ChefsFeed

ChefsFeed is a media company focused on food and drink that is frequently cited as the “Anti-Yelp” for its expert food reviews.[3] ChefsFeed publishes original videos and stories to its website and apps, as well as dining guides featuring dishes and restaurants recommended by local food and beverage professionals.[4] ChefsFeed also hosts a dining event series called ChefsFeed Indie Week.[5]

ChefsFeed
Type of site
Media and Entertainment
Available inEnglish
Founded2011 (2011)
Headquarters
32 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94102
,
U.S.[1]
Founder(s)Jared Rivera, Steve Rivera[2]
URLchefsfeed.com
Launched2011
Current statusActive

History

ChefsFeed initially launched in 2011 as an iOS app providing dining recommendations from chefs in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco who recommended their favorite dishes.[6] In 2013 it launched a website and original video programming, and expanded nationally to cover 24 cities with 1000 contributing chef experts.[7] In 2015, ChefsFeed changed its name from Chefs Feed to ChefsFeed,[8] expanded to 50 cities and was redesigned garnering comparisons to "Houzz but for ridiculously good-looking food.”[9] ChefsFeed also announced a Series A round for $4 Million led by Artis Ventures in 2015.[10]

Programming

ChefsFeed's video programming includes mini-documentaries such as Opening Night and My ‘Hood.[11] Its video team spent six months embedded in the construction of San Francisco restaurant The Progress to create a short film.[12] In 2016, chef Chris Cosentino discussed his mental health struggles in its video series Elevated, where chefs reveal challenges in their career.[13]

ChefsFeed produces an animated web series called Worst Shift Ever featuring chefs sharing stories about their worst day at work. The program's second season aired in 2017 featuring chef Michael Voltaggio.[14]

Reception

In 2018, ChefsFeed was nominated for a James Beard Foundation for humor.[15] Apple Inc. named it 2017 App of the year on Apple TV (Canada, USA).[16]

See also

References
  1. "About Us - ChefsFeed". ChefsFeed. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. "Chefs Feed, Steve and Jared Rivera, Co-Founders". TIME. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  3. Sciacca, Annie (July 9, 2015). "Anti-Yelp chefs network makes big plans for expansion". San Francisco Business Times.
  4. "This New 'Anti-Yelp' Food App Is Banking on Hungry Millennials". 9 July 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  5. Mellon, Eileen (24 August 2018). "A Delicious Dozen". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  6. "New app shows where the chefs are eating". 29 September 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  7. "Chefs Feed wants to become the hottest online hub for chefs and food lovers (exclusive)". 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  8. "Ask Someone Who Knows: ChefsFeed Launches Major Rebrand, New App". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  9. "ChefsFeed, An App For Dishes Recommended By Top Chefs, Gets A New Look". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  10. "Startup that lets chefs review restaurants lands $4 million". 26 February 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  11. Roku. "Roku". Roku. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  12. "Watch The Progress Rise From Studs to Stunner With Stuart Brioza, Nicole Krasinski". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  13. "This is a Video Everyone Who Loves Chefs Needs to Watch". Bravo TV. 9 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  14. "'Worst Shift Ever' Web Series Animates Chefs' Real Life Kitchen Nightmares". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  15. "Here Are the 2018 James Beard Awards Restaurant, Chef, and Media Finalists". Retrieved 18 September 2018.
  16. Inc., Apple. "Best of 2017 - App Store - Apple Developer". developer.apple.com. Retrieved 18 September 2018.
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