Category: Food

A pair of food influencers, Patrick Blackwood and Nina Santiago, experienced a frightening incident while recording a review at CuVee’s Culinary Creations in Houston. During the shoot, a car unexpectedly rolled into the side of the building, shattering the glass window near their booth. The shocking moment was captured on video, showing Blackwood covered in…

The question burns: What are Nine Publishing’s restaurant reviews in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald trying to do? What is their purpose? For over three decades, my mission as a restaurant reviewer for publications like the Australian Financial Review and The Age was clear: to determine whether a dining experience was worth a…

Yelp has developed a new feature that utilizes AI to create short, engaging videos from user-submitted photos, video clips, and reviews. This innovative approach is designed to enhance the dining experience for users by providing a visual overview of restaurants and other attractions directly from their Yelp app home feed. The system, which began testing…

In July 2023, a new Indian restaurant, Monsoon Indian Bistro, opened in the space previously occupied by G.O.A.T. Indian Bar & Grill on West Markham Street. While G.O.A.T. had its merits, it didn’t quite live up to its name. In contrast, Monsoon is viewed as a serious contender for the title of the best Indian…

Lincoln Winebar, located in Mount Vernon, has been making waves in the culinary scene, recently gaining recognition from critics in the New York Times and Italian pizza publications for its artisan, wood-fired pizzas. However, it’s not just the accolades that set this restaurant apart, but also the unique pizza crafting approach that elevates it beyond…

The Milano Italian Restaurant has recently upgraded to a more upscale location, moving from its previous modest setting at 6100 Stone Road in Little Rock. The owners, in their bid to enhance the dining experience, have opened a larger establishment that still captures the authentic Italian charm. The new locale allows for a more spacious…

In 2017, Dhaba Canteen, a beloved Sindhi restaurant situated in Chicago’s vibrant Devon Avenue, faces unexpected turmoil after a food article meant to highlight its owner, Neeraj, turns into a piece lamenting the avenue’s decline. Frustrated by the portrayal, Neeraj’s daughter, Rita, expresses her anger towards the article’s condescending tone. Devon Avenue has long been…

Before any dialogue unfolds, Madhuri Shekar’s "Dhaba on Devon" immerses the audience in the tension of a kitchen, where a sous-chef is nervously testing a new sauce while the restaurant owner, who is also her father, harshly criticizes it. Their fraught, non-verbal exchange strikes at the heart of their complex relationship. This world premiere emerges…

Early in the fourth season of The Bear, a digital clock appears in the kitchen, counting down the days and minutes until the restaurant’s financial future is determined. If The Bear doesn’t show improvement in two months, it faces closure. This ticking clock mirrors the pressure often seen in reality cooking shows, and intensifies the…

Running a restaurant in the USA is a complex task—balancing great food, friendly service, and an inviting atmosphere. In the digital age, your online reputation, particularly on platforms like Google Reviews, plays a crucial role in your restaurant’s success. While dealing with negative reviews can be daunting, they can also present a unique opportunity to…