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DC restaurant responds to criticism from Keith Lee: “We would contact him directly and fix this”


DC restaurant responds to criticism from Keith Lee: “We would contact him directly and fix this”

WASHINGTON – Keith Lee, viral TikToker and restaurant critic, visited DC and one of the restaurants he didn’t name, but people in the comments quickly realized it was oohhs and aahhs. The company has been based in Washington, DC for 21 years and is often listed as one of the best black-owned companies. Operations Manager […]

Keith Lee visits DC restaurant Jerk at Nite and pays for 200 meals


Keith Lee visits DC restaurant Jerk at Nite and pays for 200 meals

WASHINGTON – Viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee visited DC restaurant Jerk at Nite and left a generous tip as well as payment for 200 plates for folks in the community. The Caribbean restaurant recently experienced an electrical fire at its H Street branch in Northeast DC. During his last visit, Lee left a […]

Black Restaurant Week LA puts black businesses in the spotlight


Black Restaurant Week LA puts black businesses in the spotlight

1010 wine and events at Black Restaurant Week The spotlight is on local black-owned restaurants, including 1010 Wine and Events. LOS ANGELES – Black restaurants from Burbank to Long Beach are in the spotlight during Black Restaurant Week LA, which runs August 23 to September 1. 1010 Wine and Events was one of the restaurants […]

Tako Vibrant Sushi opening in the old town


Tako Vibrant Sushi opening in the old town

I’ve lived in San Diego for 16 years and still love Old Town with all my heart. What other place in San Diego has so many kitschy shops, ghosts (which actually exist!), restaurants, breweries, and about a thousand different types of margaritas? Of course, there are a few obvious tourist traps, but there’s a surprising […]

The elegant restaurant where Auburn culinary students earn their spurs – Garden & Gun


The elegant restaurant where Auburn culinary students earn their spurs – Garden & Gun

The butterfly pea flower tea at the 1856–Culinary Residence restaurant at the Laurel Hotel in Auburn, Alabama, comes to the table a deep blue. But a splash of basil and sage-flavored lemonade triggers a chemical reaction and the tea suddenly turns a bright magenta hue. More than a striking, refreshing sip, it’s the result of […]

Eli’s Coffee Shop in Mackinaw closes September 6


Eli’s Coffee Shop in Mackinaw closes September 6

MACKINAW – The fourth and newest location of Eli’s Coffee Shop will close its doors next week after nearly two years in Mackinaw. “This decision was not made lightly and was made after careful consideration and reflection on the future of our company,” owners Rachel and Weston Berchtold wrote in a statement posted on Eli’s […]

Owner of Cousin’s BBQ opens upscale restaurant in Cowtown


Owner of Cousin’s BBQ opens upscale restaurant in Cowtown

If you enjoy the taste of fresh seasonal fare in a chic mid-mod setting, then The Mont, a New American style restaurant, is for you. Expected to open in the winter, this new upscale dining concept is the brainchild of Jeff Payne, owner of Cousin’s BBQ, and Jason Cross, vice president of Cousin’s. Located at […]

What Mexican food does El Paso really hate?


What Mexican food does El Paso really hate?

El Paso is the world capital of Mexican cuisine and El Pasoans have countless places to get Mexican food. In El Paso, you don’t have to travel far to find Mexican food, and even the “C” and “D” places are usually better than what you’ll find elsewhere. Trying to pick a favorite place is like […]

The best and worst fast food restaurants in the USA: new data


The best and worst fast food restaurants in the USA: new data

From soggy fries to broken McFlurry machines, Americans must always rely on a consistently inconsistent fast food experience. Poor management, low profits, and outdated technology are just some of the reasons why quality control may be inadequate in a fast food restaurant. Fast Company has compiled the best and worst locations of some fast food […]

The best Taco Bell in America is in California’s Bay Area


The best Taco Bell in America is in California’s Bay Area

Take a boat, hop on a train, take a plane. America’s “favorite” Taco Bell has some of the most valuable real estate in the state of California – a prime oceanfront location in a San Francisco suburb, so close to the beach that some customers even come in barefoot after a morning of surfing. Located […]