Pizza is one of the most divisive foods out there. Ask 100 people to name their favorite pizza shop and you’ll likely get 100 different answers. Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, is a pizza lover. He’s made a name for himself in the food world with his internet show One Bite Pizza Reviews, where he travels around the country rating the pizza from various pizzerias. New Yorkers will get a chance to feast their fill of this dish at the upcoming Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Festival.
The popular pizza festival is back for a third consecutive year. This year’s One Bite Pizza Festival is taking place on Saturday, September 13, at Randall’s Island Park. While it may seem a ways away, tickets went on sale Friday, June 20, and you don’t want to miss out. As in past years, this foodie event is expected to sell out! Portnoy has once again partnered with live event production company Medium Rare to bring an unforgettable day filled with delicious eats!
The festival has two 3 ½ hour sessions: afternoon (1-4:30 PM) and evening (6-9:30 PM). For the one-price general admission ticket cost of $179.99, guests get all the pizza they can eat and a whole lot more! This is not just a New York City pizza festival. Over 40 pizzerias from around the country that Dave has visited and rated will be at the festival. While several are located in the city, there are also pizzerias from Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, New Jersey, and other states!
You won’t just find a regular plain pie here either. There will be Sicilian, Neapolitan, Grandma slices, and more. If you attended last year’s event, there are at least twenty new pizzerias this year.
In a press release shared with Guilty Eats, Portnoy notes, "One Bite Pizza Fest is back for year three - and this time, the recipe’s bigger, bolder, and tastier than ever, with even more legendary pizzerias in the mix! Over the past year, my team and I toured the country, devoured countless slices, and I handpicked 40+ of my all-time favorite spots to bring together in one epic, Pizza-filled day. Get ready for all-you-can-eat pizza, an irresistible Italian dessert village, awesome interactive brand experiences, and a whole lot more. One Bite, Everyone Knows The Rules!"
Pizza and soda are the perfect pairing. Pepsi is the official soft drink partner of the festival, and attendees will receive a complimentary Pepsi, Pepsi Zero Sugar, or Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry. A cash bar will be offering spirits, beer, and wine for those 21+ who prefer something a little stronger.
Make sure to leave room for dessert. The Italian Dessert Village will have sweet treats from NYC bakeries, including Sal & Jerry’s Bakery, the Lemon Ice King of Corona, Ferrara Bakery & Cafe, and The Espresso Guys.
There are several brand partners of the One Bite Pizza Festival including Ferraro Foods, Saputo, Marie’s Salad Dressing, High Noon, and Ninja that will offer samples, photo ops and more.
Lastly, there is a VIP and Chef’s Tasting ticket option for those willing to shell out a bit more cash. Regardless of which ticket you choose, be sure to get them sooner rather than later. This Pizza Festival looks like a deliciously fun time for any pizza lover!