"Yet, according to Portnoy, at least 5,000 people attended the festival, despite the 'haters' who tried to 'destroy this event.' And judging by the storied pizzerias, including Frank Pepe, who chose to participate in the Fest, and the fact that so many people showed up in the rain for bites of pizza, it’s clear Portnoy’s influence in the pizza world remains strong." - Jaya Saxena
