A year after a single pizza review changed everything, Frank’s Pizza & Pasta is taking a moment to reflect and say thank you. This week, the Baltimore staple shared an emotional post on social media, crediting Dave Portnoy and his “One Bite” pizza review for transforming the future of the family-owned restaurant.
“A year ago yesterday, our lives changed forever,” the post read. “One visit. One bite. One review. Frank’s legacy grew, and Baltimore was put on the map. Forever grateful.” The gratitude is directed at Portnoy, Barstool Sports, and the One Bite Pizza Fest, following what many now view as a defining moment for the longtime Belair Road pizzeria.
A year ago, Portnoy stopped by Frank’s Pizza & Pasta, located at 6620 Belair Rd. in Baltimore, as part of his nationally followed pizza review series. What followed was immediate and dramatic. After the video dropped, customers began lining up down the block before opening, eager to try what Portnoy had just rated among the best in the state…