Owner reacts after Barstool Sports Pres. Portnoy gives $60,000 to keep Baltimore pizza shop open

Dave Portnoy, known as El Presidente of Barstool Sports, made a surprise visit to Tiny Brick Oven Pizza in Federal Hill last week, bringing much-needed attention to the struggling pizzeria. Owner Will Fagg expressed his excitement and gratitude, noting that Portnoy's review, which praised their pizza, has garnered significant online engagement. The visit coincided with the pizzeria's announcement of its impending closure due to financial struggles and challenges in obtaining a liquor license. The unexpected publicity has provided a glimmer of hope for the small business during tough economic times.

[WillS-plwg]

So happy for this shop.He’s gonna be a busy boy.This shop owner gave a homeless woman a job.Great story all around!!

[cxproductions]

Dave is an amazing man! Shout out El Presidente.

[ELPRESADORSDIP]

“Joined by Will Fag the CFO, The Chief Pizza officer…”
8 seconds in I have so many questions

[wallyirallac]

Will, you are not crazy at all. What you are is a regular dude who got blessed for your hard work.

[kyingriffith]

Bro tried so hard w the CFO joke and still fucked it 😂

[DaCanuck]

The pizza boli add during this is priceless.

[ledhed]

You gotta pay to play. I know first hand of someone who was not granted a liquor license because they refused to pay off a Baltimore city inspector! I wonder if this is not an isolated incident 🤔. No, there’s no way Baltimore officials are corrupt.

[A_Balanced_Breakfast]

Seemed like a super good guy in the One Bite Pizza Reviews video, but damn, what an unfortunate last name lmao.

[mazzith]

Time to vote out the politicans who keep these archaic liquor licenses laws.

[paulreese]

TJ is part of a fantastic team @ WBAL! I would encourage everyone to check their lineup out!!!

[mazeman]

If you actually know something about his reviews, Dave ALWAYS gets a cheese pizza, so there's no choice in the matter.

[Wildest_Wahoo]

They’re advertising another pizza place on the tvs in the background. 😂

[papitosabe]

Good lord, thos radio host sure lowkeyoved repeating this owners first and LAST name. Gets to say it out loud publicly without getting cancelled

[JeffChapa]

I bet he goes by Will. Mostly, instead of full first last name introduction

[joebuck]

You don’t need a liquor license just focus on your pizza, I don’t order pizza because I want a beer

[rickywienert]

Getting a 7.9 from dave is rare it must be good

[SS-trru]

A pizza place shouldn’t need to sell liquor

[winstonian]

Why does the city not issue new liquor licenses?

[patroesner]

Dam. What a story. You all need to watch the clip.

[truthinc.]

...you're a nice guy, be happy with the 7.9. he probably juiced the score a little bit for ya. that's actually a great score.