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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Food blogger claims free meals are the norm for content creators after viral spat over restaurant’s $300 bill

Diane Kronstad, a New York City food blogger, gave Pulcinella in New Orleans a two-star Google review after she allegedly refused to pay after agreeing to review the restaurant - (Google Maps)

A New York City-based food blogger allegedly dodged a $300 dinner tab in New Orleans, claiming influencers eat for free — and doubled down on the assertion when a spat with the owner went viral.

Married couple and owners of Pulcinella in New Orleans' 7th Ward, Bella Blue and Andrew Principe, say fashion blogger Diane Kronstad, who runs the site Fashions Digest, contacted them in advance on Instagram to arrange a review.

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