Two TikTok food influencers had an uncomfortable interaction at Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen in East Grand Rapids, Michigan — and now they’re alleging that their experience may have been motivated by racism. However, many people in their comments are questioning whether their account of the incident actually qualifies as prejudice.
The two women identify as biracial and Latin American. From the looks of things, one of them, @analovesfood, does not primarily review restaurants but instead posts videos of food she enjoys. Her follower count and engagement rate suggest she is a micro-influencer, but a video she posted on July 24 went viral, gaining more than 1 million views. It showed her and her friend having a confrontation with a woman they identified as the owner of Carolina Lowcountry Kitchen.
