Sofia Jain, a Manhattan-based content creator, has reviewed over 1,700 restaurants on the social dining app Beli since 2022, highlighting a shift among young diners towards trusting peer reviews over traditional starred ratings.
Yelp's Elite Squad has compiled a list of the best doughnut shops in every state, just in time for National Doughnut Day on June 7. The list highlights top-rated doughnut shops based on detailed reviews from Yelp's passionate users, with Donna’s Delicious Dozen in Columbus, Ohio, being a standout. The full list and more details can be found on Yelp's website.
Chipotle has denied claims that its portion sizes have decreased, following viral TikTok videos by influencer Keith Lee criticizing the restaurant for serving smaller portions. The company's Chief Corporate Affairs and Food Safety Officer, Laurie Schalow, stated that there have been no changes in portion sizes and emphasized that meals are customizable. Schalow encouraged customers to provide feedback if they feel their experience did not meet expectations.
TikTok star and former MMA fighter Keith Lee is leaving the Bay Area earlier than planned due to a severe allergic reaction to shellfish that sent him to the hospital, as well as concerns about the safety of the area as a tourist destination and a lack of dining experiences worth posting about. Despite positive encounters with Bay Area residents, Lee expressed disappointment in the city's handling of homelessness and decided to cut his trip short after filming several videos he felt uncomfortable posting. His highly anticipated visit was expected to boost restaurant traffic, but he only posted three video reviews during his time in the Bay Area.
A taste test of six popular canned chicken noodle soups ranked Campbell's Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup as the least favorite due to its lack of vegetables and dominant salty flavor. Wegmans Organic Chicken Noodle Soup had a thin broth and dry chicken, while Annie's Organic Chicken Noodle Soup had a subtle herby note but lacked flavor. Amy's No Chicken Noodle Soup, a vegan option, impressed with its moist tofu and well-seasoned broth. Progresso Traditional Chicken Noodle Soup stood out with generous chunks of chicken and carrots, a rich flavor, and a good balance of broth and fillings. Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Noodle Soup had a fresh, homemade taste and a nice balance of broth, veggies, and noodles.
Yelp has determined the "top" cheeseburger restaurant in every state based on data from their community of online reviewers. The list includes popular burger joints across the country, with Au Cheval in Chicago ranking as the highest-rated eatery overall. Each restaurant on the list received high marks for their cheeseburgers, offering memorable dining experiences for burger enthusiasts.
The new food items at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair have been ranked, with the Holey Hamloaf Breakfast Sandwich taking the top spot. Other highly rated items include Amish doughnuts, Kind of a Big Dill Pickle Lemonade, MinneCookieDough Pie, and Chicken Momo With Tomato Chutney. The Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Basil Hummus With Spicy Walnut Topping, and Al Taco Baba received slightly lower ratings.