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Dolores is a lively neighborhood Mexican restaurant with a casual atmosphere, offering a variety of traditional dishes like tacos and tlacoyos, along with a strong cocktail program featuring classic and original drinks, open nightly for dinner and weekends for brunch, with accessible facilities and moderate prices.
Food critic Tom Sietsema is stepping down from his anonymous role and will now reveal his identity, reflecting on his past practice of not photographing people to maintain discretion during restaurant reviews.
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.
A young tech entrepreneur created LooksMapping, an AI-based website that rates restaurants based on the attractiveness of their clientele using scraped reviews, highlighting biases and cultural commentary on superficial judgments in dining. Meanwhile, chefs Flynn McGarry and events like Riesling cruises are making headlines in the food scene.
The New York Times has appointed Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao as its new restaurant critics, replacing Pete Wells. Mishan will focus on New York City and occasionally outside, while Rao will cover national restaurant trends. Both critics aim to bring transparency and a personal touch to their reviews, reflecting a broader and more diverse culinary landscape.
The New York Times has appointed Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao as co-chief restaurant critics to expand starred restaurant reviews across the U.S., with Mishan based in New York and Rao in California, aiming for more visual, personal, and transparent coverage.
Ikea's new food hall, Saluhall, in downtown San Francisco offers a variety of mostly vegan local food offerings, including options from Curry Up Now, Kayma Algerian Eatery, Casa Borinqueña, Momo Noodle, and Taqueria la Venganza. Initial reviews suggest mixed opinions on the food, with some finding the offerings tasty but overpriced, while others feel the flavors don't quite hit the mark. The food hall's opening is seen as a potential boost for the city's struggling downtown area, with hopes that it will attract more visitors.
Keith Lee, a popular food reviewer with 16 million TikTok followers, warned Indianapolis restaurants about food influencers scamming them by charging thousands of dollars for access to him and his audience, falsely promising positive reviews and increased business. Lee clarified that he does not charge for reviews or visits to small restaurants, and he is only in Indianapolis for the NBA All-Star Weekend. He urged restaurant owners not to believe anyone claiming otherwise and emphasized that he is not involved in any such schemes.
Keith Lee, a popular TikTok food reviewer with 14 million followers, recently visited Atlanta and his reviews of the city's restaurants have sparked a wave of discussions and calls for change. Lee's critiques highlighted issues such as surcharges for condiments, limited reservation options, and strict seating policies. Some restaurants saw positive results, with increased business and sold-out days, while others faced backlash and threats. Lee, known for his neutrality and support of small businesses, aims to give back to the community through his honest reviews.
TikTok food critic Keith Lee's reviews of Atlanta restaurants, including The Real Milk & Honey and Kandi Burruss's Old Lady Gang, have sparked responses from restaurateurs and highlighted issues with ordering takeout and customer service. Many agreed with Keith's critiques, leading to promises of change from some establishments. Kandi Burruss addressed the issue of takeout but did not address Keith's claim of preferential treatment. The Real Milk & Honey issued a clarification/apology and vowed to make operational changes. The incident gained attention on social media, with celebrities like Cardi B weighing in on the supposed problem with Atlanta's food scene.
UFC fighter-turned-food critic Keith Lee has sparked controversy on social media with his honest reviews of popular eateries in the Atlanta food scene. Lee highlighted issues with customer service and restaurant policies, including unique rules that he didn't understand. His reviews garnered millions of views and sparked a discussion about overpriced and overhyped food, as well as poor customer service in the city. Some viewers praised Lee for his bold honesty, while others hoped he would explore lesser-known "hole in the wall" spots in Atlanta.
Mimi Sheraton, the pioneering food writer and restaurant critic who worked for The New York Times and other publications, has died at the age of 97. She was known for her discriminating palate, deft prose, and reviewing-in-disguise technique. Sheraton wrote 16 books, including restaurant guides, cookbooks, and memoirs. She was the first female food critic for The Times and calculated that she had eaten 21,170 restaurant meals professionally in 49 countries.