Houston Public MediaDec 7, 2023

Citing the "Keith Lee effect," The Puddery in Pearland is closed until Saturday to allow owner Janel Prator the opportunity to recoup and prepare for the weekend after a surge in business.

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The Puddery in Pearland temporarily closes because of ‘Keith Lee effect’ that prompted spike in customers

The Houston-area dessert shop has had lines wrapping around its business since Lee, a popular food critic on TikTok, reviewed The Puddery in late November.

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Houston Public MediaNov 30, 2023

The rave reviews and nearly 28 million video plays triggered new-found exposure for many of the Houston restaurants which welcomed swarms of new customers this week. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/arts-culture/food/2023/11/30/471073/houston-restaurants-see-boom-after-rave-food-critic-reviews/

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Houston restaurants see boom after rave food critic reviews

Lee said The Puddery had the best dessert he's ever had in his life. Rating it a nine out of 10, Lee said the crunchy croissant was "immaculate," and the banana pudding left him speechless, he said.

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