The Stray Gourmet

The Stray Gourmet is an independent food and dining media project documenting where — and how — people actually eat along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The focus is not hype or trends, but consistency, sourcing, and experience over time. Visits are independent. Meals are paid for. Coverage reflects real dining, not staged moments.

Content is designed for locals, visitors who want to eat like locals, and anyone tired of guessing where the good food really is.

Audience Snapshot

The Stray Gourmet reaches diners actively searching for places to eat through a mix of short-form video, photography, and written reviews.

• Platforms: YouTube Shorts, Instagram, Facebook, Google Maps

• Primary audience: Gulf Coast locals & visitors

• Content emphasis: seafood, sushi, classic kitchens, low-pretension dining

(Metrics available upon request; updated monthly.)

Editorial Approach

Stray Gourmet does not accept paid placements, referral fees, or scripted content.

Coverage is guided by:

• Repeatability over novelty

• Craft over theatrics

• Experience over performance

If a place is featured, it’s because the food holds up — not because it photographs well.

About the Creator

The Stray Gourmet is created by a registered dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition and systems-level food decision-making.

That lens shapes how restaurants are evaluated — not just how food tastes once, but how quality, sourcing, and execution show up consistently over time.

This is not food criticism as entertainment. It’s documentation.

The Name

The name — and the mascot — come from a real feral rescue cat.

Observant. Unsentimental. Impossible to impress.

He doesn’t care about hype. He only cares whether the food delivers.

Working Together

The Stray Gourmet collaborates with:

• Tourism boards

• Hospitality groups

• Independent restaurants

• Cultural and regional food initiatives

All collaborations maintain editorial independence. Coverage is disclosed when applicable and never scripted.