It’s official: Anthony Fantano’s music reviews have officially gone from the web to the real world. In a bizarre twist of fate, a small, local pizza restaurant that had been in business for over 20 years has gone out of business not long after Fantano gave the eatery a one-star Yelp review.
The restaurant, known to locals as the “Tastiest Place in Town”, had been a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, but all of that changed when Fantano posted his review. “The pizza was over-priced and lackluster,” he wrote. “The crust was too thin and the toppings were nothing special. I’d give it a half-star if I could.“
The review didn’t take long to spread, and soon the restaurant was flooded with negative reviews. “The pizza is terrible,” wrote one Yelp user. “The crust is too thin and the toppings are nothing special. I’ll never go back.”
The restaurant owners tried desperately to save their business, but it was too late. Unable to turn things around, they were forced to close their doors for good.
The incident has sparked a heated discussion in the town, with some praising Fantano for his honest review and others condemning him for putting a small business out of business. “It’s one thing to give an honest review,” said one local, “but it’s another thing to single-handedly put a business out of business. That’s not cool.“
Whatever your opinion on the matter, one thing is for sure: Anthony Fantano’s reviews now have the power to make or break a business. So beware, all restaurant owners: Anthony Fantano may have the power to make or break your business with a single review.