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Influencers flood NYC restaurants with bold requests
New York restaurants say they’re overwhelmed by a daily wave of self-declared influencers asking for free meals, drinks, and even luxury Champagne.
Some request $200-$300 worth of food per visit, while others expect $300 worth of Krug magnums, as if they come with the territory.
Many owners now feel they’re dealing with more opportunists than genuine reviewers, turning what once felt collaborative into a growing burden.
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Small cafés feel the pressure the most
Independent cafés, such as No Nazar Cafe in the East Village, say the constant outreach is exhausting. Some days they receive one or two requests, while on other days, dozens…