09/27/2026
It seems like everyone wants to be a food critic these days, but what exactly qualifies someone as one?
There’s nothing wrong with sharing an honest opinion about a dining experience, but there’s a difference between constructive criticism and using a platform to tear down a business.
I would love to see more people use their influence to showcase, support, and uplift Black-owned restaurants, similar to what The Black Foodies has done, rather than publicly tearing them down simply because the food wasn’t to their personal liking.
Behind every restaurant are owners, employees, families, and communities who have invested time, money, sacrifice, and hard work into building something. You don’t have to love every meal, but you can still be respectful in how you share your experience ..
“it’s not just chicken,
it’s a movement”
& Toes
