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Are Your Yelp Reviews Causing Gentrification?

As "foodies" venture into new territory in search of exciting food experiences, they contribute to the transformation of urban foodscapes that have been built by people of color.

September 22, 2021 - Next City

Rome, Italy

Friday Fun: Top 25 Destinations for Foodies

Readers of Travel + Leisure voted for their the top food destinations. Keep this list in mind for when we can travel more freely.

October 30, 2020 - Travel + Leisure

European Cafe

Friday Funny: City Wants to Skip the Hard Parts of Revitalization

The Onion provides a fake dispatch from a city that wants lobster roll stands and high-end noodle bars on every corner, like now.

May 15, 2015 - The Onion

Anaheim Packing House

'Foodie Districts' and Downtown Revitalization

Anaheim's packing house signals a new trend with deep roots.

November 12, 2014 - John Woodhead

In Battle for Disposable Income, Dining Out Devours the Competition

For Americans under 34, the amount of money spent dining out has increased by more than 20% over the last decade; as the recording industry has been in a tailspin. In the battle to earn urbanites' dollars, food purveyors are the new rock stars.

May 14, 2013 - The Washington Post

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