A struggling pizza shop in Baltimore, Maryland, received a big surprise from Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, just in time for Christmas.
Tiny Brick Oven will be able to remain open after Portnoy agreed to donate $60,000 to the business, Fox 45 reported. reported on tuesday.
The store was scheduled to close permanently on Christmas Day, but operations manager Will Fagg asked fans one last time for help in a video. Posted December 1st.
“Thank you for everything. This is Will signing out of the Tiny Brick Oven,” he said:
Please visit www.tinybrickoven.com/support to avoid having to close it permanently.
Posted by will fag ren Sunday, December 1, 2024
video footage show Portnoy was excited to meet Fagg. Fagg said businesses are closing because “our politicians gave liquor licenses to this market, but they won't give us a license.” did.
Portnoy sampled the restaurant's reheated pizza and said, “It was delicious,” adding, “There's no way this place is going to go under. There's no way this place is going to go under.” He then looked at how much money he would need to stay in business and agreed to give Fagg $60,000.
“Oh my god, man. This is unbelievable. I'm going to cry, I'm going to cry,” Fagg told Portnoy, adding that his neighbors are anxious for his store to stay open.
Tiny Brick Oven also has Pay It Forward program According to the GoFundMe page, it's to help people in need.
“Whether it's a struggling family, a hardworking nurse, or a neighbor facing difficult circumstances, your donation delivers more than a meal. It brings hope, warmth, and the spirit of the season. We deliver,” the page says.
“Every contribution allows us to share the magic of the holidays in the most tangible way: a simple yet heartfelt act of kindness. It's about more than pizza, and no one is forgotten.” “It's a reminder that everyone has the right to moments of joy.”
Fox 45 reported that Portnoy gave the reheated pizza a 7.9 score because it looked so good.
