The Mornin' Experience 5_22

On this episode of The Marquis Lupton Show, Marquis sits down with entrepreneurs Frank Gray and Devine Davis, creators of the new restaurant discovery app Hidden Gems. Officially launched on May 16, Hidden Gems is changing the way people find food by focusing on trusted recommendations from locals, friends, and real people — not tourists or paid influencers. The conversation dives into the inspiration behind the app, how social media changed food culture, the problem with traditional review platforms, and why authentic “vibe-based” restaurant recommendations matter. Frank and Devine also discuss entrepreneurship, building a tech startup from the ground up, supporting local restaurants, and how Hidden Gems helps users discover everything from lowkey lunch spots to perfect date-night locations. If you love food, local culture, Black entrepreneurship, tech innovation, and discovering hidden restaurants before everybody else does — this episode is for you. Topics include:Hidden Gems app launchRestaurant discovery appsLocal food recommendationsBlack entrepreneurs in techFood culture and social mediaBest hidden restaurantsStartup journey and business adviceDate night and foodie recommendations#HiddenGemsApp #FoodPodcast #RestaurantDiscovery #BlackEntrepreneurs #FoodieCulture #TechStartup #LocalRestaurants #TheMarquisLuptonShow #PodcastInterview #FoodApps