Eater is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, operating as a subsidiary of Vox Media, and employs approximately 180 individuals. The company focuses on search, social, and retail media, functioning as a website that features food news and dining guides.
Eater announced "The Eater World’s Fare Global Culinary Celebration" on July 2, 2026, an event scheduled for July 18 in New York City. Positioned as Eater's largest festival to date, it will feature numerous restaurant pop-ups and immersive food experiences representing over 20 nations, with culinary programming from chefs such as Shota Nakajima and Calvin Eng. This announcement follows reports on June 10, 2026, that a group of former Eater staffers, including Courtney E. Smith, were discussing the creation of their own food media website after recent layoffs at Eater. Earlier, on March 27, 2026, Eater released its hardcover book, "Eaterland," which explores over 85 regional American dishes through recipes, essays, and stories contributed by local celebrities and chefs.
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