Ann Michael Maye, viral TikTok baker and wife of Patriots QB Drake Maye, joined Dave Portnoy for a One Bite pizza review in Needham, blending football, food, and viral fun earlier this week. Ann stepped into the spotlight alongside Barstool Sports founder and pizza critic Dave Portnoy for one of his signature One Bite reviews.
Portnoy Reviews Pizza With Wife Of Drake Maye
The duo visited Gianni’s Deli and Pizza in Needham, Massachusetts, where Portnoy, as usual, purchased a pie incognito and the pair took their first bites outside the shop, sharing candid reactions with viewers. Portnoy, never shy with his critiques, awarded the pizza a respectable 7.7 on his scale, noting it was a bit messy but still enjoyable
Maye, bringing her own discerning palate from her culinary content, gave it a slightly higher score of 8.1, praising its classic flavor and texture.
The segment was more than a typical pizza review. For Maye, who has built a devoted audience through her Bakemas baking series and cozy kitchen videos on TikTok, this appearance marked another chapter in her transition from social media personality to broader media presence. Her easygoing charm and genuine reactions played off Portnoy’s brash reviewing style in a way that felt authentic and fun, resonating with both Patriots Nation and food lovers alike.
𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Drake Maye's wife Ann Michael did a pizza review with Dave Portnoy in New England.
The Queen of the North 😭😭pic.twitter.com/cpWIlViXQX
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 9, 2026
Between bites, Maye shared lighthearted tidbits—such as her husband’s Christmas gift of saunas for his offensive linemen and her prediction of a Patriots win over the Chargers—adding personal warmth to the content and showing why she’s quickly becoming a beloved local personality.
Gianni’s owner, surprised and grateful for the attention, even invited them back inside, offering drinks and a plate of her famed chicken parm for Portnoy to demolish on camera.
This pizza review underscores more than one trending narrative. Ann Michael Maye’s rising media profile beyond football sidelines and kitchen counters is growing, and the evergreen appeal of authentic moments that blend personality, food, and community has helped her elevate into the spotlight of the general public.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots finished the 2025 NFL regular season with a 14-3 record and are the #2 seed in the AFC for the playoffs. They are set to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night during Wild Card Weekend.
