Barstool Pizza Review A Boon For MA Spot, Chowda Day: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

The Dave Portnoy business accelerator program is alive and well in Chelmsford.

Joanie's Pizza, which Portnoy reviewed positively and also called his favorite spot in Massachusetts, has been busy of late, with lines of up to two hours forming outside of the humble location.

Just before Christmas, Joanie's employees shared an Instagram post saying that, with the help of family, friends, and customers, they had been making "an absolutely insane amount of pizza."

"The last week has kicked our butts, but we feel incredibly fortunate," the post said.

Here's what was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• 2-Hour Lines At This MA Pizzeria After Dave Portnoy Review
• Chowda Day Back At Legal Sea Foods
• Peabody's Atomic Roasters Delivers 'Loud Pow' To Elevate Youth Project
• Salem's So Sweet Festival Returns Downtown For 2024
• Taste of the North Shore Returns For 20th Year In 2024