About Eat Boutique
People are seeking authentic dining experiences that bring them closer to their food and the people behind it, but too often, the convenience of chain restaurants get in the way of the discovery of independent venues and food producers. A movement is brewing to counteract the artificial experiences behind big restaurants and corporate-subsidized farms. A gentle counterculture has emerged to support chefs and restaurateurs who emphasize authentic food, independent vision and old-fashioned hospitality. To “Eat Boutique” is to support indie vision and celebrate authenticity in food and service.
About Maggie Battista
Maggie is a Boston-based entrepreneur with more than 12 years of community building and outreach experience connecting millions via sites like Lycos, Tripod and TripAdvisor. She took a break from technology years ago to explore authentic food, fine dining and superior hospitality, and discovered the vibrant real world communities that emerge around food. She started EatBoutique.com to celebrate exceptional food experiences derived from entrepreneurial spirit, pure ingredients and great service, and regularly drive long distances for one amazing night with a great chef, farmer or host. You may contact her at maggie (at) eatboutique (dot) com.
About Jessica Merrill
Jessica lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. and writes about food, drinks, travel and lots more. She has written for The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Travel, Budget Travel, Wine & Spirits, Shape, Coastal Living and many others. She grew up in Vermont, and is very much that person who is willing to walk not just a city block, but a mile (or two) in search of authenticity. On top of that, she’s lucky to have met Maggie through her husband. They’re really tight cousins - so it turns out husbands are good for lots of things! You may contact her at jessica (at) eatboutique (dot) com.