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Pizza Guru Portnoy Visits Watertown Pizzeria, Owners Wait 'With Bated Breath' For Review
A Middlesex County eatery got a visit from pizza connoisseur and el presidente of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy.
Pizza Roma, a Watertown pizzeria described by one Yelp reviewer as an "old-school local pizza joint," was visited by the illustrious one-bite pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy on either Tuesday, Aug. 23, or Wednesday, according to co-owner Christine Aufiero, who could not remember the exact date when she spoke to Daily Voice. ("The days all blend together," she said.)
Portnoy ordered a large, crispy, thin-crust cheese pizza, which Aufiero said came out well-done, with nice amounts of…
Historic 'Hidden Gem' Closes In Eastern Mass, But Not Before Locals Grab Final Meal
A "hidden gem" for steaks and seafood that occupied a historic Essex County farmhouse is no more.
Windward Grille, an American-style restaurant located at 109 Eastern Avenue in the town of Essex, closed permanently in July, according to Google and social media reports.
Its menu offered cranberry balsamic duck breast, char-grilled steak tips, baked stuffed scallops, lemon basil haddock, and much more, all served inside a farmhouse built in 1640.
The restaurant was renowned for its New England-style seafood, friendly service, and good value, reviews said.
"It's a great plac…