Rob and Laurel Bailey of the YouTube channel Global Feast talk to Joseph Planta about their reviews of restaurants in Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:
I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.
There is no shortage of food influencers on social media as well as vloggers on food online on platforms like YouTube. But how many good ones are there? I found myself curious about what I felt are the good ones, you know the ones that actually know what good food is, likely because they know how to cook or at the very least their way around the kitchen; and aren’t just consumers for the sake of aesthetics or what’s trendy. An important thing for me in my viewing of the type of video, is whether the people reviewing actually pay for their own meals. We’ve all heard the stories of Instagram personalities shaking down restaurants, or exploiting their perceived influence in other ways. As I continued to watch the regulars I enjoy, I figured I should invite them on the program to find out why they do what they do, what places they enjoy eating at, how they navigate the waters of ethics when it comes to filming and paying, and how they’re able to find good places to eat that provide good value even in this economy. I reached out to seven longtime duos or personalities, but have only heard back from two, one which declined. Four haven’t even responded. I’ll give them the benefit of doubt that it’s likely an email issue like a spam filter. But if they’re listening, they’re welcome on the program in the coming weeks. Joining me now are Rob and Laurel Bailey of Global Feast. They’ve written and blogged about travels around the world, as well as experiences in their own kitchen in their home on Bowen Island, where I reached them last week. They’re often in Vancouver, especially on Kingsway in Vancouver and Burnaby, as well as in Richmond trying all sorts of cuisines, showcasing good food, often mom and pop operations, or holes-in-the-wall, eschewing chains. I ask them about what they’re looking for when they go out and eat, and their recent travels to Southeast Asia. See their weekly videos on YouTube. The channel’s called Global Feast, or Global_Feast. They’re funny, and you’ll often get great tips as to places to go. As well, visit their website atwww.real-food.ca. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Rob and Laurel Bailey; Mr. And Mrs. Bailey, good morning.
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