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Dutch bakery's goulash kroket wins fans who won't share

Original: I found a little hole-in-the-wall bakery that also happens to make an incredible Dutch goulash kroket. I will be recomme

A social media user says they discovered a small, unassuming bakery that makes an excellent Dutch goulash kroket, but plans to recommend it to no one. The joke: spreading the word would attract crowds of food influencers and long waits, ruining the quiet spot. It captures a familiar tension between wanting to praise good food and protecting hidden gems from hype.

Why now: It humorously taps into the widespread tension about sharing hidden gem restaurants online and the fear of overtourism-style food hype.

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• I found a little hole-in-the-wall bakery that also happens to make an incredible Dutch goulash kroket. I will be recommending the place to exactly zero people. You do that, and then next thing you know it’s a three-hour weekday wait behind a bunch of Insta foodies. “On a roll… · victor@typo.social · 1

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