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Oliver Buchannon
Marco Shalma

Founder of We Eat Here. I build food-driven culture, media, and experiences.

State Of The Street

INSTACART OR INSTASCAM: WHY THEY CHARGE NEW YORKERS EXTRA?

Dec 12, 2025

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5 min read

INSTACART OR INSTASCAM: WHY THEY CHARGE NEW YORKERS EXTRA?

I use Instacart. I like Instacart. But after years in food and hospitality, I can’t ignore how convenience quietly became a tax on everyday New Yorkers.

Marco Shalma
New York Eats Here
Marco Shalma, +1

State Of The Street

WHEN ONE APP BOOKS HALF THE CITY, WHO DECIDES WHERE NEW YORK EATS?

Dec 11, 2025

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6 min read

WHEN ONE APP BOOKS HALF THE CITY, WHO DECIDES WHERE NEW YORK EATS?

DoorDash just turned from delivery platform into reservation gatekeeper and the city’s options may start disappearing under convenience.

Marco Shalma
New York Eats Here
Marco Shalma, +1

Streetlight

NYC IS ONLY 'OKAY' FOR FUN? WALLETHUB - KINDLY FUCKOUTTAHERE..

Dec 5, 2025

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3 min read

NYC IS ONLY 'OKAY' FOR FUN? WALLETHUB - KINDLY FUCKOUTTAHERE..

They ranked us #14 using 65 spreadsheet-approved metrics. But real fun — the kind that hits at 3 a.m. on subway fumes, doesn’t fit into Excel cells.

Marco Shalma
New York Eats Here
Marco Shalma, +1

State Of The Street

IF EVERYONE'S PROTECTING US, WHY DOES DINING IN NYC FEEL LIKE A HUSTLE?

Dec 4, 2025

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4 min read

IF EVERYONE'S PROTECTING US, WHY DOES DINING IN NYC FEEL LIKE A HUSTLE?

City regulators say they want transparency. Restaurants say they need flexibility. Customers say they’re tired of mystery fees. So what’s actually fair, and who’s crossing the line?

Marco Shalma
New York Eats Here
Marco Shalma, +1

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