The Restaurant Reviewer Scandal
12/5/2024
The most influential food critic in New York City, whose reviews can make or break restaurants, has been exposed for a shocking conflict of interest. Investigation reveals that the critic secretly owns stakes in 12 restaurants...
they've given five-star reviews to over the past three years. The ownership is hidden through a complex web of shell companies based in Delaware. Restaurants that refused to offer equity reportedly received scathing reviews within weeks. One restaurateur who spoke anonymously claims they were directly approached with a 'partnership opportunity' days before their scheduled review.