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re: Dave Portnoy first pizza stop

Posted on 2/4/25 at 9:41 pm to
Posted by GynoSandberg
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 9:41 pm to
quote:

All the self proclaimed Nola area pizza experts and haven’t seen Gio’s ever mentioned on here.


The used premade frozen dough, the kind with the holes in the bottom It’s not mentioned for a reason

Portnoy has gone soft when reviewing places with proprietors that he likes.
Posted by Mr Roboto
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 9:49 pm to
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Gio’s getting that high a score is surprising.

The scoring system has recently changed. He won't go much lower than a 7 unless the pizza totally stinks. He talked about it in a recent video and said because he has gotten so big he doesn't want to ruin any businesses by going too low.
Posted by Kevin TheRant
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 9:57 pm to
quote:

The used premade frozen dough, the kind with the holes in the bottom It’s not mentioned for a reason


That’s bullshite. I go there for lunch some time and I’ve seen them make it a giant mixer. The holes are caused by the pans they use.
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 9:57 pm to
To be clear, this is frozen, premade dough?

Posted by uptowntiger84
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:01 pm to
Top 3 pizza joints are Zee's, Saint, and Pizza Delicious. IMO
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:05 pm to
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:09 pm to
It’s funny what a self loathing Metarian Lester is.
Posted by Mouth
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:10 pm to
quote:

The used premade frozen dough, the kind with the holes in the bottom It’s not mentioned for a reason

Portnoy has gone soft when reviewing places with proprietors that he likes.


I guess I watched a different video.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:13 pm to
Hard to tell from the pic.

Looked more like this when I went. Tasted like the old Pizza Hut thin crust. Or Italian Pie. Have you had Gio’s before?





quote:

I go there for lunch some time and I’ve seen them make it a giant mixer


Interesting. Well, it isn’t for me. To each their own
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:16 pm to
ahh. It's just a TD thing. No one can deny Nola has some of the best restaurants in the country but Metry has some gems too.
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:18 pm to
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Have you had Gio’s before?


been about 18 years, close to when I moved back down here.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:25 pm to
Portnoy gave Zee’s a 7.7




Gio’s 7.6




Feel like I’m in the twilight zone. Go try Gio’s again, t. Return with an honest assessment
This post was edited on 2/4/25 at 10:31 pm
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:28 pm to
that above pizza is a Metry pizza baw.

Imma wait for the crowd to die down and go in there, ask questions and get a pep pie and see what's up.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:31 pm to
I added a Zee

Was that a Supremo?
Posted by CWilken21
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:34 pm to
Yeah that’s a Supremo. It’s legit.
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:34 pm to
I got Zee’s square pie slices last night. They only sell them on Monday.

Damn, they were good!

Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:35 pm to
yep, legit, kinda more South Haven Zees esc
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:39 pm to
FTR, Portnoy Zee's rating was from their popup. I would bet it would be higher now if he went into the bnm.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 10:44 pm to
quote:

That’s bullshite. I go there for lunch some time and I’ve seen them make it a giant mixer. The holes are caused by the pans they use.


I just saw the OT thread where you said Gio’s is the best in NOLA Metro and better than Tower

Say you grew up in North Bridgedale and played at Miley without saying you grew up in North Bridgedale and played at Miley
Posted by Mr Roboto
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 2/4/25 at 11:08 pm to
quote:

Feel like I’m in the twilight zone. Go try Gio’s again, t. Return with an honest assessment

Again, the scoring system has changed. He scored Zee's when:

1. A harsher scoring system existed.

2. They were a food truck.
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