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Miami pizzeria got a great review from Dave Portnoy – then things took a very dark turn
A Miami pizzeria got the Dave Portnoy stamp of approval before it started getting flooded with bad reviews after an impersonator delivered disgusting pies.
Roman’s Pizzeria was rated a 7.4 by the Barstool Sports founder in April 2022 – a feat that should have brought owner, Jesus Roman, heaps of positive reviews and new customers.
Instead, it only brought an impersonator who handed out flyers to Miami Springs hotels, leading tourists to order from what they believed to be a famous pie shop, only to be disappointed when undercooked pizzas showed up.
After years of mischief, Roman finally went to the police and Jose Marti-Alvarez, 55, of Miami Gardens, was arrested on an aggravated battery charge after he fled from ‘hotel staff in his vehicle and hit a staff member’ and for organized scheme to defraud, police said.
The food he delivered was often undercooked, incorrect, or fraudulently priced, damaging the reputation of the real Roman’s Pizzeria,’ Miami Springs Police Department said.
‘This fraud has been ongoing for several years, causing significant hardships for the actual Roman’s Pizzeria, including complaints to the Better Business Bureau, negative reviews, and upset customers.’
Roman, who has been in business for four decades, told Local 10 that sometimes angry customers would ‘show up upset’ and ask where their food was.
‘We have to explain to them that it’s not us,’ he told the outlet. ‘At least if you’re going to do something, do it right,’ he said of Marti-Alvarez.
Marti-Alvarez ‘distributed fake pizza flyers to hotel rooms’ on Northwest 36th Street near the Miami International Airport and oftentimes delivered ‘bad’ and ‘uncooked’ pizza, police and Roman said.
‘Sometimes they [were sent] in a box with a piece of raw dough,’ Roman said of Marti-Alvarez’s pies. ‘They just give it to them and by [the] time they realize it they’re gone anyway.’
On Monday, Marti-Alvarez faced Miami-Dade Judge Mindy Glazer, who ordered him to stay away from the Days Inn on 36th Street.
The 55-year-old’s lawyer is trying to dismiss the battery charge as his client claims he ‘left the area fast and didn’t think he had hit her with the car because he understood he wasn’t supposed to be passing out the pizza flyers at the hotel.’
However, she kept the charge and gave him a $5,000 bond. His bond for his other charge has yet to be set.
He is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
In April 2022, Portnoy reviewed Roman’s Pizzeria, giving it a high score of 7.4 and said the crust alone was a 7.8.
‘I actually think this looks pretty good,’ Portnoy said before taking his first bite.
‘I could see how this is New York pizza,’ he said after his bite. Roman, originally of Cuba, lived in Queens, New York, before moving to Miami Springs.
The controversial One Bite host said the crust was the ‘showstopper’ and liked that the pizza was ‘super fresh’ and ‘super light.’
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Beverly Hills Cop” star John Ashton has died. He was 76.
The actor passed away “peacefully” in Ft. Collins, Colo., on Thursday, Page Six confirms. TMZ reports he died after a battle with cancer.
“John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication and service,” his rep Alan Somers told us in a statement.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him,” the statement continued.
John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.”
Ashton is survived by his wife of 24 years, Robin Hoye.
He was the father of two children, Michelle Ashton and Michael Thomas Ashton, and three stepchildren. His grandson, Henry, “held a cherished place in his heart.”
He filmed over 200 movies during his 50 years in Hollywood and was well known for his role as Sergeant John Taggart in the 1984 movie “Beverly Hills Cop” with Eddie Murphy.
Ashton recently reprised his role in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” which was released on Netflix in July.
In June, he attended the film’s premiere at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Massachusetts native also starred in the 1988 film “Midnight Run” alongside Robert De Niro and in John Hughes’ 1987 comedy, “Some Kind of Wonderful.”
During a break from acting, he co-hosted the “Ashton and Davis Show” on ESPN Radio.
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Ozzie Virgil Sr, the first Dominican to ever play in the MLB, has died.
He was 92 years old.
Virgil Sr. began his nine-year career in 1956 with the Giants (then of New York), who remembered him on Sunday with a tribute on X.
He later spent time with the Tigers, Athletics, Orioles and Pirates before wrapping up his career back with the Giants in separate stints in 1966 and 1969.
The MLB wrote on its official X account that it was ‘deeply saddened’ to learn of his passing.
Our thoughts are with his son, two-time All-Star catcher Ozzie Virgil Jr., and the rest of the Virgil family,’ they wrote.
Virgil’s presence in the MLB opened the door for many other Dominican players to follow suit.
Today, Dominican players make up 9.83% of all MLB rosters according to World Population Review – the highest figure of any country other than the USA.
Virgil served as a utility player in the big leagues and had a career batting average of .231 with 14 home runs.
After he finished his playing career, he spent 19 years as a coach with the Giants, Expos, Padres and Mariners.
He was born in Monte Cristo, Dominican Republic on May 17, 1932.
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Travis Kelce is back to playing NFL games in 2024, and now that Taylor Swift is off from the Eras Tour for a couple of months, she has some time when she can once again come to cheer him on at Kansas City Chiefs games. She was there for the Week 1 win and attended the Week 2 victory. She wasn’t there for the Week 3 game in Atlanta.
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So the question is: will she be there for the Week 4 matchup on Sunday afternoon between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Chiefs? According to our handy Taylor Swift calendar, she appears to not have anything planned that day. Which means we might see her there!
Stay tuned and we’ll see if she’s there.
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