New data reveals how important customer reviews are to restaurants' success attracting new diners
HungerRush, a leading software provider for quick-service restaurants, recently unveiled findings highlighting the critical role reviews play in dining decisions. According to their survey, 80% of diners are more likely to visit a restaurant with positive reviews, especially those praising food quality and taste, HungerRush stated. With competition fierce, restaurant owners are increasingly focused on customer feedback to attract new patrons.
Struggling to open: Fairfax District restaurant plagued by break-ins, fire, homeless
A restaurant that was supposed to open weeks ago in the Fairfax District has not been able to due to a structure fire and several break-ins.Annalisa Mastroianni Johnson, owner of Annie's Soul Delicious, told Eyewitness News her restaurant should have been up and running several weeks ago, but repeated break-ins, problems with squatters next door and vagrants using the back alley as a toilet keep delaying the grand opening."I think I made so many complaints about the vagrants and the homeless, and they just are like, hmm, sorry that's what happens. And they didn't do anything about it," said Mastroianni...
Tampa Bay restaurants were there when we needed them. Now, they need us.
Roughly one week after Hurricane Helene unleashed widespread devastation across the Tampa Bay area, I coaxed my partner out of the house with the promise of a nice meal and perhaps a glass of wine or two. It had been an exhausting week, and we needed a treat. We sidled...
This food influencer is helping NYC restaurants survive — and thrive
She’s the cream of the crop — of NYC food influencers. Rachel Brotman — aka “The Carboholic” on Instagram and TikTok — has distinguished herself from the many food lovers on social media with her positive, genuine approach. “I don’t have an agenda, I’m not doing anything mean or click-baity to get views,” the 29-year-old told The Post. “I post about restaurants and bakeries around the New York City-area making products from scratch with high-quality ingredients and with a lot of love … it would break my heart to think that I’m out there insulting food that a chef put...
Popular Charleston restaurant endures challenges, eyes next steps
Since 2021, customers have been frequenting The Pass, located at 207A St. Philip St. in Charleston. Owned and operated by Chef Anthony Marini, the upscale Italian shop which serves sandwiches, salads,...