March 31st 2024.
Attention all Atlanta restaurateurs! If you missed out on the opportunity to have your food reviewed by the infamous TikToker, Keith Lee, now is your chance. Lee is making a comeback to the Southern city after a previous visit caused quite a stir.
But don't worry, this time around, Lee has announced that he will be implementing new rules for his "Redemption Food Tour." In a TikTok video posted on March 30, Lee explained that this tour will focus on promoting local and diverse restaurants in the area.
"We're going to do a redemption tour, y'all," Lee shared with his followers. "We want to make things right because the states we visited last time had different rules and structures. So, to be fair, we're starting from the bottom of the list. Atlanta, we're coming back!"
Lee's first visit to Atlanta in October of 2023 caused quite a controversy when he gave negative reviews to popular food spots like Milk & Honey and Kandi Burruss' Old Lady Gang. This resulted in a backlash on social media, with many criticizing the customer service at these Black-owned businesses.
Both restaurants, including Burruss' Old Lady Gang, responded to the negative reviews. Milk & Honey even took the opportunity to poke fun at Lee's impact, jokingly asking who he was in a video. They later apologized for their actions.
Given the previous backlash, Lee wants to assure everyone that this time, he and his family will be protected in case any chaos ensues. "We come in peace, but we will be protected," Lee emphasized. "We have legal and licensed individuals with us, and we hope we won't have to use them. Our top priority is making sure that my family comes home safe."
Lee also clarified that this tour will be a fresh start, with all new restaurants being visited. And, to make things more exciting, Lee's over 16 million followers will also have a say in which "mom and pop" restaurants make it onto the list.
While Lee has not announced a specific date for his return to Atlanta, one thing is for sure - this time, it will be a peaceful redemption for the city. Let's hope for a more positive outcome this time around.
Speaking of positive outcomes, Kandi Burruss, the owner of Old Lady Gang, has responded to Lee's previous negative review of her restaurant. She is looking forward to Lee's redemption tour and hopes for a better review this time.
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