"I’m a word-of-mouth type of girl, so I appreciate all the recommendations I can get from friends and family when traveling to new places. I also source restaurants from Beli, Google, and IG reels! Usually if I’m traveling with friends, they’ll source from social media."

"When I am traveling with friends, we usually look for the top recommendations by our friends on the Beli app and when ordering, I take cost into account. This means I’ll sometimes skip out on a mocktail or desert. When I am traveling with my family, we usually look at the top recommendations on Google."

"I try to save TikTok and Instagram recommendations, but it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re traveling around. Since I’m not a picky eater, I’ll eat from spots close to me or take recommendations from my Uber drivers."

"I keep a list of places in mind from social media. It’s important to me that the options fit within my budget, healthy, and within my diet."

"Before I travel to any new city, I create a big collection of restaurants that look appetizing to me on Google Maps. Then I’ll refer to local restaurant guides from food websites like The Infatuation, Eater.com, etc. Once I’ve arrived, I refer to my guide and choose where to eat depending on what’s close to my location."

"When looking for food recommendations in a new city, I head to TikTok first. Then, I ask friends, family, coworkers, and search on Yelp, or Google reviews. Looking at pictures of the menu before making a reservation is also a must."

"When traveling, I tend to read different food guides, Instagram accounts, and other social media resources. However, I’ve found that some of the best places I’ve eaten when traveling have come at the recommendation of friends or family. I think it’s very important to always consult those you trust in addition to social media!"

"My go-to is always to ask friends and family who have visited the city before. I also speak to locals, check Google, Yelp, or travel sites like Time Out."

"Instagram, TikTok, or friends who have visited the place I would be traveling to have a big influence on where I eat! Additionally, I pay close attention to reviews either on Google or Yelp to see if the restaurant lives up to the hype."

"Word of mouth recommendations, and Google are both helpful, but I also check Reddit and TikTok for real opinions that aren’t watered down. I also try to find places that offer local cuisine."

"When traveling I will research either on Beli or TikTok to find the top rated restaurants.I love trying new foods and make sure to order something on the menu that I would not normally eat at home."

"When I’m traveling, I’ve already got a list of places I want to try. I compile the list through recommendations from friends who’ve been to the destination, Instagram and TikTok. I really prefer asking locals once I arrive because I trust their recommendations way more than online videos."

"When in a new city, I heavily rely on Beli recommendations — both what’s highly rated and what my friends have recommended. I find myself saving food-related Reels and TikToks beforehand as well."

"When traveling, word-of-mouth recommendations are the best but I refer to Instagram as well. City guides on CN Traveler, Goop, and Amigo, do a good job of suggesting legacy and trendy food spots in a new city or country."

"I mostly use Google Maps, TikTok, and recently, Beli. I love this app and it’s helpful to check mutually bookmarked restaurants from friends."

"I always ask my IRL and URL (online) circles for recs. However, I will admit that when I am somewhere new, I tend to pull up Apple Maps or, the more fun and adventurous option: just start walking."

"I open up Reddit for sure, visit locally owned restaurants, and steer clear of chains."

"I usually do a quick Google search or check what’s nearby on Google Maps. Sometimes I’ll take recommendations from friends or sift through Instagram and TikTok."

"Before I travel, I'll typically reach out to friends and family who have visited the city or live there to get their personal recommendations. I also check TikTok or explore the city myself to find a new restaurant."

"Overrated drink flavor! But I did just buy a jar of “pumpkin spice” spice to put on some butternut squash soup and I’ll stand by that as a flavor combination. Depends on context for me. I prefer it with a savory flavors overall."

"Never had it, don’t get the media hype."

"Nope, absolutely not. I also don’t drink coffee though, and that seems to be the most common pumpkin spice “thing.” Not opposed to it in candle form, though."

"Absolutely love pumpkin spice, will try anything pumpkin spice flavored at least once."

"I count down the days until pumpkin spice is released at Starbucks. I feel extremely basic saying that but it’s synonymous with fall which is my favorite season so it just gets me in the autumn mood!"

"I like pumpkin spice but I’m not obsessed. I personally think some brands have taken it too far."

"Pumpkin spice is like the vanilla of fall, it's the default flavor."

"It’s a need. I’m running out the door whenever my local coffee shop announces that it’s back."

"Maybe this is a hot take but ordering take out always bums me out a bit. Not to say I don’t do it, but not my favorite. If I’m spending money on food like that, it’s more about the experience for me and eating on my couch is not as fun lol."

"Depends on the circumstance (i.e. probably not on a Sunday). But I definitely prefer eating in restaurants. I enjoy the ambiance and people watching."

"I get take-out pretty regularly, but it doesn’t feel quite as special as going out to eat. For me, eating at a restaurant is an experience that I get excited about and get dressed up for, versus my semi-regular DoorDash orders are just a product of me being too lazy to cook."

"I prefer to eat in restaurants. If I am going to spend money I want the whole experience and a perfect opportunity to get cute and go out."

"I really appreciate the ability to order out when I’m not in the mood to cook or too tired to go out, but if I am paying a lot of money for food I want to enjoy the dining experience as well. There are restaurants that I order out from though that are reasonably priced and don’t have ambiances so I am not missing out on much by eating out."

"I rarely order take-out because I would rather spend my money on the full experience."

"I like eating in restaurants and taking out but for different reasons. For me, eating in restaurants feels more social and more like an experience (and an excuse to dress up and get a cocktail). However, when I don’t feel like cooking, I have go-to places for take out that I enjoy."

"Take-out is basically just to feed yourself while eating out is more about the experience. Going to a restaurant can be a social occasion, while take-out could just be laziness."

"I spend a lot of time out of the house with friends, so naturally, I prefer dining out in a restaurant over takeout."

"I don’t really seek out food trends or content so most of what I get food-wise is through my friends IG stories (if they post restaurant/food content, which I’m not a huge fan of)."

"Same as the above, I don’t actively seek out food content but I do get a lot of it on TikTok, both restaurant recommendations around NYC and interesting at-home recipes for meals/cocktails (mostly cocktails, not sure what that says about me)."

"Although I love food and look for new places to eat, I don’t actively follow/look for food content. How I find places to eat/recipes are through my FYP on TikTok. Creators like @newt on TikTok are fun to watch, especially since his voiceovers are fun."

"TikTok."

"I don’t actively look for food content; however, if I ever stumble upon some kind of creative, aesthetic, or cool-looking food content, it’s usually either through TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest."

"I’m not much of a cook, but when I need a recipe or want to try something fun I’ll search for it on Pinterest and on TikTok."

"I don’t order food that often (or at least I try not to). Most of the time I’ll call the restaurant for pick up. I think there’s still a lot of work to do in terms of workers rights for delivery drivers, and a lot of delivery platforms siphon off a lot of money from restaurants."

"Too often."

"I dine out more. Delivery fees are too much 🥵"

"My mother! Or my roommate’s NYT Cooking subscription."

"I’m horrible at buying separate ingredients for things, usually I make some kind of protein and pair it with rice or incredibly low-effort veggies. So clearly in need of some recommendations :)"

"My mom! I’m very into perfecting traditional recipes to pass on my culture."

"Mom :) and TikTok! #dontyuckmyyum 🖐🏼"

"I have no problems with veganism whatsoever, it’s just not for me! I have a decent amount of vegan friends."

"Not for me personally, but if you like it I love it! You do you."

"I don’t have a problem with it. I could never do it. None of my friends are vegan."