Dave Portnoy Gives High Score in Latest Massachusetts Pizza Review

Hate him or love him, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has become a big name in not just Massachusetts but in national pop culture.

What started as a humorous sports culture publication (old-school, printed on paper) has evolved into a pop culture powerhouse covering the worlds of music, movies, news, and, of course, sports.

As worldwide as Barstool has become, its roots are right here in Massachusetts. Portnoy, a Swampscott native, started the company in Milton back in 2003. In its early years, the now all digital media company was Boston sports-centric but has since expanded to a global brand.

The company's front man has certainly always marched to the beat of his own drum, refusing to compromise on the way he runs his business, which has made him a hero to many and an enemy to others.

Portnoy's pizza reviews have become an important, if not the most important part of his brand.  In all of his travels, the company owner makes it a point to stop at as many local pizza places as possible and then film a live review on the street. Known by its catchphrase, "One Bite, Everyone Knows the Rules," the reviews are a viral sensation.

Dave Portnoy Gives High Score in Latest Massachusetts Pizza Review

In his latest review, Dave visited Auntie Dot's Pizza in Worcester, Massachusetts. Portnoy was generally positive about the pizza, noting that it had a classic New England-style appearance, a tray style pizza, with a crisp crust and good overall flavor. He said he loved the balance of the sauce, cheese, and crust, and said it was the kind of pizza many people would enjoy regularly rather than a "fancier" artisan pie.

The only thing Dave loved more than the pizza was the family that owner the business, who opened their doors more than 50 years ago.