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Portnoy Gives 8.1 Score After Pizzeria's Bomb Scare Stunt
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 5 events from Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026, drawn from 3 sources.
“Saratoga PD did not think it was loving. They thought someone left a bomb at the front of my house,”
via dexerto.com
Background
Dave Portnoy has seen just about everything during his popular One Bite pizza reviews, from delivery drivers dressed in suits to restaurant owners breaking down in tears.
Joseph’s Pizza Parlor sits at 7947 Oxford Ave. in Philadelphia and has been a Fox Chase staple for years, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The timeline
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Package delivered to Portnoy's home by Joseph's Pizza Parlor staff
Joseph's Pizza Parlor staff reportedly dropped off a package at Dave Portnoy’s Saratoga Springs home in an attempt to get his attention.[1]
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Police respond to suspicious package
Saratoga Springs Police allegedly treated the package as a possible bomb threat and opened it.[1]
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Portnoy reviews Joseph's Pizza Parlor, gives 8.1 score
Portnoy reportedly gave Joseph's Pizza Parlor an 8.1 out of 10 after praising its sourdough crust.[1]
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Dexerto reported incident
Dexerto reportedly published an article detailing the bomb scare and Portnoy’s review.[1]
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Hoodline reported incident
Hoodline reportedly published an article covering the bomb scare and review.[3]
Frequently asked
What happened with the bomb scare?
A package left on Portnoy’s doorstep was treated as a bomb threat by police, but they found nothing.
Did the police find a bomb?
Police opened the package and found no threat.
What score did Portnoy give the pizzeria?
Portnoy gave Joseph's Pizza Parlor an 8.1 out of 10.
Why did the pizzeria send a package?
The pizzeria sent the package to get Portnoy’s attention for a review.
How many reviews did Portnoy complete that day?
Portnoy completed seven pizza reviews that day.
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Cite this timeline
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GenZHype. “Portnoy Gives 8.1 Score After Pizzeria's Bomb Scare Stunt.”
GenZHype, 1 November 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/portnoy-gives-8-1-score-after-pizzeria-s-bomb-scare-stunt/.