OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Alysse Williams says it was a giant deal when TikTok influencer and foodie Keith Lee made a cease at her restaurant The Luxe Field in West Oakland.
“It was good for me as a mom to show my children, proper!” says Williams.
However the Bay Space did not appear to be a giant deal for Lee, who has over 15 million followers.
He says in his TikTok video: “The individuals of the Bay have been completely superb. I’ll always remember the hospitality, the love that you just all confirmed me. However I actually do not imagine the Bay is place for vacationers proper now. And that’s what I used to be. A vacationer. The individuals within the Bay are simply targeted on surviving.”
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Although he eluded to the “Bay” it seems that most of his time was spent simply in San Francisco and Oakland.
Lee says he wished to check out some smaller institution across the Bay Space, like The Luxe Field. Williams served him jerk lamb, basa fish, yams and macaroni. It was successful.
However Lee introduced on social media that he’s reducing his journey quick. An allergic response, some unhealthy meals experiences and security issues high his listing.
“I positively really feel like we’re all in survival mode, attempting to determine issues out. The price of dwelling is extraordinarily excessive. I feel he hit it on the nostril,” says Williams.
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However she provides, for many who reside right here, they know the best way to navigate their neighborhoods and communities. And regardless of the hardship, her exhausting work is pays off. Friday marks the one yr anniversary of her retailer. And he or she is popping a worthwhile.
“I positively struggled. We have now our ups and downs. However I’ve assist system. I’ve a accomplice. He has at all times helped me. My daughter, my kids – they’re my assist system. We battle after all. However stick collectively,” explains Williams.
Many have criticized Lee’s evaluation of your complete Bay Space primarily based on only a few eating places and neighborhoods. However he was impressed with The Luxe Field. He left a $2,500 tip.
“I’m taking my children to Hawaii subsequent week. We need to repair our constructing. We have now been right here for a yr. So we need to put indicators. Paint our home windows, paint our constructing. So I’m going to make use of it in direction of that,” says Williams.
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