Get into the Christmas spirit, barstools Dave Portnoy A $60,000 donation saved a pizza shop from closing.
Portnoy, 47, shared a Instagram video Monday, Dec. 23, which shows him visiting TinyBrickOven in Baltimore Before trying a slice of pizza, Portnoy learned from owner Will Fagg that the eatery planned to close in a few days because they were unable to obtain a liquor license.
"We can't get our liquor license here," Fagg said. "We're just not making any money, man. It's been crazy. The market opened up and everyone inside was allowed to sell alcohol and we were never allowed to sell alcohol."
"We've got to keep this place open," Portnoy said, turning to the camera. He asked Fagg how much he would need to stay open for a year and beyond Gifted $60,000 to business owner It happens.
President of Barstool Sports Association also said Rating his signature pizza — Giving TinyBrickOven a 7.9 — after trying “very good, thin, New York-kinda style” pizza. Portnoy promised that Fagg, who had planned to close on Christmas Day, would receive the money by then.
"People say it's a Christmas miracle," Fagg said later CBS News Wednesday, December 25.
Fagg revealed that ever since Portnoy's video went viral, there have been lines out the door at TinyBrickOven. People also showed their support by contributing to the store's fundraiser, which surpassed its goal of $50,000 by Tuesday, December 24.
"We've never had a crowd like this," Fagg continued. "It's an incredible feeling, I mean I've always had so much community support - it's overwhelming and I thank everyone so much."
Earlier this month, Portnoy visited several Maryland restaurants, including Frank's Pizza & Pasta and Pizza John's, according to The Baltimore Banner. Portnoy Filming of pizza reviews begins in 2013 and expanded reviews on its One Byte app and website
Portnoy hasn't made headlines recently for his philanthropic efforts over the years. In recent weeks, he has since drawn public attention Involved in drama Following her podcast cohost Brianna "Chickenfry" Lapagliadivided from Jack Bryan.
Dave Portnoy and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia's friendship has come a long way over the years. Portnoy, 47, founded Barstool Sports in 2003, but LaPaglia, 25, didn't join the team until much later. He started with Podcast Network in 2020 as an intern. The agency contacted him through social media after his videos (...)
After talking about the former couple - and Brian digs — Portnoy has officially announced his departure from the "BFFs" podcast.
"Things don't interest me at all," Portnoy said on the "Unwanted Show" podcast in November, a month after news of Bryan, 28, and LaPaglia's split broke. “They show me things when I go there. I didn't do any research, and I'm just ripping off 18-year-olds I don't know. I don't necessarily love doing it. It's a little different."
Lapaglia, 25, and Josh Richards will be Continue the podcastwhich Portnoy originally launched in 2020.
"It definitely accomplished what I wanted to do when we started it," continued Portnoy. “Josh and Bree will keep it going. It's super successful. But, yeah, it's time for me to try the next thing. I ran my course with it."
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