The Four Color Food Critic may visit businesses anonymously and pay for our own food, wine, and services. Reviews reflect our experience during that visit.
- Businesses cannot pay for a positive review.
- Paid features, photography, videos, owner interviews, and marketing services are clearly separate from anonymous reviews.
- A paid feature is storytelling and promotion, not a guaranteed score.
- Scores may be updated only after a new visit or a clearly labeled follow-up experience.
- Businesses may request corrections for factual errors.
This separation protects readers, business owners, and the credibility of the Four Color system.