Feeling hungry and lonely? A TikTok creator says a dating app strategy led to months of free dinners at Texas Roadhouse and ultimately helped her meet her husband. Many viewers connected it to the idea of a “foodie call,” or a date with someone without necessarily having any romantic interest, because the other person is expected to pay for the meal. Research shows the technique isn’t new.
Anna (@itsannaspelledbackwards) shared the short video, which has been viewed nearly 300k times, in July 2026, with the text overlay: “How I felt on dating apps when I put my ideal date is Texas Roadhouse and was getting taken there 2x a week for months.” In the caption, Anna added, “And that’s how I bagged my husband on @Tinder.”
