: 7 (Portnoy gave a 6.3)
The UFC president, Dana White, got his start in Boston before becoming a major figure in mixed martial arts. White joined Portnoy to review Little Italy Pizzeria in New York. While White gave the pizzeria a respectable 7, Portnoy felt the rating was a bit high, scoring it a 6.3.
6. Jeff Ross
Rating: Not available on YouTube
The comedian and roast master general, Jeff Ross, a Boston University graduate, reviewed Majestic Pizza with Portnoy. Although the review isn’t available on YouTube, it can be found on the One Bite Pizza Review website. Portnoy gave Majestic Pizza a 7.1.
7. Dr. Oz
Rating: 8.1
Dr. Mehmet Cengiz Oz, the television personality and Harvard graduate, joined Portnoy to review Francesco’s Pizzeria. The two gave the plain cheese pizza a solid 8.1, showcasing that even TV doctors can appreciate a good slice.
These celebrity appearances, with their unique personalities and ratings, have added even more flair to Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Reviews, cementing them as a go-to series for pizza lovers and fans alike.
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