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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Annalyn Zoglmann

Who is Glamorama? Meet the 'Influencer' TikTok is Roasting for Her 'Pastrygate' Scandal

TikTok Phoenix
Chef Jenna Leurquin of JL Patisserie showed 'receipts' that triggered the viral ‘Pastrygate’ controversy, defending her team’s craftsmanship and honesty after Aurora Grifo's harsh review. (Credit: Instagram @jlpatisserieaz)

KEY POINTS

  • Phoenix-based food influencer Glamorama went viral after posting a harsh review of JL Patisserie's pastries.
  • Owner Jenna Leurquin responded, accusing the influencer of trying to secure free food in exchange for a good review.
  • Glamorama denied the claims, saying she never demanded free food and accused the bakery of 'punching down'.
  • The feud sparked online harassment and forced the influencer to temporarily move for safety.

The internet is in full meltdown mode over a pastry, a pistachio, and a post, and at the centre of the storm is a Phoenix-based food reviewer known as Glamorama.

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