\u201cBack then, I was just recording my visits to pizza places and sending them to family and friends,\u201d Dakota recalled. \u201cPeople kept telling me, \u2018You should make a page for this.\u2019 So I did, and that\u2019s really how it all started.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since then, Dakota has developed a loyal following, especially on Facebook. \u201cIt\u2019s definitely my biggest platform. Facebook is great for reaching local audiences, especially in North Mississippi,\u201d he said. \u201cA lot of places around here don\u2019t even have Instagram, so growing there can be a lot harder unless you\u2019re in a big city.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While his TikTok content reaches a more national and younger crowd, Dakota says his Facebook demographic\u2014mainly women aged 20 to 35\u2014help drive local engagement. \u201cTikTok will push your stuff out wider, but Facebook is where I really connect with people close to home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not every review is glowing, and Dakota doesn\u2019t shy away from honesty. In fact, some of his most viral moments have come from sharing lesser dining experiences. \u201cIf someone comments respectfully, I\u2019ll reply the same way\u2014even if we disagree,\u201d he explained. \u201cBut if they come at me sideways, I feel like it\u2019s fair game to respond on that level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dakota\u2019s reviews span everything from food trucks to long-standing staples. His recent favorites include The Lunch Box<\/a><\/strong> truck, run by seasoned Oxford Chef Nic Swogger<\/a><\/strong>, which serves rotating, inventive bites. \u201cThey\u2019ve got these bao bun chicken sandwiches with Japanese mayo and this crazy good sauce. It\u2019s one of those places doing something really different.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cKorean corn dogs always seem to hit,\u201d he said. \u201cPeople love unique food.\u201d But what really stands out are the emotional defeats\u2014like his disappointment when a beloved Oxford spot, Phillips Grocery<\/strong>, forgot the comeback sauce. \u201cIt was a heartbreak,\u201d he jokes. \u201cHalf the reason I go there is for that sauce.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n As far as Oxford staples, Dakota emphasized SoLa<\/a><\/strong>, run by the infinitely talented Chef Erika Lipe<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cSoLa is at the top,\u201d he said without hesitation. \u201cErika’s incredible, and I can\u2019t wait for her new menu.\u201d He fondly remembered the Parts & Labor Burger<\/strong> (not currently on the menu) and praised her inventive seasonal items and ramen bowls. \u201cWith the amount of restaurants I visit, I don\u2019t get to go back as often as I\u2019d like\u2014but SoLa\u2019s always on my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also highlights Fergndan\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> as a favorite pizza and good nighttime destination. \u201cThey\u2019re a great family, and they serve some of the best pizza in town.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dakota\u2019s three-year-old son Draken, who dubbed himself \u201cPizza Prince,\u201d<\/strong> has recently joined his dad on food adventures, particularly when daycare is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe other day, he looked at a few pictures we took and called himself the Pizza Prince. I about died laughing,\u201d said Dakota. \u201cHe calls restaurants \u2018food shops,\u2019 and he\u2019s starting to ask if we\u2019re going to one each day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though not every dish wins over Draken\u2014especially when it has nothing to do with pizza\u2014he\u2019s quickly becoming a favorite face in Dakota\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking ahead, Dakota hopes to explore more of Mississippi this summer, with plans to dive into Tupelo<\/strong>, Jackson<\/strong>, and the Delta food scenes. \u201cTupelo\u2019s really expanded. Ten years ago, it wasn\u2019t like this. North Mississippi\u2019s food game has grown a lot in the last decade.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n He continues to be both a staunch supporter and critic\u2014sharing meals with an ever-growing audience hungry for his honest input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From everyday food cravings to local fame, APizza Guy has proven that a little passion\u2014and a whole lot of eating \u2014can go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/APizza-Guy-pic-2-768x1024.jpeg?resize=640%2C853&ssl=1\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIntroducing the Pizza Prince<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n