Columbus Business Trip: Elio Barstool & Goal Chasing 2026
- Columbus, OH – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Elio, associated with Barstool Sports, is currently in Columbus, Ohio, reportedly on a business trip as part of the “Chasing...
- The “Chasing Goals” event, organized by the Barstool Group, is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, according to information available online.
- This visit follows a previous trip to Columbus by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in January 2025, where he reviewed Emelio’s pizza.
Barstool’s Elio Visits Columbus, Ohio for ‘Chasing Goals’ Event
Columbus, OH – – Elio, associated with Barstool Sports, is currently in Columbus, Ohio, reportedly on a business trip as part of the “Chasing Goals” event. A social media post indicated his presence in the city with the hashtag #ChasingGoals.
The “Chasing Goals” event, organized by the Barstool Group, is scheduled for , at 6:00 PM, according to information available online.
This visit follows a previous trip to Columbus by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy in , where he reviewed Emelio’s pizza. Portnoy praised the pizza, calling it “one of the best Chicago tavern-styles I’ve ever had,” though locals identify it as Columbus-style due to its thin crust, square pieces, and edge-to-edge toppings. He awarded Emelio’s a score of 8.1 out of 10 in his Barstool Pizza Review series.
The review placed Emelio’s, located at 574 Georgesville Road, within the top 100 of over 1,040 pizzas Portnoy has reviewed nationally and tied for the top spot among 16 Ohio pizzas he’s assessed. He visited Emelio’s while in Columbus for Ohio State’s College Football Playoff opening-round game against Tennessee in .
Portnoy’s visit occurred shortly after Ohio State’s loss to Michigan for the fourth consecutive season, a result that had drawn criticism towards Ohio State coach Ryan Day. He was observed wearing apparel with the message “Extend Ryan Day.” Ohio State subsequently won four straight playoff games, culminating in a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame.
Barstool Sports has a dedicated page for Columbus content, featuring blogs, videos, and podcasts. Recent posts include coverage of a Hibachi chef, a dunking performance by Jason Richardson’s son Jaxon, an interview with NHL player Mathieu Olivier, and several Barstool Pizza Reviews of Columbus-area restaurants.
Recent Barstool Pizza Reviews in Columbus include Emelio’s, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, OH Pizza and Brew, Hounddog’s Pizza, and East Coast Pizzeria. Sexton’s Pizza in Hilliard also received an 8.1 rating from Portnoy last year.
Other recent Barstool Sports coverage of Columbus includes a story about a Columbus funeral home applying for a liquor license, a report on a man found sleeping with hamsters in his pants, and coverage of Will Ferrell’s appearance to rally LAFC fans before an MLS Cup game in .