Eater, a privately owned company and part of the Vox Media family, is headquartered in the US. With approximately 180 employees, the company reported $120.5M in revenue as of 2023 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in media and TV services, operating as a website featuring food news and dining guides.
On January 27, 2026, Eater named Traverse City to its "Top 15 Food Destinations to Visit in 2026," placing it alongside global locations such as Milan, Cape Town, and La Paz. The publication indicated its selections for the best dining travel destinations were based on "outstanding restaurants and also to people who ardently endorse them."