Portnoy uploaded his first review of a Baltimore pizzeria on Monday.
In the video, Portnoy said the business should receive the money before Christmas.
Its A Wonderful Life is my favorite movie ever made.
Frank Capra couldnt have written a better script if he tried.
But heres the thing- Capras magic isnt just confined to the black-and-white glow of an old movie screen.
To no fault of their own as Dave pointed out-
Very good.
Thin, New York-kind of style.
I really like it.
… Theres no way this place should be going out of business.
None, Portnoy said in his online review.
The sign wasnt some cheesy (pun intended) marketing gimmick or a plug for the latest special.
It was about paying it forward, urging customers to help those less fortunate.
Intrigued, Dave started asking questions.
The owner, Will, explained.
Business had been rough.
The restaurant was set to close at the end of the year.
And just like that, Dave did what Dave does: he flipped the script.
He bailed the guy out.
To the tune of $60,000.
Thats not a typo.
Sixty grand to cover (I assume) the liquor license, rent, and then some.
And it seems like it couldnt have happened to a better person.
Will the owner comes across like one of the nicest, jolliest, fellows youd find anywhere.
True salt of the earth, good people.
This was a Christmas miracle, delivered not by Clarence, but by the King of the One-Bite Review.
If that doesnt feel like a Hallmark movie twist, I dont know what does.
A Jewish guy saving Christmas for a pizza shop owner?
Mazel tov, indeed.
InIts a Wonderful Life, George Bailey realizes hes not as alone as he thinks.
That every kind act, every person hes touched, ripples out in ways he never imagined.
Daves act of kindness wasnt just about saving a business.
It was about reminding all of us that theres power in showing up for each other.
This is why Im so proud to work for this company.
Inside the rough exterior, and nonchalant about basically everything attitude, Dave is a big softie.
Hes like the Grinch after his heart grew 3 sizes.
Everybody who works for this company, and who supports it, should feel proud.
This is the kind of stuff that matters.
And no pizza shop is doomed when Portnoy shows up.
P.s.- if youre interested in helping Will and Tiny Brick Oven Pizzeria out, heres their donation page.
What a wild school that was.
Those parties were bonkers.
But these city government officials have zero clue the damage their laziness and bureaucracy cause to everyday people.
The time and cost of a liquor license utility process is crippling to some mom and pop businesses.
- what a wild turn of events for Will.
One day hes contemplating what hes going to do after he closes shop.
The next day he has Bill freaking Ackman soliciting the Maryland Governor and fundraising for him online.
