Illinois Pizzeria Explodes in Popularity Following Barstool Review

Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports has become just as famous for his One Bite Pizza Reviews as he has his sports takes. One Chicagoland pizzeria is seeing that first-hand.

Portnoy has been reviewing pizza for years in a delightfully casual way. He travels the country, every corner of the US, orders a plain cheese pizza, and stands outside the restaurant trying/reviewing the pizza (and trying not to burn his mouth in the process). The simple concept has led to hundreds of reviews of local hot-spots, popular chains, and even frozen pizza reviews gaining considerable traction on the internet.

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Pizza Di Farfalla is Another Success Story:

A tough critic to his credit, Portnoy traveled to New Lenox, IL to try Pizza Di Farfalla. He gave the pie a very solid 7.9/10 score, and remarked how the 90-minute drive from Chicago was absolutely worth it. That's high praise from Portnoy, especially considering that he's not a fan of Chicago-style pizza (criminal, frankly).

Pizza Di Farfalla has been reaping the rewards ever since the Barstool personality uploaded his review to YouTube. Per ABC 7 Chicago, owner Giovanni Oriente said that his shop has seen a surge in sales. Oriente quit his corporate job to open his dream pizzeria; the restaurant is even named after his late mother.

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In the review, Portnoy speaks to Oriente's wife about her pie. Portnoy remarked in the video that he was fearful the hour-and-a-half drive wouldn't be worth it, but called it "great Chicago pizza," comparing it to the best non-tavern style Chicago pizza he's had.

This goes to show the power of social media yet again, especially when it comes to restaurants and trying new eateries. Dave Portnoy has established another large brand on top of his existing one, and he does so with great entertainment and success at the forefront. Now, Pizza Di Farfalla in New Lenox can reap the rewards. Read more on ABC 7 Chicago's website.